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Employee Appreciation Day: How to build a culture of year-round recognition
How do you show your employees you appreciate them? Every year, the first Friday in March marks Employee Appreciation Day. Obviously,...
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Cash basis changes: How accountants can support their clients
The UK government ran a consultation during 2023 on the cash basis rules as part of its wider focus to simplify tax for small businesses....
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Trust as a differentiator: How to build reliable AI tools for customer success
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the way the accounting industry works. It’s elevating human performance by taking on the...
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From HR leader to CEO: HR experts share top tips to help you make the leap
HR leaders, have you considered stepping into the role of CEO? The path may not be well trodden yet, but HR leaders make great business...
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Postponed VAT accounting: How it works for businesses importing goods into the UK
Since 1 January 2021, businesses registered for VAT that import goods into the UK from anywhere in the world can use a new system called postponed...
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Free payslip template: Use it to simplify your payroll processes
Running a small business comes with a long list of responsibilities. High up on it is making sure your people are paid accurately and on time. Not...
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How AI took Gousto from student digs to £2bn
Technology can be a huge pain point for any entrepreneur, it can be hard to keep up with and, at times, it can even seem difficult to understand...
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What are per diems? Definition and how per diem rates work
There are a few options available for paying your employees for business-related travel expenses: You can reimburse them for actual...
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Cost of goods sold: What is it and how to calculate it?
Cost of goods sold (Cogs) is a crucial business metric. In this article, we explain what Cogs is, and how to calculate and account for it in...
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Companies House reforms: What’s changing and how to help your clients
Incoming Companies House reforms will create multiple challenges for your small business clients, and could even persuade some to disincorporate....
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HMRC removes VAT for Agents from Online Agent Authorisation service
HMRC has announced changes to the Online Agent Authorisation service that will affect you and your VAT clients. The removal of VAT for Agents...
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Understanding payslips: 7 tips to help your employees
How well do you understand your company’s payslips? Better yet, how well do your employees understand them? Understanding...
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Setting up payroll: How to get it right first time
Setting up payroll correctly in any business once you have employees, particularly if you are a small business owner, is a key priority. If...
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Missed payroll? Here’s how your business can get back on track
No employer wants to miss the payroll run, which means they’ve not paid their staff on time. But it can happen for several reasons,...
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Empower yourself—and your business—on a budget
We’re thrilled to be back with Season 3 of the Sound Advice Podcast: Entrepreneurs Unfiltered. And who better to kick things off than...
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Missed the Self Assessment deadline? Here’s what you need to do
Missed the Self Assessment deadline? You’re not alone. Filing a Self Assessment tax return can be a daunting prospect and many people...
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What are revenue and capital reserves?
To build a successful business, you need to be ready for the unexpected—and your cash and capital reserves help you do this. But it’s...
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Free template: How to write a business plan
Whether you’re starting a business or planning to expand, having a business plan can help to get you on track and get some detail behind...
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Why I love working in HR: 14 HR experts explain why they love what they do and share tips for success
Working in HR can sometimes be hard – but it can also be immensely rewarding. Day in, day out, you can be juggling a whole range of spinning...
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6 ways to improve cyber security for small businesses
As a small business owner, you might not be thinking much about cyber security. With all the plates you’re already spinning, this is more than...
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Venture capital advantages and disadvantages for small businesses
“How am I going to fund my business venture?” is one of the first questions you might ask when starting a new business. Venture...
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Boost cash flow and better predict the future with generative AI
Picture this. What if you had an employee with superhuman data processing and output skills who could work around the clock for you, and was...
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EU AI Act: What the artificial intelligence laws mean for businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just about innovation—it’s a fundamental business driver. The European Union (EU) believes AI needs...
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How accountants can help clients access funding for their businesses
One of the most critical factors for a business looking to grow and scale is its ability to secure adequate funding. Your strategic advisory...
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How the Core Identity Framework can help to combat identity fraud
In an era propelled by rapid digitalisation, the traditional approaches of in-person meetings and physical document validation are progressively...