Accountancy

Xero in your hand

As accountants we’re usually sat in front of a computer and use Xero that way. But as a business owner I’m out and about working from all sorts of places…

Accountancy

Is remote working right for you?

Gone are the days of everybody in the office. Since covid most businesses operate some sort of hybrid system but I’ve been working remotely since 2017 and, although my old…

Accountancy

An accountant you can trust

The latest Edelman Trust Barometer was published on Wednesday to coincide with Global Ethics Day and revealed a significant increase in trust in Chartered Accountants in the wake of ongoing…

Accountancy

Hope isn’t a business strategy

I see too many businesses set up full of hope but not much of a plan. We run strategy days for all sorts of business owners, including accountants, where we…

Business

How to tell if your prices are too low

If you’re crazy busy all of the time, not just at peak periods, then it is probably because your prices are too low. You can either increase prices to make…

Accountancy

The difference between spending and investing

Oscar Wilde once said that “The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing” and this is often true of accountants who are associated with cost cutting. …

Business

Making flexible working work

One way to recruit and retain good staff is to offer flexible working. Flexible in terms of hours and location.Many people are uncertain how to make the change to remote…

Accountancy

Who can you delegate to?

Last week we looked at what you could delegate. This week I want to consider who you can delegate to. An employee. But what if you are a solopreneur? A…

Business

Should you be delegating more?

The answer is almost certainly yes. There are certain things that only you can do in your business but there is probably a lot of admin or other work that…

Business

Recruiting and retaining your team

There is a skills shortage in most industries at the moment, so it is more important than ever to look after your team.  Ways that you can help your people…