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…
Still reinventing the wheel?
Today I’m borrowing a quote from Mark Twain “There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put…
Don’t reinvent the wheel
Over the years we have built up a collection of helpsheets and explanatory videos. This is because I am lazy (although I prefer to think of it as efficient) and…
That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Or would it?
I HATE it when people shorten my name! This isn’t the same as mishearing or misreading it but deliberately abbreviating it. My son, by contrast, hates it when people lengthen…
How to buy yourself more time
Having taken over a small practice I have been able to see the time saved by good practice management software. We use Accountancy Manager but any decent practice management software…
Why it may be best to stay small
Small is beautiful. It’s also less hassle and much more agile. As the sole director of my business I can hold my board meetings in the shower and, if I…
More than one tool in your toolbox
When it comes to improving your business you need to have more than one tool in your toolbox. Although we often start with getting the pricing right we also…
5 minutes a day keeps the accountant at bay
I’m starting an initiative for business owners to do their bookkeeping in FIVE MINUTES PER DAY rather than leaving it all to the end of the year. If you’re on…
Do you know your break even point?
Do you know how many units (and the mix of units) that you need to sell in order to cover your costs and break even? This is an important figure…
Why is the tax year end 5 April?
This is such an odd date and so here is the story dating back to 1582. Prior to this time the tax year started on Lady Day, 25 March. Rents…