Bookkeeping

Planes, Trains and Influencers: Travel Expenses

Continuing with our series of “It’s not what you make – it’s what you get to keep”, this month we’re taking a closer look at travel expenses: what you can and can’t claim for. It’s been the dream of many people (certainly pre-COVID) to explore the world and get paid for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Just a […]

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It’s not what you make, it’s what you get to keep that matters!

Social Media Influencers aren’t exactly “new” anymore; indeed, many marketing agencies now factor hiring and working with influencers on specific campaigns into their budgets. Just a quick Google search shows that there are hundreds of guides, handbooks and courses on how to become a successful social media influencer, but there’s little out there about what

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Is your bookkeeping “acting” up?

You didn’t become a musician or an actor or a freelance performer to be able to sit there and do paperwork, did you? Unfortunately, as with all self-employed businesses, paperwork is a key aspect, and accounts and tend to run our lives at certain times of the year. Many of us struggle with the amount

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Actors: Want to reduce your tax?

Your agent has just called, you’ve got an audition…but it’s the other side of the country and it’ll be expensive to get there, and an early start so maybe you need to book a hotel too! Those expenses are slowly adding up… Sound familiar? Check out this post for all your allowable acting expenses. Clothing

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5 tips for SMEs to protect cash flow

SMEs suffering from late payments often find themselves facing huge tax bills, forcing them to dip into their cash reserves. Here are 5 tips for SMEs to combat a cash flow crisis: – The world is being transformed by the digital revolution, and so too is the accounting industry. Embracing the digital transformation is simply

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Fintech’s are transforming the role of Accountants!

Deregulation and new technology are transforming the way in which businesses manage their money and finances. The accountant world is about to have an overhaul – new technology, new software and new regulations! The traditional, cautious accountant is set for a shake-up! New opportunities for businesses with be created by the introduction and utilisation of

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Getting a Grip on Cashflow is Key to SME Success [Infographic]

It has been revealed by American Express that cashflow is getting the better of the UK’s small businesses and holding them back from reaching their potential. Research shows that not having a proper system in place to manage money flowing in and out of their business is leading small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to rely

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A Start-up’s Guide to Cloud Accounting

No matter what your industry, as a start-up you’ll have a million and one things to do in order to get your business up and running. So, finding time to devote to accounting and financial matters probably isn’t on top of your to-do list. However, submitting annual accounts is mandatory for any business and being

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6 golden rules of accurate cashflow forecasting

How to avoid cash flow problems with sound planning and plugging in the right numbers. Cash is the lifeblood of any business and making sure you know how it flows in and out of yours is vital to success. Plenty of profitable businesses have been upended by unexpected cashflow problems, but by forecasting and planning

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