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Two illustrations featuring Santa Claus alongside Ebenezer Scrooge.
05 November 2024
Celebrating the holiday season with employees is a great way to show appreciation and boost morale. Hosting Christmas parties and giving ...
Three Halloween pumpkins on an autumn background
29 October 2024
As Halloween approaches and the UK Budget looms, (I’m sure there will be lots on that in the next day or two) it's a great time to think ...
banana skin vector
01 October 2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) can often feel like a slippery banana skin for many businesses; it’s complex, guidance changes frequently and it’s ...
Space program room
11 June 2024
Getting the Basics Right with Your Smart Virtual Finance Team. So, you’ve moved beyond the startup phase and your business is gaining mo...
Keyboard with a heart icon
25 April 2024
Accounting software has become an indispensable tool for small businesses seeking to streamline their financial management processes. Wit...
Football field diagram
09 April 2024
As every football manager knows, a successful team needs players with a variety of skill sets, some more specialist, like goalkeeper, and...
A man holding a bag of coins
20 March 2024
Business grants can be a vital source of funding for small businesses. If you’re a start-up they can help you get your business off the g...
Graphic of a group of lightbulbs
05 February 2024
In today’s fast-paced landscape, the role of a seasoned finance team goes beyond numbers and the wisdom accumulated over years becomes a ...
Noteblog with the word EOFY on Scrable pieces
15 January 2024
If you’re like a lot of companies, your financial year-end is 31st December 2023. You have 9 months to file these at Companies House, so ...
Graphic depicting the concept of sharing ideas
29 November 2023
In a recent network event, Tracy was able to clear the fog around the differences between a small practice accountant and a Smart Fi...
Budget graphic with a light bulb next to it
18 October 2023
I often hear “Budgets are never right, so what’s the point in creating them?” Of course, they aren’t but that shouldn’t put you off! They...
Abstract graphic of cogs
28 September 2023
Are you a UK business owner with dreams of expansion? As your business grows, so does the complexity of your financial operations. Creati...