42% of accounting graduates worry they’ll choose the wrong career
A poll by Enactus of accounting students has revealed that nearly half fear they’ll choose the wrong job and miss out on another opportunity. Of the 600 students surveyed, 39% said their second biggest...
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How to Help Employees Manage Their Mental Health
World Mental Health Day 2017 covered the theme of mental health in the workplace, so there doesn’t seem to be a better suited time to talk about how your company can help employees manage their mental...
View ArticleAccountants: How to Talk to Your Clients about Tax Avoidance
With HMRC paying extra attention to the tax affairs of smaller businesses, there’s no better time to prepare for the worst. As part of a crackdown on tax evasion, research from UHY Hacker Young found...
View Article5 Tips on Securing Funding For Your Small Business
Gaining sufficient funding to run a small business is never an easy feat. Despite the numerous grants and government help available, it’s rare that this will be enough to cover the costs a start-up...
View ArticleThe Most Common Mistakes Start-Ups Make
The start-up phase of a business is intense, exciting, busy, and sometimes overwhelming. The nerves are likely to make their presence felt in amongst the energy and enthusiasm that this phase is...
View ArticleAI and the Future of Small Business
AI has gone from science fiction to science fact in a remarkably short time. 36 UK universities now offer degrees that are partly or wholly focused on Artificial Intelligence. But how is it being used...
View ArticleEU to Investigate British Tax Loophole
Last month it was discovered that the EU is launching an investigation into a British government scheme that may be helping multinational firms pay less in tax. Margrethe Vestager, EU competition...
View ArticleCan Small Business Owners Claim Meals And Travel Expenses?
When you are growing your business, every penny counts. Learning what you can and can’t claim as expenses on your taxes is essential, as this will not only save money but will also ensure that you...
View ArticleAutumn Budget 2017 Predictions Start Ups and SMEs Should Expect
There can never be 100% certainty surrounding the topics that will come up in any Budget, but there’s always a better chance of certain topics getting covered. For start ups and small businesses the...
View ArticleSmall Businesses: Why Weak Cyber Security Could Stop You Doing Big Business
Recent research has shown a link between strong cyber security and business success among small businesses. But if you’re not convinced, then be prepared to never do big business with – well, big...
View ArticleWhat Does the Autumn Budget 2017 Offer Small Businesses?
The main fiscal event of the year is over, and with it plenty of critiques milling about online, it’s time to dig down into the nitty gritty and see what it all really means for small businesses. As...
View ArticleIn the News: Are Accounting Standards Going to Get Tighter for Small Businesses?
According to the Financial Times recently, the Financial Reporting Council – the disciplinary body governing accountants in the UK – is seeking a “step-change in the quality of reporting by smaller...
View ArticleAccess to High Speed Broadband to Become Legal Right by 2020
Access to high speed broadband will be a legal right for all homes and businesses in the UK by 2020, it has today been reported. The British Government has announced that a Universal Service Obligation...
View Article3 Self-Care New Year Resolutions for Small Business Owners
Did you end the year feeling tired and stressed? Did you have to sacrifice time relaxing with family and friends because you had work to do over the festive holidays? Then our self-care resolutions are...
View ArticleThree Taxing Tasks for Accountants in 2018
For accountants, January doesn’t feel as much like a new year as it does a scramble to finish off the old year – in financial terms. Here’s a look at three of the more onerous tasks 2018 has in store...
View ArticleLook After Yourself and Your Employees in 2018, Urges FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is using the New Year to remind small business owners that a commitment to wellbeing for themselves and their employees is vital – not just on a personal level,...
View ArticleMotivating Employees During Tax Return Season
Emotions are running high, the workload is piling up and late hours are standard – it must be tax return season! And while everyone is running around like a headless chicken and panicking about making...
View ArticleCan Small Business Owners Claim Meals And Travel Expenses?
When you are growing your business, every penny counts. Learning what you can and can’t claim as expenses on your taxes is essential, as this will not only save money but will also ensure that you...
View ArticleAutumn Budget 2017 Predictions Start Ups and SMEs Should Expect
There can never be 100% certainty surrounding the topics that will come up in any Budget, but there’s always a better chance of certain topics getting covered. For start ups and small businesses the...
View ArticleSmall Businesses: Why Weak Cyber Security Could Stop You Doing Big Business
Recent research has shown a link between strong cyber security and business success among small businesses. But if you’re not convinced, then be prepared to never do big business with – well, big...
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