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Accounting

Articles, guides and advice on Accounting for UK small businesses. Topics covered include: accounting software, choosing accountancy services, preparing accounts, tax efficiency, financial regulations for SMEs and related subjects.

Accounting

Purchase orders explained for a small business

When issued to a supplier for provision of goods or services, purchase orders are legally binding. This guide explains how they can help small businesses track orders and receive payment for work done.

Legal advice

The ‘holistic approach’ to professional advice: Why small businesses need it

In this piece, Richard Oury argues for the importance of SME clients demanding that their professional advisers take a more holistic view of their business challenges.

Accounting

Retailers may struggle to comply with impending accountancy rules

An estimated 90 per cent of UK high street retailers have yet to capture all their accountancy data and are potentially living beyond their means.

Accounting

Seven in ten contractors stressed by managing accounts

Seven in ten contractors are most stressed out by their financial accounts, with nearly three quarters doing all their own accounting.

News

SME owners urge their financial advisers to leave the ‘dark ages’

Despite only six per cent of SMEs thinking it’s not important that their financial advisor uses the latest accounting technology, a fifth of accountants are still using paper ledgers – a 13th century tool.

Accounting

British Small Business Awards 2017: Accountancy Software Provider

Our Accountancy Software Provider of the Year category has been announced, rewarding the software provider that is most in tune with the needs of small companies.

Accounting

The silver linings of accountancy

Here, Richard Stonier of Tally, explores how cloud based accountancy can help business owners keep on top of their finances.

Accounting

Essential accounting tips for small business owners

Here, Khaos Cloud takes a look at why you should be conscious of your finances and offers you some essential tips to look after your accounting.

Accounting

Is accountancy software enough?

Here, Richard Stonier, partner at Tally Accounts, gives advice on choosing accountancy software and the need for traditional accountancy support alongside software.

Accounting

Five vital accounting tips for small business owners

These five accounting tips from Aston Black are examples of the small business practices required for success.

Accounting

Five steps to managing your small business budget more effectively

In this piece, Darren Clare gives some essential pointers on making the most of your budget.

Accounting

How the perception of accounting is changing

Here, Richard Stonier, partner at Tally Accounts, outlines some of the key benefits of cloud-based accountancy.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.