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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

How the perception of accounting is changing

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

News

Better payment practice could have saved 50,000 small businesses

If payments had been made on time and as promised, 50,000 business deaths could have been avoided, a new study reveals.

News

Small businesses behind the times in accounts payable processes

The vast majority of organisations are still using paper and manual data entry in their finance function, research finds.

Accounting

Beyond bean counting: A brief summary of what accountants actually do

In this piece, Andy Hyland breaks down the practice of accountancy into its three constituent parts.

Accounting

Contemporary innovation with Sage Live for SMEs

Here, we look at the Sage software to break down the virtual barriers between front office and back office accounting operations.

Accounting

Top five business mistakes your accountant can help you avoid 

Nick Longden discusses how to use the advice of an accountant to keep your business on the right track.

Accounting

Five tips to brush up your books by the end of summer

Emily Coltman gives her tips on making managing your accounts easier in the months ahead.

News

Mismanagement of expenses means small businesses risk overpaying tax

Just one in five micro-business owners say they claim back all of the expenses they incurred for their business, finds a study.

Accounting

Profit from online accounting software  

Accountancy and book keeping packages are now available online. And businesses stand to gain much by using them, says Mark Davies,  of e-conomic.

Accounting

Accounting tips for small businesses

The importance of keeping good records cannot be overstated. Here are some pointers.

Accounting

Get your books in order now and avoid another self-assessment nightmare

Emily Coltman gives her top tips for getting your books in order now, so you can avoid a self-assessment headache next year.

Accounting

Managing your books and keeping control of your accounts as a small company

Here, in association with Bibby Financial Services, we look at why it's important to have a plan for bookkeeping and accounts right from the start of your business.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world

Business Technology

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention