Business

Going digital is a no-brainer for any forward-thinking business. We’ve summarised the big advantages of embracing cloud tech and a digital business model. #businessadvice #digitaltransformation Transforming into a digital business sets the best possible infrastructure for your future growth. And, as your business scales, the benefits of going digital will start to become obvious. Running your key business...

A surge in work is great news for a small business – but it can also be a source of stress. Outsourcing can help you cope with a seasonal or irregular burst of sales, without the commitment of new employees. When you run a small business, the amount of work can ebb and flow. Unexpectedly busy periods can...

Is your company’s year-end getting close? Talk to us about planning your year-end tasks and delivering a smooth and hassle-free year-end process. #tax #accounting As your company year-end date gets closer, there are a number of administrative and financial tasks to start planning for – so it’s a good idea to get yourself organised and ready. There are...

Evidence is mounting for the success of the four-day week – high productivity, happier team members and lower overheads. But there are some downsides, too. Could a four-day week boost your business? What are the pros and cons. The four-day work week is a winner – or at least that’s the result from a major pilot program conducted at 33...

Thank you for your business in 2022.  We wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year - we hope it brings you health, wealth, and happiness. For business owners, this is often the time of year when you reflect on where you are at and think about your business goals for the year ahead. These could be lofty...

Goodwill in accounting refers to the intangible value that a company can hold, above and beyond the pure financial value of its assets. This covers areas like brand reputation, intellectual property, and both external and internal relationships. A business that can show its goodwill in the marketplace is actually worth more – both intangibly and financially. When a...

Do you need to manage expenses for your business and team? Digital credit cards have been around for some years but have recently grown in popularity as their user-friendly practicality is becoming appreciated by many business owners. How do Digital Credit Cards Work? The provider issues a digital card number in exactly the same format as a regular...

Giving occasional gifts to your staff is a great way to keep them engaged and motivated. But how much can you give before these gifts become taxable? Certain lower-value gifts can be given to employees (including directors) tax free. These have to be classed as ‘trivial gifts’ to qualify. But what counts as ‘trivial’ in these circumstances? What...

If the rules around social functions are followed, staff events like your end-of-year Christmas party, are tax-deductible for you, as the employer, and tax-free for your staff. This means you can claim back some of the expenses you incur when putting on a social event for your team, while also helping to build better team bonds.  Whether your party is...

We're well into the final quarter of the year, with 2023 just a few months around the corner. But are you ready for the year-end? And have you done your homework when it comes to planning your business journey for 2023 and beyond? Let's take a look at the key ways to tie up your year-end and start...