Ryan NokesFeb 13, 20202 minHow to say no if you’re a yes person!Are you a yes person? Even when you’re snowed under with work, family, and life admin, do you find yourself saying yes to things you...
Ryan NokesJan 30, 20201 minSet the right growth goals for your business this yearIf you’re going to grow your company in the right way, pinning down your goals and having a clear vision for the business from the outset...
Ryan NokesJan 27, 20202 minStart your year off in the performance zoneGetting back into work after a break can be hard. You might be struggling to get back into your routine and engage your brain in work....
Louis (BSM) Oct 14, 20191 minWhen to give a raiseEvery employee will expect a raise at some point. And if you want to get the best out of your staff, a well-timed raise can help. But how...
Louis (BSM) Oct 14, 20191 minThe importance of tax planning for directorsPaying tax is something you’re likely to see as a necessary (but not hugely enjoyable) part of running your business. But are you doing...
Louis (BSM) Oct 14, 20192 minBecome a digital business In the online, connected world that we now live in, it’s important for your business to be digital. Digital technology has revolutionised...
Louis (BSM) Oct 14, 20192 minHow to regain control of your businessNot all business owners want to grow their business. Some may just want more control. After all, your business is there to serve you; you...
Ryan NokesOct 14, 20191 minGetting ready for Brexit on 31st October As the government prepares for UK to leave the EU on the 31st October, businesses that trade with the EU are preparing too. UK businesses...
Ryan NokesSep 23, 20192 minAutomation can ease your business workload Small and medium-sized businesses are spending on average 120 hours a year on admin tasks, according to recent research into productivity...
Ryan NokesSep 12, 20192 minBuilding a Better Business in 10 StepsWhat are you doing to build yourself a more successful business? There’s no magic bullet, it’s about taking small steps every day.
Ryan NokesAug 9, 20194 minWhat is depreciation and why should I care?Small Business Guides 5 min read Depreciation affects your bottom line, your tax bill, and the value of your business. Those are three...
Ryan NokesAug 7, 20194 minChoosing a stock Valuation method for your businessSmall Business Guides 5 min read Inventory accounting can be done a lot of ways. And it doesn’t have to involve painstaking stocktakes....
Ryan NokesAug 6, 20193 minWhat is stock accounting & Why do it?Small Business Guides 3 min read Inventory is the biggest cost facing many businesses. But what is it, exactly? We look at the many forms...
Ryan NokesAug 4, 20193 minHow to do Bank ReconciliationBank reconciliation is part of life as a small business owner. It keeps your bookkeeping accurate and can help lower your tax, alert you...
Ryan NokesAug 3, 20193 minWhat is a bank reconciliationSmall Business Guides 3 min read You probably never heard of bank reconciliation until you got into business. And now you’re expected to...
Ryan NokesAug 2, 20193 minCash versus accrual accounting explainedYou’ve heard people talk about cash versus accrual accounting, but what is it all about? And why does accrual get all the glory? We take...
Ryan NokesAug 1, 20193 minWhy you should move from ExcelSmall businesses often start out using Excel – but that’s only doable up until a point. Like every teenager eventually becomes an adult,...
Ryan NokesJul 31, 20199 minWhy you need an accountant.Accountants can help out at various stages during the growth of your business. They can handle much more than just your payroll and tax...
Ryan NokesJul 31, 20197 minWhat does an Accountant actually do? Accountants do tax and compliance work – we all know that. But the best ones do so much more. They’re excellent troubleshooters and...
Ryan NokesJul 29, 20199 minHow to choose the right accountant.Choosing an accountant is like choosing a new business partner. The right accountant will become a trusted colleague you can depend on,...