Nobody books a quick chat to tell you they’re happy. So when someone good asks for ten minutes and doesn’t say what it’s about, you pretty much know they’ll be gone in a month. The temptation is to file it under money, or London, or bad luck… And sometimes that’s what it is. More often … [Read more…]
There’s no better way to round off season one of Sound Advice than with two incredibly talented and experienced freelancers. And they just so happen to be our hosts of the podcast. We’re saying a brief farewell to the lovely Bex Burn-Callander as she goes on maternity leave. But luckily, she’s handing over the mic … [Read more…]
Dealing with invoices is a key business admin task to manage. From creating your invoices to sending them out and chasing them if they’re late, it can be a time-consuming process. But get it right and you’ll get paid on time, meaning your cash flow will be in a good place and your business can … [Read more…]
AFC Wimbledon isn’t owned by an investor. It’s owned by the fans. It’s how the club is run, decision by decision, without a backstop to call when things get tight. That’s why, at Wimbledon, every pound must work harder: for the football club, for its charity arm AFC Wimbledon Foundation, and for the women’s team … [Read more…]
Employment status might sound like a dry topic, but it’s absolutely critical for small businesses. It doesn’t just affect tax obligations, but also the rights and protections available to your team. Getting this right means fewer compliance issues and a more positive, transparent relationship with your employees. In this article, we’ll guide you through each … [Read more…]
Getting the go-ahead to hire is supposed to be good news. Budget approved, help on the way, someone to take work off the team. Then the applications start arriving. 200 by Friday. 2,000 by the end of the month. And the person who has to read them is doing it at 9pm, because their day … [Read more…]
As a sole trader, bookkeeping and managing your accounts are the key tasks you have to deal with. But because you’re self-employed and looking after so many aspects of the business yourself, it can be easy to let the accounts slide as other tasks frequently take priority. This article offers advice on what you need … [Read more…]
Seventy percent of UK business leaders are increasing AI investment in the next six months, according to Employment Hero’s 2026 research across 1,025 UK businesses. That’s the highest figure of the four markets we surveyed. Which raises an awkward question. If nearly everyone is about to spend more, why can so few name the process … [Read more…]
Have any of your clients received an online message or letter from HMRC confirming that they’ve been signed up for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax? As an accountant or bookkeeper supporting sole trader or landlord clients, some of them may be in touch soon with questions for you on what it means and … [Read more…]
Right now, you’re likely hearing endless chatter about artificial intelligence. Every software vendor claims to have it, every LinkedIn guru says you need it and you’re probably wondering how to cut through the noise. What does using AI in business actually look like on a Tuesday afternoon when payroll is due, and you have three … [Read more…]