Benefits of Outsourcing Bookkeeping for SMEs
At a mid-sized tech SME in London with £4 million turnover, the finance manager was overwhelmed. Month-end often brought payroll errors, late VAT submissions, and …
Best Outsourced Bookkeeping Services UK for Startups
You’re building a startup in the UK, and it’s exciting. Every day brings new challenges, but also new opportunities for growth. You’re on a tight …
Outsourced Bookkeeping vs In-House: Pros & Cons
When you’re growing a business, one of the biggest financial management decisions you’ll face is: should I keep bookkeeping in-house or outsource it to professionals? …
Bookkeeping Services in London for Small Businesses
On a quiet evening in Woolwich, a cafe owner finally closed the cafe after a long day of clients. Instead of resting, she pulled out …
7 Signs Your Small Business Needs a Virtual Finance Director
Running a small business is exciting, but let’s be honest, it’s also overwhelming. Between winning clients, managing staff, and keeping up with regulations, many owners …
The True Cost of Hiring Finance Staff vs Outsourcing: A UK Small Business Guide
Running a small business in the UK comes with one unavoidable reality: you can’t escape the numbers. Invoices, payroll, VAT returns, Corporation Tax, cash flow… …
Why Bookkeeping Alone is Killing Your Business Growth
Running a business in the UK is exciting, but it’s also demanding. Most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) start with passion, a product you believe …
Financial Management vs Bookkeeping: UK Business Owners’ Big Mistake
Ask any UK business owner what their biggest headaches are, and “the finances” will be near the top of the list. Yet when pressed further, …
Are You Confusing Bookkeeping with Financial Management?
For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, the words bookkeeping and financial management are often used interchangeably. On the surface, both deal …
The Complete Finance Function Your SME Actually Needs
Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in the UK is both exciting and challenging. While most entrepreneurs start with a great idea, a strong …
PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) – A Smarter Way to Handle Tricky Staff Expenses
If you’re an employer in the UK, you’ve probably come across situations where you’ve provided a small gift, thrown a staff party, or reimbursed a …
National Insurance changes from April 2025
Last October Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced some far-reaching National Insurance changes which will affect employers from April 2025. She also confirmed the rates applying to …
