Money
Financial fitness jargon buster – What’s the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper and when should you use one?
The great advantage of using accounting software like QuickBooks is that it makes it easy to stay on top of your business finances. However, for most businesses, expert accounting help …
Infographic: What every creative person with a product or service needs to know
We know that lots of our readers are creative, including photographers, crafters, musicians and more. This fun infographic from Red Lemon Club highlights some of the key issues associated with …
Your first year in business: A survival guide
Starting a small business can be extremely rewarding – research from the Federation for Small Businesses finds that satisfaction levels of owners/managers/employees in small firms are much higher than those …
Financial fitness checklist: Keeping your business strategy on track
A very successful MD I know told me: “I don’t do strategy – I do sales!” And in a sense he is right – the number one job of every …
Using contracts to get paid on time
For most small businesses, cashflow is the biggest regular headache. Which is why, especially when you’re dealing with companies much bigger (and more cash-rich) than you are, it’s frustrating that …
How to stay productive when you’re on the move
Travelling for business is unavoidable sometimes and for many small businesses, it’s a key part of they do. However, you’ll want to keep the day-to-day wheels of business turning while …
Intuit Pay scoops three top awards
We are so excited at Intuit that Intuit Pay has recently been awarded THREE major awards, despite only launching fully last month. These are: • Visa: Best Industry Innovation award …
QuickBooks Online customer stories: Avoretto – “Without QuickBooks I just wouldn’t have time for everything”
Rashique Siddique from Avoretto, an organic liqueur ice cream manufacturer, discusses how QuickBooks Online helps him balance spending time with his family and keeping up with his studies …
De-stress your next year-end by taking action now
A recent survey commissioned by British Gas has highlighted how concerned and unprepared many small business owners are when it comes to tax year-end. The research found that: 27% fear …
Cash basis accounting – What does it mean for your business?
From 6th April 2013, small businesses can choose to do their accounting on a cash basis. This is part of a drive to simplify how the income tax system applies …
Why having a budget can make things worse – if you don’t use it right
While small businesses and not-for-profits need an annual financial plan, can the traditional method of following a budget and highlighting the variances be counter-productive? QuickBooks ProAdvisor Lance Fennell explains… Back …
Financial fitness workout – Your plain English guide to VAT basics
One of the first taxes you are likely to come across is VAT and it’s one of those areas that can cause quite a bit of confusion and alarm! In …
