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Capture, convert, close: How to get more clients for your accounting firm by Karbon
Global conflicts and the workplace by citrus HR
Top free templates every accounting firm should have from Karbon
What if you never had to start from scratch again?28 Nov 23•KarbonKarbon: Quiet quitting? The gig economy? How emerging trends will define the future of work.
Karbon CEO and Co-Founder, Stuart McLeod, reflects on how today's work trends will influence the way we work for years to come.21 Nov 23•KarbonHow to get the most out of your free trial with citrus HR
citrus HR offers a free trial, but are you getting the most out of it?20 Nov 23•citrus HR
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Capture, convert, close: How to get more clients for your accounting firm by Karbon
How does it feel to know that 31% of small business owners say their accountant is the advisor they trust the most, behind their family and friends?28 Nov 23•KarbonTop free templates every accounting firm should have from Karbon
What if you never had to start from scratch again?28 Nov 23•KarbonKarbon: Quiet quitting? The gig economy? How emerging trends will define the future of work.
Karbon CEO and Co-Founder, Stuart McLeod, reflects on how today's work trends will influence the way we work for years to come.21 Nov 23•KarbonHow to get the most out of your free trial with citrus HR
citrus HR offers a free trial, but are you getting the most out of it?20 Nov 23•citrus HRGlobal conflicts and the workplace by citrus HR
How should employers approach these issues and avoid global conflicts from affecting the workplace?15 Nov 23•citrus HRScott's Add-ins: How to Connect Excel to Xero and Enhance Your Accounting Data Workflow
This article shows how to bring your clients’ Xero data into Excel, enabling dynamic and impactful financial storytelling.14 Nov 23•Scott’s Add-InsHow to Automate a QuickBooks Export to Excel by Scott's Add-ins
The journey from a QuickBooks report to an insightful Excel workbook is often fraught with inefficiencies.14 Nov 23•Scott’s Add-InsFreeAgent: How bookkeepers can embrace technology to future-proof their practice
Can bookkeepers integrate technology meaningfully into their practice? And how might the role of the bookkeeper change as technology evolves?3 Nov 23•FreeAgentSelf Assessment: how to find the right pricing strategy by FreeAgent
How to price self assessment tax services: Six tips for pricing this essential service for your clients.3 Nov 23•FreeAgentAre we on the brink of a leadership crisis? Blog by IRIS Elements
Who will be the leaders of tomorrow? Perhaps no one, according to new research.2 Nov 23•IRIS ElementsAccountants with neurodivergence: How to build inclusive firms by Karbon
What if you could hire accountants with superpowers? It might sound unrealistic, but by harnessing the talents of neurodivergent accountants, you could do just that.2 Nov 23•KarbonKarbon: Why email is the most significant cyber threat to accountants in 2023
Over recent times, security discussions have undergone a transformation in order to counter evolving cybercriminal tactics.2 Nov 23•KarbonHow to manage redundancies and change in a small business by citrus HR
Whilst change can be positive, it can also be challenging, and means having a deeper look at what is currently in place in your business.1 Nov 23•citrus HRFreeAgent: How does Council Tax work for landlords?
FreeAgent answer some of the most common questions about Council Tax for landlords, so you don’t get caught out.1 Nov 23•FreeAgentIRIS Elements: How to lay the groundwork for a successful busy season
Not sure where to start? Take the following steps to ensure a smooth busy season and optimise your operations.1 Nov 23•IRIS ElementsFirmcheck: Key takeaways for any Accountant from ICAEW's Latest AML Supervision Report
Dive into the latest insights from ICAEW’s AML Supervision report to understand the prevalent issues in AML compliance and learn practical strategies to mitigate risks and enhance due diligence.1 Nov 23•FirmcheckHow to become a freelance accountant by FreeAgent
FreeAgent give you their 7 steps to becoming a freelance accountant31 Oct 23•FreeAgentMoss: What Are Credit Lines and How Can They Help Businesses?
In this article, Moss explain how credit lines work in detail. Learn what you as a business, or a consumer, have to do to access a line of credit, as well as what benefits they offer, and what you should bear in mind when applying for credit.30 Oct 23•MossElver E-Commerce: A Journey with Spotlight Reporting
In an era dominated by digital commerce, in recent years e-commerce has witnessed remarkable growth and transformation. To capitalise on this growth, companies operating in this space must face unique financial challenges and opportunities that demand the expertise of specialist professionals. That’s where Elver E-Commerce Chartered Accountants (Elver E-Commerce) comes in.24 Oct 23•Spotlight Reporting8 lessons from the 2023 ACCA Autumn roadshows by Firmcheck
Reflections on the recent, 2023 ACCA autumn roadshows, and some lessons learned that accountants can take away and apply to their business right now.24 Oct 23•FirmcheckUnsecured business loans vs. secured business loans by Capitalise
Capitalise explains the difference between unsecured and secured business loans.24 Oct 23•CapitaliseCapitalise: Short term business loans vs. long term business loans - which is best for your business?
Capitalise explore the key differences between short-term and long-term business loans, and provide insights to help you make an informed decision for your business.24 Oct 23•CapitaliseCapitalise: Common mistakes that can impact your business credit score
In this article Capitalise will explore some of these common mistakes that affect your business credit score and offer practical advice on how to avoid them.24 Oct 23•CapitaliseThree HR nightmares to avoid by citrus HR
citrus HR have picked three HR nightmares and given you some advice on how you can avoid making these mistakes in your business.24 Oct 23•citrus HRTop 5 Must-Dos to Stop Worrying about Paying Bills and Cash Flow by ApprovalMax
For accounting and bookkeeping businesses, here’s how you and your clients could benefit from simplifying the process of approving accounts payable.24 Oct 23•ApprovalMaxApprovalMax: How Automation Streamlines The Workflows Of Construction Clients
Automation can do a lot of the heavy lifting to help fulfill compliance responsibilities and free up accountants’ time to win new clients and focus on value-adding activities.24 Oct 23•ApprovalMaxIgnition: Mastering your pricing strategy for tax season
The right mindset and tools can be the compass guiding you toward an effective and profitable pricing strategy.23 Oct 23•IgnitionAccounts Payable Workflow Automation: Getting Started by Zahara
An Introduction to Accounts Payable Workflow Automation23 Oct 23•ZaharaBuilding an AML-compliant customer onboarding process by Firmcheck
Delve into the essentials of crafting an AML-compliant customer onboarding process. Learn the key steps, best practices, and tools that ensure a seamless, secure, and regulatory-aligned start to your client relationships.20 Oct 23•FirmcheckFreeAgent: Meet some of our fantastic LGBTQ+ community
FreeAgent asked their LGBTQ+ and ally community about their tech journeys and experience while part of their teams.19 Oct 23•FreeAgentcitrus HR: Menopause and the workplace
World Menopause Day is on 18 October 2023, and with an increasing number of organisations implementing menopause policies, we thought we’d take a look at how menopause affects the workplace and what small businesses can do to manage this and support their employees.18 Oct 23•citrus HR4 tips for pricing your services with confidence by FreeAgent
Ready to ensure business growth and build trust with your clients? Here are FreeAgent's top tips for implementing a pricing strategy confidently.18 Oct 23•FreeAgentWhy you need AML software in your firm's app stack by Firmcheck
Explore the importance of incorporating AML software into your firm's app stack. Understand how it streamlines compliance, enhances security, and saves time, ensuring your business operates both efficiently and within regulatory guidelines.18 Oct 23•FirmcheckPre-holiday cash flow shortage: secure client funding ahead of time by Capitalise
For most sectors, financial results over December and January show some seasonality, which inevitably affects a business’ cash flow. But this impacts sooner than you may think.16 Oct 23•CapitaliseAn accountant’s guide to managing software change by IRIS Elements
Whether you’re an existing IRIS customer moving to IRIS Elements, an accountant considering changing their software or simply someone who wants to better understand how they can manage change in their business, read on.16 Oct 23•IRIS ElementsMazars and Dext Prepare: A Strategic Approach to Global Efficiency
Here, the top Mazars leaders from the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia discuss their primary challenges and highlight how Dext Prepare has supported Mazars in scaling up and transforming their business to succeed in today’s fast-moving markets.13 Oct 23•Dext PrepareBalancing Automation and Personal Touch in AI-Driven Accounting by Dext
Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too. Automated efficiency plus that golden personal touch can set you miles apart from the competition.13 Oct 23•Dext PrecisionTop 5 Features in Dext Prepare You Probably Don’t Know About
In this article, we’re diving into five under-the-radar features in Dext Prepare that could be game-changers for your business operations. From smart rules to on-the-go expense reporting, these features are about to make your financial handling a breeze.12 Oct 23•Dext PrepareQuestions to ask to get the most out of a performance review by citrus HR
Did you know the citrus HR software has a built-in appraisal function?11 Oct 23•citrus HR5 Simple Ways to Streamline Your Business Expense Management Process by ExpenseOnDemand
In this article, ExpenseOnDemand cover the 5 simple steps to streamline your business expense management process.10 Oct 23•ExpenseOnDemandHow To Create A Simple Expense Policy in 2023: The Complete Guide by ExpenseOnDemand
In today's climate, when many employees work from home, a clear and concise company expense policy is extremely important to your business success.10 Oct 23•ExpenseOnDemandWhat is an expense report?: A Closer Look at Why They Matter and How to Use Them by ExpenseOnDemand
In this guide you’ll learn to successfully keep track of expenses and provide better, faster and more efficient expense reports.10 Oct 23•ExpenseOnDemandThe Self-Assessment Struggle Is Real by Capium
For many accountants and self-employed individuals, this annual financial ritual can be a source of stress, confusion, and even dread. But fear not; you’re not alone in this struggle!9 Oct 23•CapiumThree reasons why your accountancy firm isn’t growing by IRIS Elements
To-do lists have stretched longer than most people’s arms, and amidst the current economic instability, client demands remain catastrophically high. So, with an influx of activity, why does growth remain a pertinent challenge?6 Oct 23•IRIS ElementsIRIS Elements: Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the end of accountancy as we know it?
We find ourselves in a period defined by swift technological change, with artificial intelligence (AI) continuing to find its way into all aspects of the working world.5 Oct 23•IRIS ElementsStreamline Your Software Choices: How App Advisory Plus Saves You Time on Research
App research can take up a lot of time, opening tab after tab on your web browser, side-by-side pages, and copious notes that rapidly become incomprehensible to other people. What if there was an easier way?4 Oct 23Enhancing Your CPD as an Accountant: The Power of App Advisory Services
Follow the trends and become more informed: Continued Professional Development to suit tech-savvy accountants.4 Oct 23GoProposal: Creating a self-driving firm, with Jonathan Gaunt.
In the 3rd of this 3-part series, Jonathan Gaunt explains how he's freed his time for big ideas by creating a self-driving firm.4 Oct 23•GoProposalInternal Financial Controls: A Guide to the Future of Accounting by ApprovalMax
As businesses work to plug leaks in spending in the face of a challenging financial outlook, new accounting technology steps in to tighten the grip on financial controls.3 Oct 23•ApprovalMaxApp Advisory Plus webinars: App of the Month
A monthly spotlight on a particular App and an exclusive webinar.3 Oct 23•Daisy Walker3 ways to get a head start on Self Assessment by FreeAgent
It’s never too early to think about Self Assessment! If you’d like to cross the finish line easily in January, you’re in the right place.29 Sept 23•FreeAgentNew Accounts Payable Starter Checklist by Zahara
Congratulations on your new accounts payable starter role! Between finding your feet, grappling with office politics, and proving yourself, it takes a lot to set yourself up for success.28 Sept 23•Zahara
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