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Bookkeeper: Enhance Your Accuracy and Productivity with Dext
Dext revolutionises bookkeeping by automating data capture and processing, enhancing accuracy, and boosting productivity, allowing bookkeepers to efficiently manage more clients and grow their businesses.12 Sept 249 must-see sessions at Accountex Summit Manchester 2024
32 CPD-accredited seminars. 120+ exhibitors. An entire crowd of attendees to network with. Tickets are free. Want to get on the plane yet?12 Sept 24•Karbon5 tips to find, keep and grow small business clients
Looking to elevate small business client experiences? Kirsty Mitchell, Head of Practice Marketing, collaborated with experts from Nordens and TaxAssist Accountants in a growth masterclass to share top strategies for retaining, attracting, and growing clients. Discover five essential tips from the session to help accountants and bookkeepers enhance their practices.12 Sept 24•FreeAgent
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Bookkeeper: Enhance Your Accuracy and Productivity with Dext
Dext revolutionises bookkeeping by automating data capture and processing, enhancing accuracy, and boosting productivity, allowing bookkeepers to efficiently manage more clients and grow their businesses.12 Sept 249 must-see sessions at Accountex Summit Manchester 2024
32 CPD-accredited seminars. 120+ exhibitors. An entire crowd of attendees to network with. Tickets are free. Want to get on the plane yet?12 Sept 24•Karbon5 tips to find, keep and grow small business clients
Looking to elevate small business client experiences? Kirsty Mitchell, Head of Practice Marketing, collaborated with experts from Nordens and TaxAssist Accountants in a growth masterclass to share top strategies for retaining, attracting, and growing clients. Discover five essential tips from the session to help accountants and bookkeepers enhance their practices.12 Sept 24•FreeAgentHow to Streamline Your Company’s Employee Expenses
Automating employee expense management simplifies bookkeeping, ensures tax compliance, reduces errors, and frees up time for more strategic tasks3 Sept 24SafeHR Q&A: Navigating summer holidays, childcare, and employer concerns
Simplify summer childcare challenges and boost productivity with SafeHR's flexible HR solutions and expert support.2 Sept 24•SafeHR (formerly citrus HR)Can staff work while signed off sick?
When employees are signed off sick, it's crucial for employers to navigate the legal boundaries, offer genuine support, and foster open communication to ensure a smooth and healthy return.28 Aug 24•IRIS ElementsThe Leading Invoice Processing Systems Serving the UK
Discover the top invoice processing systems in the UK market, their standout features, and benefits, and gain a clearer understanding of what makes invoice processing software essential for your business.15 Aug 24•ZaharaAccounts receivable automation for end-to-end control
Create, approve, and send sales quotes to customers. You can track when customers accept quotes, allowing your sales team to follow up effectively.12 Aug 24•ApprovalMaxCivil Contractor Works: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Civil contractors are crucial in shaping infrastructure but face unique challenges. Explore the rewards and hurdles of the profession and discover how tools like LiveCosts can help overcome financial, compliance, and safety issues, driving growth and efficiency in the industry.7 Aug 24•LiveCosts5 Common Mistakes Caused by Manual Bookkeeping
For small and medium-sized businesses, manual bookkeeping often leads to costly errors and inefficiencies; switching to automated tools like Dext can streamline financial management, improve accuracy, and enhance decision-making.7 Aug 24•Dext Prepare&Dext PrecisionBoosting your accounting firm’s productivity and efficiency in 2024
What's standing in the way of peak productivity at your firm?7 Aug 24•KarbonThe Fastest Way to Upload Receipts and Invoices to Xero
For business owners, accountants, and bookkeepers, Xero’s integration with Dext simplifies the uploading of receipts and transactions, boosting efficiency and accuracy while freeing up valuable time for more strategic tasks.7 Aug 24•Dext Prepare&Dext PrecisionPrivate equity in accounting: 3 common pathways to explore
Private equity investment in the accounting profession is moving rapidly. Discover the three most common types, including examples from firms across the globe.7 Aug 24•KarbonUsing apps to combat the accounting recruitment crisis
In this excerpt from her book The Bookkeeper Superhero, Natasha Everard outlines the innovative concept of "software-as-an-employee"—how to use software like an employee to ensure you make optimal use of your time.6 Aug 24•AutoEntryHow to Accelerate Quickbooks Receipt Capture
QuickBooks and Dext integration automates receipt capture, using OCR technology for fast, accurate data entry. Save time and keep accounts updated effortlessly.6 Aug 24•Dext Prepare&Dext Precision8 strategies to build trust with your accounting firm’s clients
Explore the strategies for building and maintaining a high level of trust that leads to mutually-beneficial, long-term relationships between you and your clients.5 Aug 24•Karbon7 steps to run a smart, profitable, and efficient professional services business
If inefficient processes are stifling your revenue and profitability, explore these seven expert-backed steps to enhance cash flow and boost business efficiency.29 Jul 24•IgnitionCloud Technology in Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping is revolutionising the industry by enhancing efficiency, data security, and real-time financial insights, making it essential for modern financial management.26 Jul 24•Dext CommerceHow to stop duplicate invoices and accidental income inflation
Invoices can be overwhelming, leading to errors like duplicate billing and overestimated income, which can result in misguided decisions and damaged trading relationships. XBert uses AI and data science to analyse your Xero accounting data, detecting duplicates, errors, anomalies, and patterns for you.23 Jul 24•XBertMake learning a picnic: summer tips for accountants and bookkeepers
With summer here, it's the perfect time to dive into CPD-accredited learning. From expert-led webinars to FreeAgent accreditation, numerous options can boost your professional growth. Here are a few to get you started.23 Jul 24•FreeAgent7 Cyber security practices you need to know about
In our digitised world, HR plays a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring GDPR compliance, especially as 94% of organizations reported email security incidents in 2023 amidst 2,365 cyberattacks affecting over 343 million people.23 Jul 24•SafeHR (formerly citrus HR)What AML management means for UK accountants
Anti-money laundering compliance is more than just ID verification; it’s a whole world of record-keeping and processes. Learn more about what AML management involves for your firm.19 Jul 24•FirmcheckPayPal vs Airwallex: compare on fees, features and benefits
PayPal is a globally recognised fintech company facilitating secure online payments for consumers and businesses, but Airwallex stands out by offering cost-effective, multi-currency financial solutions specifically tailored for businesses operating internationally, helping them save on hidden fees and streamline cross-border transactions18 Jul 24•AirwallexBusinesses Thriving with Dext
Dext revolutionises global business finance by automating and simplifying accounting processes, benefiting diverse industries worldwide.18 Jul 24•Dext CommercePurchase Order Automation: What is it?
The Complete explanation of purchase order automation17 Jul 24•ZaharaAccounting firm growth 101: Strategies to expand your business
Here are 5 strategies you can use to help grow your accounting firm.17 Jul 24•KarbonEmpowering advisory growth: Synergee's Sat Nav for Business enhancing advisory services
As accounting tech evolves, firms are leveraging AI and ESG tools like Spotlight Sustain to meet client needs, with UK-based firms leading the innovation.17 Jul 24•Hollie CaldeiraEmpowering advisory growth: Synergee's Sat Nav for Business enhancing advisory services
Synergee, a forward-thinking accounting firm, leverages Spotlight Reporting to enhance client success through streamlined forecasting, insightful advisory services, and strategic growth, proving their commitment to innovation and excellence in the evolving accounting tech landscape.15 Jul 24•Spotlight ReportingBehind the Scenes of the UEFA Euros Final: The Unsung Heroes of Document Management
Behind the UEFA Euros final’s excitement lies a complex web of document management, from handling thousands of contracts to utilising secure data rooms and cutting-edge technology to ensure a flawless event.11 Jul 24•MyDocSafeHow XBert works with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks
Supercharge your business workflow and productivity with quality cloud accounting software like Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.5 Jul 24•XBertAI in practice management: get the XBert advantage
Revolutionise your practice management with XBert's AI tools, enhancing client collaboration, operational efficiency, and profitability.4 Jul 24•XBertEnhancing client relationships with XBert and AI practice management
Enhance your client relationships with XBert and AI practice management: Discover how our innovative tools can streamline your operations, improve efficiency, and elevate customer satisfaction in your accounting practice.3 Jul 24•XBertThe smartest way to use AI to create new revenue by XBert
Unlock new revenue streams with AI: Our latest webinar delves into practical tips and strategies to seamlessly integrate generative AI into your practice, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation—perfect for those ready to harness the power of AI.2 Jul 24•XBertHow Software Can Be A Survival Tool For SMEs In Construction
In the challenging construction industry, software solutions have become indispensable for small and medium-sised enterprises (SMEs) striving to stay competitive.1 Jul 24•LiveCostsXBert: 9 ways bookkeepers can make payroll compliance easier
Payroll can become easier with software. However, important information can still be missed, or data can take hours to sift through. And that’s where XBert steps in.28 Jun 24•XBertLiveCosts: AI In Construction – 7 Incredible Ways It’s Changing The Industry In 2024
The construction industry is one of the least digitized in the world. Companies have long failed to realise the potential that AI could bring to their business.28 Jun 24•LiveCostsiplicit: Why preparing a MAT’s budget forecast will be harder than ever - and what to do about it.
Preparing a Budget Forecast Return (BFR) for the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) was already difficult enough.28 Jun 24•iplicitWhy Accounting Firms Are Turning to Dext for Growth and Efficiency
Why are so many accounting firms turning to Dext to boost their digital transformation and future-proof their business? Let’s take a look.28 Jun 24IRIS: How does diversity help leadership teams at Multi Academy Trusts (MATs)?
Lord Jim Knight, Former UK Minister for Schools, Digital & Employment, talked to Simon Freeman, MD of Education at IRIS Software Group, about the matter.27 Jun 24•IRIS ElementsManaging Supplier Statements – 3 Easy Tips from LiveCosts
Let’s have a look at the differences between the two and some tips on how to manage supplier statements and make sure that they are correct.26 Jun 24•LiveCostsWhy businesses of all sizes need strong financial controls by ApprovalMax
Financial controls are vital policies and procedures put in place to keep financial records in check and protect company assets. Yet the vast majority of businesses don’t have strong controls in place, according to our latest research.26 Jun 24•ApprovalMaxChampioning Neurodiversity in the Workplace by SafeHR
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace enhances creativity, innovation, and team performance through tailored inclusive practices.26 Jun 24•SafeHR (formerly citrus HR)LiveCosts: 5 Steps To Great ‘Request For Quotations’ On Construction Projects
A Request for Quotation or an RFQ in a construction project is a document that details a buyer’s requirements and asks suppliers to respond with pricing and payment terms.25 Jun 24•LiveCostsAnti-money laundering: AML made easy with software by Capium
Nicholas Cheyne, Director of Product & Growth at Capium, discusses the reasons behind the tool, the specific checks it encompasses, and how it empowers accountants to work more effectively with a diverse range of clients.24 Jun 24•CapiumCloud Technology in Bookkeeping by Dext
Whether you are a solo bookkeeper or part of a practice, understanding the benefits can help you stay competitive.19 Jun 24Karbon: 5 steps for a fast bookkeeping cleanup (plus a checklist)
Bookkeeping cleanup can be routine or an emergency. Both can be handled by getting organized, improving communication with clients, and automating tasks.19 Jun 24•KarbonCommon costs of being a landlord by FreeAgent
Wondering what kind of costs you should factor in, after the up-front cost of purchasing the property? Take a look at FreeAgent's breakdown of the different types of cost you’ll encounter as a landlord.19 Jun 24•FreeAgentXBert: Find account coding and bookkeeping mistakes before it hurts
XBert uses AI to analyze your Xero accounting data daily, detecting errors to prevent costly bookkeeping mistakes and ensure financial accuracy.19 Jun 24•XBertFreeAgent: 5 signs that your business is ready to grow
So how do you know when it’s the right time to take things to the next level? Here are five signs that could mean you’re good to grow.18 Jun 24•FreeAgentLiveCosts: Strategies For Effective Construction Material Procurement
Effective procurement processes can lead to significant cost savings, timely project completion, and enhanced quality.18 Jun 24•LiveCostsPEPs and Sanctions checks and how they fit into your AML compliance management
PEPs and sanctions checks are a key part of your client due diligence as an accountant or bookkeeper. Learn more about why they are relevant, and how to conduct them as part of your AML compliance management.17 Jun 24•FirmcheckLiveCosts: World Book Day - Recommended Reads from Leaders in the Accounting Industry
In a delightful plot twist here are the stories or books that changed podcast guests' way of thinking, books that helped them in business, books they wanted to share with listeners.17 Jun 24•XBert
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