David Parker
Should I switch accountant?
There are many reasons why small businesses outgrow their accountant. Eighty per cent of small businesses work with an accountant or...
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David Parker
- Oct 20
How to deal with late payments as a small business
Overdue payments from customers are a frustrating obstacle to effectively managing your business’ cash flow. Most business owners will...
David Parker
- Sep 13
10 reasons to change accountant
All accountants are the same right? Wrong. Just as no two business owners are the same, accountants aren’t either. The difference between...
David Parker
- Aug 31
Do I need an accountant?
The services of an accountant are a genuine lifeline for around 61% of businesses in the UK (and those that do are more likely to succeed...
David Parker
- Aug 3
Crunching Cashflow
As business owners begin to navigate this post-pandemic business environment, it’s clear that many small businesses have faced huge...
David Parker
- Jul 18
Top 5 accounting errors business owners make
It is quite common for business owners to make accounting errors. Your focus is, understandably, on the success and growth of your...
David Parker
- Jul 4
Do I need management accounts?
For small business owners, book-keeping and accounting is a ‘necessary evil’. It’s an essential job that has to be done to meet your...
David Parker
- Jun 20
What to include in your small business budget
Learn about budgeting methods, what you need to account for and how you can plan for the unexpected is really useful for small...
David Parker
- Jun 13
3 tips for a better balance between work and mental health for business owners
Article from Xero We know that mental wellbeing is vitally important, but for small business owners, striking a balance between work and...
David Parker
- May 3
10 digital marketing tips to help win more business
As any small business owner knows, your website is one of the most vital components of your business. Whether you’re in e-commerce or...
David Parker
- Apr 14
Working with your accountant through uncertain times
Learning to expect the unexpected has become the norm for many small businesses and sole traders over recent years. However, the arrival...
David Parker
- Mar 21
The quickest way to double your business
Double your business without spending a penny.
David Parker
- Feb 28
Accounts filing essentials for business owners
Have you seen adverts lately on TV claiming that software will 'check' your accounts or that they will do a VAT 'accuracy check'. Well,...
David Parker
- Feb 9
How does your accountant stack up?
If your accountant is just ticking boxes, you may not realise you are being short-changed. Check out the list below and score your...
David Parker
- Feb 2
Managing small business cash flow in 2022
Ideas and tips to manage your cashflow and income in 2022. It’s been a lean time for small businesses, and especially the families...
David Parker
- Jan 25
Top 10 small business trends for 2022
Small businesses went into beast mode this year. They got leaner, tougher and a whole lot wiser. It's been eye opening to see so many of...
David Parker
- Jan 12
10 reasons to get a new accountant
It's the time of year that business owners think more about goals and making more money. In addition, some think about changing...
David Parker
- Dec 20, 2021
A guide to winning customers’ hearts and minds in 2022
The last blog of 2021 leads us to probably the single most important aspect of running your own business. Customers.. As we approach the...
David Parker
- Dec 14, 2021
How UK small businesses can digitalise
It’s widely recognised that digitalisation is a huge benefit for small businesses and that through technology, they can achieve greater...
David Parker
- Nov 29, 2021
Reducing energy use in your small business
For sustainability-minded small business owners, looking at your energy use is a powerful way to continue your environmental journey....