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As the consequences of climate change become apparent, industries are grappling with the urgent need for sustainability ...

There are lots of use cases to show the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to perform mundane and repetitive tasks ...

A dividend is a distribution made from a company's retained profits. The dividend must be properly declared ...

If you have a new business it can be confusing to know what limited company expenses you are permitted to claim ...

We've recently added new integrations for Calendly and for a website's own Webforms, helping our valued subscribers ...

Following a hike in the BoE base rate, HMRC has adjusted its late payment and repayment interest rates accordingly ...

It was recently reported that the rate of employees quitting their 9-5 was growing dramatically across the UK ...

With many businesses, once your income heads above £85,000 you have to register for and pay VAT every quarter ...

He is taken to a safe centre, fed, watered and his keeper Joe gives him a pat on the trunk daily and a ball to play with ...

I virtual network with a lovely chap and over the past few meetings, he's been mulling over subscribing to YourPCM ...

Since 2008, wherever possible, transmitting voice services over an Internet connection line has been in testing with early adopters ...

The Government has now offered a formal reply to an open letter addressed to the Chancellor ...

Are you a bookkeeper who has exclusive access to a company's software or do you have clients who also get involved?

When it comes to winding up a limited company, understanding your tax liabilities is crucial ...

As many avid readers of our blog already know, YourPCM will never be finished. It's a work in progress ...

Did you know that many world-renowned corporations had their humble beginnings at home? But where do you go after that?

Are you tired of working from home, surrounded by dirty dishes and piles of laundry? Sick of domestic internet outages?

In a significant move, the UK Government has pledged to clamp down on unscrupulous rent-to-rent operators ...

Anyone in sales knows that rejection is part of the process. Not everyone you approach is going to buy from you ...

I've been working on and off on the YourPCM business plan ready for investment but my flywheel was a bit wonky ...

Since 2008, BT has been planning to roll out the big copper switch off of all PSTN and ISDN services throughout the UK ...

One of the biggest pains in the neck when bookkeeping is to account for the payments to utility companies ...

In an effort to streamline operations and increase efficiency, HMRC has introduced a new online service for PSAs ...

As a small business owner in the UK, you need a reliable client database that can help you grow your business ...

Brexit, the pandemic, the cost of living crisis and the war in Ukraine have caused significant disruptions to the economy ...

Lots of businesses started during lockdown. If you're looking for a serviced office in Milton Keynes, we'd recommend Bucks Biz ...

There is a common but often hidden, reason that as an independent consultant, your marketing strategy goes awry ...

In the realm of tax reduction, charitable giving can play a key role. There are three primary methods you can use ...

If you're a regular reader of my blog you'll know that it's imperative to me that I offer the highest level of support to my subscribers ...

The internet, the net, the information superhighway, the web, www, the virtual world, cyberspace. What is it really?

When you're doing your own bookkeeping, you need to include what, for most small businesses, can be the biggest cost ...

Corporation Tax has increased from the 19% we have already to 25% in April 2023. This was announced in March 2021 ...

When it comes to getting support out of the mainstream CRMs, it sometimes feels like you're trying to get blood out of a stone ...

I remember with a smile being in a group with some senior hospital consultants creating a vision statement ...

As we commemorate Value Added Tax's anniversary, let's take a look at its history and impact on the UK economy ...

As the world of work changes, businesses are looking for flexible and affordable office solutions that allow them to grow and thrive ...

Accountants are noticing an increasing number of enquiries from HMRC about the amounts spent on entertaining staff ...

I did a lot of networking in April, plenty of 121s and demos as well as adding new subscribers and training them up ...

I talk often about phishing emails that can lead to hackers penetrating your networks. Smartphones are also vulnerable ...

Are you a Xero user who has little niggles that the software does most of what you want, but not quite everything?

The business rates system in the UK is set to undergo several significant changes following a consultation ...

When it comes to growing your small business, effective communication is always key. You have to put yourself out there ...

Brand new consultants are often told not to define a target market. Just get out there and sell, sell, sell ...

I have had several clients contact me recently, asking about how to manage the King's coronation on the 6th of May ...

The role of our four-legged friends has been elevated to a beloved family member, and sometimes even to colleague ...

Despite continued efforts to combat telephone scams, fraudulent HMRC legal claim calls are still common ...

It's been a busy few weeks, but when do I get to do any coding? Mostly at the weekends

In today's technological world, there is an urgency to have all systems up and running 24 hours of the day, seven days a week ...

What do you do if you need a service or help you have not needed before? It's time to read some customer reviews ...

Travel and subsistence expenses are costs that an employee incurs while travelling for business purposes ...

In an era where the economy poses challenges for small businesses, having a tool like YourPCM can make all the difference ...

A private limited company is a popular choice for small to medium-sized businesses as it offers various benefits ...

As the world adapts to the new normal, budding entrepreneurs have transformed their hobbies into businesses ...

I talk to many people who are nervous about giving referrals. They worry it may bounce back on them ...

The Government is taking steps to address the impact of short-term holiday lets on the housing market ...

The Software as a Service (SaaS) model really has emerged as a dominant force over the past few years ...

Imagine you are scrolling through Facebook and your friend has posted a quiz that asks for personal details such as your birthday ...

Two Factor Authentication, or just 2FA for short, is an extra layer of security that adds a second step to the login process ...

HMRC has sent letters to nearly 135,000 taxpayers who currently file their self-assessment tax returns on paper ...

We often get asked about the security features of YourPCM and whether our subscribers' contact data will be safe ...

As the cost of living crisis continues to grip the nation, employers across the country face a wellbeing challenge ...

It's always heartening when businesses that started life at Bucks Biz come back to us. Our Flexibility is always the key ...

Boy oh boy, when two people who have committed to each other fall out, sour can be the understatement of all time ...

Employment-Related Securities (ERS) are a type of financial instrument that can have an impact on your limited company ...

Your customers see your Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages and read all about you. But how do they contact you?

French authorities experienced a financial boost after uncovering thousands of undisclosed swimming pools using AI ...

It's been a really interesting couple of weeks here at Steffi HQ working on business plans and refining how I do things ...

Wouldn't a bookkeeper make your life a whole lot easier? Having a clear picture of your finances at any given time is a must ...

Are you a UK small business owner looking for a perfect and powerful customer relationship management (CRM) system?

As a business owner or manager, addressing employee sickness absence can be challenging ...

It's a pleasure to help our clients to get the exact space they need. From offices inside industrial units to changing the lighting ...

People who are novice networkers confide in me that they are most worried about not being able to give back ...

To manage the financial affairs of a company, directors may need to borrow funds from their own company ...

I think the first question has to be, ''What on earth is a Goto Market strategy then Steffi?'' It's actually quite simple ...

This week has been the turn of telephony software company 3CX to have one of their most used applets compromised ...

Bookkeeping and accounting are two essential aspects of running any business. Do you know which one you need?

Accountants have raised concerns about understaffing at HMRC, complaining about prolonged delays ...

Everything seemed to ramp up in March 2023 with my SaaS business, YourPCM. It's been a really busy month ...

In these uncertain economic times, small businesses face numerous challenges, from high inflation to fierce competition ...

The Government recently implemented a tax exemption for employees undergoing recommended medical treatments ...

As the tax and NI costs of your fossil-fuel-powered company car rise, it's tempting to opt for an electric vehicle ...

Do you know what keeps you going in your business? Look at the iceberg the way a penguin does and it may become clear ...

What do your IT systems, servers, IP telephone systems, network-connected mobile phones all have in common?

I have been helping a business owner this week who uses Xero for their bookkeeping, but it's in a terrible mess ...

The UK government announced adjustments to the CGT annual exempt amount in the Autumn Statement ...

I had a really great meeting with my accountant the other day. It was about planning for the future of YourPCM ...

The UK economy has been through some rough patches, and small business owners have faced their fair share of challenges ...

The government has announced an extension for making voluntary National Insurance contributions ...

As businesses ramp up in 2023, entrepreneurs and the self-employed are considering moving out of their home office ...

Like so many things in life, the answer to this question is ''It depends'' and also ''both'' at the same time ...

The Budget didn't include any SDLT announcements, but I wanted to take a look at some potential changes ...

Back in the day, all routers by the likes of BT, TalkTalk, Sky Broadband and Virgin Media were designed for one function ...

When you are a business owner, especially in the early days, it can be convenient to claim expenses personally ...

The Chancellor has announced pension reforms aimed at encouraging individuals to increase their savings ...

I'm acutely aware of the energy consumption in my business, especially as a SaaS company operating in the cloud ...

With inflation still rampant this Budget was shaping up to be a bit of a downer after the political shenanigans of 2022 ...

Are you due to submit your Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) soon? You may need to even with no tax due ...

After the initial hype of starting your own consultancy, the weirdest thing can happen ...

Saturday night, rushing to try and finish off some paperwork and wanting to catch the last half hour of visiting time at the hospital ...

The operation of PAYE, the system used in the UK for collecting income tax, relies heavily on the tax code ...

I've always worked with small businesses throughout my 30-year web developer career. YourPCM is no different ...

HMRC has announced a new penalty system for VAT returns and payments, coming into effect from March 2023 ...

Now we're firmly into 2023, many small businesses are considering renting office space or small industrial units ...

If you have gaps in your National Insurance, you could make up deficits by paying voluntary contributions ...

I had an early lesson in time management when I was a student nurse in the RAF that I suspect lots of us had with our first jobs ...

How often have you heard someone say they can't work because their system is down or the WiFi keeps dropping out?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the Windsor Framework, developed in conjunction with the EU ...

Payroll is something you need to get correct as a bookkeeper, but often information is sent to you late ...

Seriously, who'd be a SaaS entrepreneur? It is very hard work and I sometimes look at those doing 9 to 5 with a little jealousy ...

The 5th of April is only weeks away, so now is the time to review personal tax affairs ready for year-end ...

Making gifts to grandchildren can be a great way to reduce Inheritance Tax (IHT) and give grandchildren a helping hand ...

When you go to a networking event, by the time you leave, most people will have disappeared into your head ...

The phrase 'Internet of Things' (IoT) reminds me of when a person can’t remember a name of a particular item ...

There are many different sorts of bookkeeper or bookkeeping services open to you when you start a new business ...

SME stands for 'Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise' and are classed as businesses with fewer than 250 employees ...

If there's one thing I can talk about for hours, it's YourPCM. I love what I've created and am very passionate about it ...

We’re all facing a little economic gloom at the moment. The first thing a lot of businesses do is cut their outgoings ...

When starting a business, you've got to understand the one-time expenses associated with getting started ...

We have some brilliant clients and at our Denbigh Business Park, we have the AmaZingZing café ...

A question I get asked is why people should use a property tax advisor rather than their own accountant ...