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Using AI to improve your financial management
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Transforming your financial management with AI

AI-powered tools can streamline financial management for small businesses by automating tasks, improving cash flow, enhancing forecasting, and managing risk - boosting efficiency and decision-making.

Date: 31 March 2025 By:

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Bank statement PDF to Excel: Analyse and optimise your finances

Learn five secure methods to convert bank statement PDFs to Excel for easier analysis, from using software to AI tools, and ensure data security for better financial management.

Date: 27 March 2025 By:

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Avoid common mistakes when choosing accounts receivable software

Accounts Receivable (AR) software can improve the efficiency of your AR team and boost cash flow and customer satisfaction. Avoid these common mistakes when choosing AR software.

Date: 20 March 2025 By:

A woman claims a tax rebate after submitting her self assessment tax return early
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Why file your self assessment tax return in April?

Why file your self assessment tax return early when you know the deadline is not for months? There are several compelling reasons which we explore in this blog.

Date: 18 March 2025 By:

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The overlooked details that make or break your business

In business, it’s often the little details that can have the biggest impact on a company's efficiency, reputation, and bottom line. Here’s why the small things matter.

Date: 17 March 2025 By:

A call centre team is free to focus on more complicated enquiries thanks to chatbots
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Scaling customer support without increasing overheads

Customers expect a speedy resolution to their queries and to be able to contact you via their preferred medium. So how can small firms scale their customer support without increasing their overheads?

Date: 5 March 2025 By:

A man manages his investment portfolio from the airport lounge
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Key considerations for investing whilst living abroad

Working abroad can present some great opportunities for new experiences but it can also offer access to some investment options that might not be available back home.

Date: 25 February 2025 By:

A man uses and IBAN to make and receive international payments
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Leveraging fintech and understanding IBANs

Modern businesses require modern solutions. IBAN and fintech are two such areas that businesses with global ambitions need to understand and adopt.

Date: 25 February 2025 By:

An HR manager rosters staff with a scheduling app
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Top seven employee scheduling apps

Discover our top seven employee scheduling apps to help businesses streamline their business operations and workforce management in 2025.

Date: 25 February 2025 By:

A man submits digital VAT records
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VAT management for UK SMEs: streamlining digital payments

Complying with VAT rules is essential. Making Tax Digital has digitised the process but small businesses still need to record and file the correct information using compliant software and tools.

Date: 21 February 2025 By:

Energy-efficient sash windows
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Sash window draft proofing and the 0% VAT scheme

Discover how the UK government’s 0% VAT scheme for energy-saving measures can help you cut your VAT bill and energy costs.

Date: 18 February 2025 By:

A young man reports his self assessment tax income online
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MTD for ITSA is coming

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) will finally begin its rollout from April 2026. Discover what it means for you and when you will need to comply.

Date: 31 January 2025 By:

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How to secure online communications with clients

Securing your online client communications is essential. Discover an eight-step plan for keeping communications and client data safe.

Date: 17 January 2025 By:

An expat Brit completes her self assessment
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How to file a UK self assessment as an expat

If you’re an expat Brit, you might be wondering whether you need to complete a self assessment tax return and pay UK tax on your UK earnings. Here’s what you need to know.

Date: 13 January 2025 By:

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How to avoid foreign transaction fees

In an increasingly global world, small businesses can buy and sell to businesses overseas. This can expose them to foreign transaction fees. Here’s how to avoid these additional business costs.

Date: 7 January 2025 By:

A man planning his 2025 business strategy
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How small UK businesses can thrive in 2025

Many businesses are setting their plans for 2025. Here's how you can set a strategy that will help your business face future challenges.

Date: 3 January 2025 By:

A man checks his business credit score
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Boost your business credit score

A good business credit score can give you access to better financing options, favourable supplier terms, and lower costs for insurance and loans. Here’s how to improve yours.

Date: 20 December 2024 By:

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