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Frankly speaking, I consider accountants to be the guardians of the economy, acting as shields for businesses across the country. Part of what makes accountants so special is their ability to interpret the latest legislative changes, keeping their clients compliant. Just think, without accountants, how many businesses would struggle or…
Jim Scott | 24th November 2022 | 3 min read
The time of the small business is now! With the last two years giving people more time than ever to think, many have started asking themselves, what am I passionate about, and what do I actually want to do? As a result, we’re seeing more and more people taking a…
Jim Scott | 25th July 2022 | 4 min read
Business strategy, business strategy, business strategy. It seems to be what all wannabe entrepreneurial influencers with a microphone and a social account are talking about! But for many small businesses (SMEs), while the advice is brilliant, the question remaining is often: what even is a business strategy? If you’ve ever…
Jim Scott | 11th July 2022 | 4 min read
If the talent shortage hasn’t bitten you just yet, it will unless you act now. Recent surveys indicate that 74% of accountancy practices are ‘feeling the strain’ from a lack of skilled workers, and 49% said hiring/retaining staff is a significant challenge. The UK job market is currently in a…
Jim Scott | 30th June 2022 | 4 min read
“Even though change is an important part of growth, we still face a hard time liking it. We try to resist it for as long as we can before giving up. Not just in our personal lives, but even in our professional lives.” - Pooja Agnihotri, Author. Change is an…
Jim Scott | 23rd June 2022 | 4 min read
According to Companies House data, around 600 new UK accountancy firms are starting up every month. What does this mean for your firm? Essentially, the market is becoming rapidly crowded, emphasising the need to make your firm stand out amongst the crowd. While you may offer unbeatable services, customer support…
Jim Scott | 3rd May 2022 | 5 min read
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