Around 50% of UK small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) use accounting software, with Xero being one of the most popular choices. Businesses looking to adopt accounting software like Xero can tap into the expertise of certified advisors. These advisors have completed the training, are competent users of the software, and are in the best position to advise you on the most suitable accounting solutions.

When considering hiring external help for your small business's finance tasks, it's common to first think about the money it can save. Yet, this decision goes beyond merely reducing expenses. In this article, we explore how entrusting your financial operations to external experts can save you more than just money, including time, resources, and the hassle of managing complex financial tasks.

Every day, SMEs in the UK confront various challenges, with debt recovery tipping the list. Recent research reveals that UK small businesses are currently owed a staggering £32.1 billion in late payments. Efficient debt recovery is crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow and ensuring business sustainability. This blog post aims to guide UK SMEs through the best practices for efficient debt recovery, supported by real-world insights.

At the heart of every successful UK SME is a team that's paid on time and accurately. This blog explores some easy-to-implement payroll strategies that can save precious time and reduce stress, helping business owners focus on what they do best – growing their business.

UK SMEs face significant barriers in cross-border trade, with many grappling to align their growth ambitions with the realities of international commerce. Read this blog to learn about 5 financial solutions to the most common challenges of cross-border trade.

​Running a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) is like riding a roller coaster – thrilling, but with its fair share of ups and downs. One of these challenging parts is accounting. Accounting mistakes, often underestimated, can be a silent killer for SMEs. We discuss 9 common SME accounting mistakes and ways you can avoid them.

Traditional bookkeeping methods, often synonymous with piles of paperwork and manual errors, no longer fit the fast-paced business environment we operate in. It's no surprise, then, that the winds of change are blowing towards digital innovation, with virtual services becoming the new standard across various industries. Bookkeeping is on the front lines of this revolution, with more and more SMEs recognizing the extensive benefits that virtual bookkeeping services offer over outdated conventional practices. In this blog post, let's take a closer look at what's sparking the change in how small and medium-sized businesses handle their finances.

When you are trying to find the right growth strategy for your business, it is easy to focus on controlling every part of your organisation by yourself. From marketing to HR and finance – you can do it all…. But can you, really? Focusing too much of your energy on your business's daily running can quickly waste the creative time you should spend identifying new cash flow opportunities or target markets.

If you're an SME aiming to trim down your financial inefficiencies, you're in the right place. In this blog post, we'll guide you through five highly effective strategies. These techniques range from revealing concealed expenses to well-established methods, all designed to help you slash unnecessary costs.

If you run a small-to-medium-sized (SME) business, there's a valuable ally you might want to consider bringing aboard–a financial controller. In the following extensive blog post, we're embarking on a thorough exploration of financial controllers–their vital responsibilities, their profound importance, and the tangible impact they wield within the realm of SMEs.