It has been a while since I wrote a full blog post here. The last one was about a great TV series I'd been watching, and before that, a Christmas one about YourBOT. So what have I been doing and what am I up to now? ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.steffilewis.com

If you grew up in Britain in the 60s, 70s and 80s, the chances are the words ''through the round window'' will take you right back to the wonderful world of Play School ... ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

If the British Grand Prix at Silverstone is on your calendar, staying in MK can make the whole trip smoother. This guide explains why serviced accommodation in Milton Keynes is a smart base for the race weekend, from transpor ...

By Short Stay : MK on blog.shortstay-mk.co.uk

Wondering how to be confident at an interview without faking it? You'll treat it like a two-way meeting, prepare with a simple answer framework, and practise out loud so your nerves don't run the show. By the end of my blog p ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

Want the Spring Statement 2026 without the noise? This blog post explains what changed, what didn't, and why the forecasts matter. You can also download our summary and keep a simple reference of what the chancellor announced ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

If you've ever tried to set up a chatbot before, you've probably ended up lost in a maze of dashboards, API keys, token formulas, and existential despair. YourBOT takes a very different approach. You can go from absolutely no ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourbot.uk

If the paperwork is stealing evenings, it doesn't have to. This blog post explains how an Online PA can support tradespeople with automation, tidy processes and dependable follow-up. It's like having a calm, capable office in ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

Property incorporation relief is moving from automatic to claims-based from April 2026. That sounds minor, but it changes deadlines, paperwork, and risk if anything is missed. Here's what landlords and advisers should line up ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

If the internet goes down, the venue doesn't have to. This is a practical, conversational look at what fails first, what still works, and how to plan resilience without drama. The goal is steady service, even on a bad connect ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com

Running a small business means wearing too many hats and having too little time. Your systems should reduce friction, not create it. That's exactly why YourPCM was built - to be a practical, focused small business CRM that he ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourpcm.uk

You may have already done the difficult part of starting your own bookkeeping business; you've found clients, you've decided on your pricing, and now you're getting on with the day-to-day of looking after the clients you've . ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

Companies House presenter requirements have slipped from Spring to November 2026. That gives directors, PSCs, and company agents more breathing space on identity checks and ACSP registration. Use the delay to get systems, rol ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

I have been involved in many aspects of the telecoms and tech markets for the past 36 years, from selling the first PCs using Intel 286 chips in the early 90s, to supplying high-end phone systems and becoming a fully qualifie ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

Moving to Milton Keynes can feel like a lot, especially while you're job-starting and house-hunting at the same time. Short Stay : MK gives you a practical, comfortable base in the city so you can explore neighbourhoods prope ...

By Short Stay : MK on blog.shortstay-mk.co.uk

You're not broken for feeling the existential dread of a Sunday evening. This post shows you how to reduce Sunday anxiety, reset your approach to Monday, and protect your energy with simple changes. Think of it as a calmer ru ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

The record government surplus in January came from higher tax receipts, rather than lower public spending. It looks like a strong month, yet public finances still depend on growth staying on track. Here are my thoughts about ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Here's how an Online PA can support landlords without the stress. Keep paperwork, deadlines, and tenant updates moving in the right order. It's practical support that protects time, cash flow, and rental property compliance . ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

Conceived on your kitchen table, down the pub, after a particularly frustrating meeting with your boss, or that awful moment when you were told you were being made redundant, your business became your baby ... ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

Here's the practical view on the changes to Inheritance Tax in 2026, and why 'frozen' can still mean 'costly'. It covers the sticking points around thresholds, new relief limits for businesses and farms, and why AIM and pensi ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Opening a venue is exciting, but the tech can quietly make or break the day-to-day. Good IT planning keeps networks, internet, POS, and security aligned before the fit-out locks decisions in. It's the difference between firef ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com

Are AI tools disruptive in ways people don't notice until things feel off? This post looks at why younger adults ask AI for life advice, where the risks sit, and how families and firms can respond without panic. It's a pragma ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

Running a small business in the UK isn't easy. Between customers, paperwork, marketing, late-night admin, and the never-ending ''I'll just sort this quickly'' jobs, most small business owners simply don't have the time or the ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourbot.uk

Smart document capture is about to make getting documents into Xero much quicker. Upload, email, or snap a photo, and Xero will read it, prefill the record, and help match it to the bank. It's designed to cut manual entry wit ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

Wondering how the duty on electric cars will actually be charged from 2028? It's a mileage-based levy tied into the existing DVLA system, with estimates up front and a true-up later. Here's the practical shape of it, without ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

What makes a happy retirement when you've been in consultancy for years? It's less about stopping work and more about designing your identity, boundaries and next mission. Here's a clear, friendly way to exit well without bec ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

If a hotel room feels like living out of a suitcase, there's a far better option. Our serviced accommodation in Milton Keynes offers space, privacy and a routine that supports real work and real rest. It's simply easier to st ...

By Short Stay : MK on blog.shortstay-mk.co.uk

You're 50 days into 2026, so it's time to check whether your actions match your biggest career priority. Review what's worked, what hasn't, and what to change without the guilt. Then pick one priority and take the next practi ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

HMRC is issuing MTD nudge letters based on 2024/25 returns, and some may arrive in late March. If your income tops £50,000, action may be needed even without a letter. If you receive one, read it, confirm your status, then si ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

The art of compliance is simpler when an Online PA runs the reminders, records, and routines. It's like having a calm, methodical second brain for FCA admin, GDPR, and policy updates. Everything stays findable, current, and r ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

HMRC's cryptoasset disclosure service has brought in only about £4m, despite tens of thousands of nudges. That gap hints at low awareness, wishful thinking, or simple avoidance. This is what it means for crypto tax, and why a ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Shared staff logins feel like a shortcut, but they quietly create big security gaps. This blog post explains why they undermine accountability, investigations and compliance, and how tighter access can still be quick and rema ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com

The final words from a recent blog post led me to determine a business network's common point of failure. We're heading into the VoIP era and plunging feet-first into having the traditional PSTN/ISDN networks disconnected for ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net