Renovating your home can be loud, messy, and surprisingly draining. You can sidestep the chaos by staying somewhere local that feels settled, private, and easy. Think serviced accommodation that flexes with your timeline, rig ...

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

So, what is the career landscape like right now? It's faster, more flexible, and more skills-driven than it used to be. You'll do best by translating your strengths, building relationships before you need them, and choosing w ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

Cashflow is getting tight for many small businesses, so dropping the green agenda is now a logical survival step. That's quite understandable. This blog post looks at why priorities are shifting and how firms can still move t ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

If your pages look inconsistent, people assume your thinking is too. Professional document production signals competence before anyone reads a word. An Online PA can tidy, standardise, and speed up the whole process so you lo ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

Thinking about retiring from your business can feel a bit surreal. For many small business owners in the UK, the line between 'work' and 'life' has been blurry for years - so stepping back takes more than just choosing a date ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

Late tax return penalties are rising because more tax goes unpaid, and HMRC is pushing harder. If you're late, the costs can stack up quickly, but you can sometimes challenge mistakes or agree on a payment plan. So always act ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

IT in hospitality tends to wobble right when covers are full, and guests are least patient. This breaks down into avoidable patterns: lost orders, slower serving, and frustrated customers. Here's the practical way to think ab ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com

Use AI as a research tool to spark ideas and speed up reading. Then verify, compare sources, and keep judgment yours. It's guidance, not gospel ... ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

Your clients' website visitors expect instant answers. They want information while they're already on the site, not hours or days later via email. Fast, relevant responses keep them engaged and reduce the chance of losing the ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourbot.uk

Here's more information about the Sage version 33 release. It's about reducing admin and tightening compliance. Expect cleaner email management, better VAT handling across the UK and Ireland, and improved AI document capture. ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

Wondering if HMRC can take money from your business bank account? They can, but only in limited cases, using the Direct Recovery of Debts process after repeated non-engagement, as long as key safeguards are in place. The opti ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Thinking about a Workation? Milton Keynes makes it simple to stay productive without feeling stuck. You get strong connections for work and plenty of space to decompress after ... ...

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

You don't need luck; you need repeatable habits. This blog post breaks down the key skills for job hunting, from research and networking to CV writing and interview skills. Use them consistently, and you'll move through the U ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

Scrapping directors' reports is the government's latest push to simplify annual reporting. More firms could qualify for a strategic reporting exemption, and group accounts may cover more subsidiaries. This means less duplicat ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

If your inbox is running your business, you're not alone. This blog post shows how email management reduces overwhelm through smart prioritisation, filtering, and a steady operating rhythm. You'll also see how outsourcing to ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

'Added value' - it's a phrase we hear all the time, isn't it? And almost always, when consultants talk about it, they're thinking about their pricing or their Unique Sales Proposition. Then they can't differentiate their serv ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

If you can't pay your self-assessment bill by the 31st of January, don't hide from it. Get the numbers right, pay what you can, and talk to HMRC early about a time to pay arrangement. You'll usually reduce late payment penalt ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

IT for hospitality businesses takes the hit first because service can't stop while systems recover. When tech stumbles, revenue, reputation, and staff confidence wobble in minutes. The good news is that the right approach tur ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com

I'm exploring how power requirements in the mobile era reshape sustainability, resilience, and network planning. Can we reuse kit, design for repair, and cut waste while still meeting rising demand? It's a practical, optimist ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

If you've ever tried to build a chatbot and thought,"Well, that got complicated quickly" (usually somewhere between settings screens and mild existential dread), you'll be pleased to know those days are officially over. The n ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourbot.uk

Making Tax Digital for the self-employed will change how many sole traders and landlords handle income tax reporting. It's quarterly updates plus a year-end declaration, built from your digital tax records in MTD software. Th ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

The Employment Rights Act will be implemented in phases across 2026 and 2027. My blog post guides you through the changes that occur and what to prepare for. It's a practical, conversational timeline for staying confident and ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Wondering where corporate visitors stay in Milton Keynes? You'll see why many teams pick serviced accommodation from Short Stay : MK over hotels and Airbnb for longer, smoother trips. It's about space, control, and a routine ...

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

Here are three easy habits to make wellbeing in 2026 feel doable at work. You'll lower stress, protect your attention, and build steadier joy without overhauling your life. Think small actions, repeated daily, with real impac ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

Here's the latest on Inheritance Tax reforms: the APR/BPR allowance is rising to £2.5m. That should narrow the impact to the biggest estates while keeping planning practical. Less cliff-edge, clearer options, and more time to ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

If bad diary management keeps tripping you up, you're not alone. It causes missed appointments, constant stress, and income you never get back. An online PA can bring order, protect your time, and help you keep more of what y ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

Are you self-employed and trying to navigate the pathway to happiness? Understanding the dynamics of success and self-perception can significantly enhance your well-being and fulfilment as an entrepreneur ... ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

The mid-year Capital Gains Tax rate change means HMRC's online return may miscalculate CGT after the 30th of October 2024. Taxpayers may need to compute an adjustment and enter it manually. A careful check now can prevent und ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Building a cyber-smart culture is about making secure choices the default, not a one-off project. Get cyber awareness training into the flow of work, sharpen phishing prevention, and support people with clear, calm processes. ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com

Digital money is edging closer to everyday life, with regulators, banks and central banks aligning. This post looks at what might click into place in 2026, from tokenised payments to a UK digital pound. It's not guaranteed, b ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

For most web designers, building a great-looking website is only part of the job. Clients increasingly want more than clean layouts and responsive pages, they want enquiries, leads and proof that their website is actually doi ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourbot.uk

Business costs are rising, and bosses can feel it in wages and energy bills. However, the latest concessions on workers' rights could mitigate the impact and give firms more time to adapt. It's a pragmatic tweak that keeps pr ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk