This Christmas, if you're visiting Milton Keynes, Short Stay: MK provides the perfect home-from-home for you. With fully equipped apartments and outstanding amenities, your stay will be stress-free and enjoyable ... ...

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

Here's why networking is important: it opens hidden opportunities, builds credibility, and accelerates growth. It strengthens career development and career progression. It's about relationships, not transactions ... ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

The Chancellor is set to announce the Autumn Budget 2025 next week. What do I feel she needs to announce to make it a credible plan for businesses to see? It should certainly protect investment and avoid blunt tax hikes ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Here's how a VA can create systems that keep your business running smoothly. They tidy the chaos, automate routine tasks, and keep you focused. It's practical, calm, and built for growth ... ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

If you're an independent consultant, you don't just deliver client work - you also run marketing, sales, finance, and operations. With so many responsibilities, it's easy to lose track of what's actually driving your business ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

HMRC Christmas tax rules often surprise side hustlers each December. Here's what counts, what doesn't, and when to register. Stay compliant and keep more of your Christmas earnings ... ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Here's the cost of unplanned IT downtime, explained simply. It's pricier than most SME leaders think, but it's fixable with proactive support. Let's make interruptions rare and recovery fast ... ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com

Did you know that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 99.9% of the businesses in the UK? At the start of 2023, there were estimated to be 5.6 million private-sector businesses ... ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

As UK SMEs navigate complicated growth phases, the rise of fractional leaders presents a compelling alternative to traditional full-time hires. These seasoned professionals offer strategic support while allowing businesses to ...

By Steph Birch on blog.birchstrategicservices.com

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Many small business owners attempt DIY bookkeeping to save costs and maintain control. Yet, this path can be daunting. Learn how you can manage your finances more effectively with my Bookkeeping Buddy subscription, ensuring y ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

With the state of the economy, everyone is feeling it. That's why our teams must work efficiently and not stress about their lives. Here's how employers can improve work-life balance for their employees with pragmatic, low‑fr ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Considering Relocating To Milton Keynes? Short Stay: MK offers flexible accommodation solutions, making your transition easy while you explore your new city at your leisure ... ...

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

Imagine setting out on a mountain climb without a map or destination in mind. The path feels uncertain, the terrain unfriendly, and doubts creep in at every turn. Making career decisions without knowing your core values can f ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

What are the company car taxable benefits for 2025/26? Well, with CO2 bands, list price rules, and future rate rises, this is a clear, upbeat take on HMRC changes. Use it to plan your company cars and electric vehicles with c ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Here's how small businesses waste time without even noticing, and how a Virtual Assistant fixes it. Expect calm inboxes, smoother workflows, and better time management. Less firefighting, more momentum ... ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

I recall a fellow attendee at my first sales training course, when I was preparing for my own transition from employee to consultant. She confided in me that before her first sales meeting, she threw up in the car park ... ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

Rumours in the media suggest the Chancellor may curb pension salary sacrifice in the Autumn Budget. Employers, employees, and HMRC see risks to take-home pay and saving habits. Here's what could really happen ... ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Here's a plain-English take on how you can avoid some common cloud pitfalls. A sharper cloud strategy reduces risk, spend, and complexity while supporting your growth. Learn what to streamline and what to standardise ... ...

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

Sales outpace delivery when foundations lag. In this week's blog post, I want to show how building operational capacity across people, process, tech, data, and service protects profit. Invest before the firefighting starts .. ...

By Steph Birch on blog.birchstrategicservices.com

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By Steffi Lewis on www.sblogit.com

I created my Bookkeeping Buddy community last year to offer a higher level of support to bookkeepers across the country, and it really has turned into a community. At a recent Accountex London exhibition, two of my Bookkeepin ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

AI speeds up data capture and checks, while accountants provide guardrails. Use both to prepare your tax return with fewer errors and less hassle. It's efficient, affordable, and grounded in human oversight ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

I was pretty emotional the other night whilst talking with ChatGPT; in a good way, of course. We've been working together on YourBOT for the past month and have finally reached the end of core coding ... ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.steffilewis.com

Here's why serviced accommodation in Milton Keynes wins for overseas guests. It offers space, privacy, and smart flexibility close to city life. It's a calm base that makes work and downtime effortless ... ...

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

Here's how to handle well meaning career advice without losing sight of your goals. You'll learn to listen politely, filter insights, and choose based on the skills and values you actually want to use. Get independent guidanc ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

I'm uneasy after Reeves' pre-budget speech because tax rises are definitely on the agenda now. So what might change - from Income Tax to frozen thresholds - and why? If you've a payslip or a mortgage, or even just a weekly fo ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

A Virtual Assistant for tradespeople can cut administration, speed up quotes, and keep phones answered. It helps win more work with far less stress. Here's how it pays off ... ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

Older farmers face a cliff edge in April 2026. An inheritance tax transitional gifting rule could ease pressure and protect family businesses. Here's why it matters and what should happen next ... ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Speaking to your ideal clients works when your process is simple, repeatable, and human. Keep your strategy clear, your messaging calm, and your next steps easy. Do it regularly, and you'll build a steady, compounding pipelin ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

Many small and medium-sized enterprises are focusing on using AI to reclaim time, driven by evidence that adoption can lift productivity by around 20%, equivalent to an extra working day each week without needing to increase ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com