Sometimes the best lessons come when you're least expecting them! I recently enjoyed a wonderful family day out at The Patch MK with my grandchildren, Freddie and Flo, and it got me thinking about the importance of having a P ...

By Davina Farrer on blog.joindavina.co.uk

Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate boardroom discussions and technology strategies, but while organisations focus on AI adoption, another significant shift is quietly gathering pace. For the telecommunications sect ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

Most of us have small routines that shape our everyday lives. We wake up around the same time, make a cup of tea, check our messages, or let someone know we've arrived home safely. These small habits might not seem particular ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.uk

Keeping track of your accounts is a science as well as an art form. Yes, of course you can do it yourself, but wouldn't a bookkeeper make your life a whole lot easier? Having a clear picture of your finances at any given time ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

Most people assume that earning more means taking home more money. Unfortunately, the 60% tax trap reminds us that the UK tax system isn't always straightforward. For higher earners approaching £100,000, a pay rise or bonus c ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Late last year, I read an article in The Guardian about Joyce Vincent, a woman who died alone in her London flat and wasn't discovered for more than two years. It stayed with me ... ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.uk

Finding the right serviced accommodation in Milton Keynes can make all the difference to a successful project. Whether you're on a short-term contract, managing a long-term installation, or travelling with a team, having some ...

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

Have you ever stopped to think about the difference you want to make in the world? For some people, that means tackling global challenges, changing lives or leaving a lasting legacy. For others, it means raising a happy famil ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

As the next budget approaches, speculation about tax changes is gaining momentum. The Chancellor faces a difficult balancing act: managing public finances, encouraging economic growth, and avoiding further pressure on busines ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Choosing trusted contacts may sound straightforward: pick someone you know, add their details, and you're done. But it's worth thinking a little more about the decision. A trusted contact isn't there to monitor someone or tak ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.uk

Every small business generates documents. From invoices and contracts to customer correspondence and internal procedures, the amount of information can quickly become overwhelming ... ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

Have you ever stopped to think about what you'd really like your life to look like a year from now? Not just the things you need to get done next week, but the bigger picture. More freedom, more adventures, more time with the ...

By Davina Farrer on blog.joindavina.co.uk

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

Caring about someone often comes with a quiet background worry. Are they OK? Have they eaten? Did they get home safely? Are they having a good day? When someone you care about lives alone or simply values their independence, ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.uk

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

There is something wonderfully British about gathering colleagues around a table, ordering a few sandwiches and calling it a productive meeting. After all, everyone needs lunch, and discussing business while eating seems perf ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Living independently can bring a wonderful sense of freedom. Having your own space, making your own decisions, and choosing how you spend your day are all important parts of maintaining independence, no matter your age or cir ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.uk

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

In my last blog post, I talked about that feeling of being comfortably, or perhaps uncomfortably, numb at work. You may have realised that your current role no longer excites you and started thinking about your passions and s ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

The recently announced State Pension Triple Lock changes mark a significant shift in how the State Pension could increase in the future. The existing triple lock will remain in place until April 2030, but after that the earni ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

YourPING daily check-ins answer one simple question: Are you, or someone you care about, OK? They do that without requiring an app, special equipment or constant daily phone calls ... ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.uk

When I'm analysing a property deal, the asking price is only the starting point. A property might look like a fantastic opportunity at first glance, but several numbers need to add up before I'm ready to make an offer ... ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

A genuine smile doesn't mean everything is perfect. It doesn't mean there aren't challenges to face, difficult days to navigate, or moments when things feel harder than we expected ... ...

By Davina Farrer on blog.joindavina.co.uk

The roots of technology, especially in the telecommunications industry, go back to 1837 with the introduction of the Morse code telegraph over copper wires. Prior to that, a written message would need to be handed to a horsem ...

By Pritesh Ganatra on blog.btsuk.net

When I first started building YourPING, the idea was simple: someone should notice if you don't check in. It began as a way to give individuals and families extra reassurance without constant phone calls, complicated technolo ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.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

A director's loan account can be a normal, useful part of running a limited company. It records money moving between a director and their business that isn't salary, a dividend or reimbursement of a genuine business expense . ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

It would be easy to describe YourPING as an app, but that doesn't really explain what we're trying to achieve. The technology is simply the mechanism behind something much more human: connection, reassurance, independence and ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.uk

Finding the right accommodation for business travellers in Milton Keynes isn't just a matter of comparing nightly rates. When you're visiting for a few days, a small price difference may not seem significant. It matters far m ...

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

Sometimes there isn't anything obviously wrong with your job. You turn up, do what is expected of you, get paid and repeat the process the following week. Yet somewhere along the way, the enthusiasm has disappeared ... ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

The state pension triple lock has played an important role in protecting pensioners from falling behind as wages and prices rise. For many people, particularly those with little other retirement income, that protection matter ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

A daily reassurance check-in is a simple way to let someone know you are OK. At an agreed time each day, you receive a check-in and respond to confirm everything is fine. Most days, that is all that happens. You check in, get ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourping.uk