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

Most chatbots are brilliant at answering questions ... and absolutely terrible at turning those conversations into real leads. YourBOT doesn't make that mistake. Its built-in LeadGen Engine sits quietly in the background, wat ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourbot.uk

The usual question I see asked in bookkeeping groups and forums is, where can I find customers, or how can I get experience now that I have passed my bookkeeping exams and started my bookkeeping business ... ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

Here's a useful run-through of what to review before the tax year-end on the 5th of April 2026. It covers business allowances, dividend changes, ISA tweaks and upcoming property surcharges. Think of it as a quick nudge to pla ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

If you're visiting from overseas, serviced accommodation in Milton Keynes gives you more space and a smoother routine than most hotels. You can work, cook, and switch off properly, with central access to rail links and busine ...

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

If imposter syndrome is nagging you at work, you're not alone. You'll learn why it hits high achievers and how it shows up day to day. After reading my blog post, you'll walk away with a few practical ways to rebuild trust in ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

About a million people missed the HMRC self-assessment tax return deadline, and the knock-on costs can really add up. My blog post this week walks through why it happens, what HMRC fines can follow, and the smartest next step ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Trial bundle creation is fiddly, time-sensitive, and often pushed to the last minute. An Online PA can take it off a solicitor's plate, build a compliant bundle, and keep everyone on track. It's a practical swap that protects ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

I wish I had a pound for every time I've heard that. It's a common reason given by people who dislike networking because they see the banality of talking about nothing ... ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

Here are top tax tips to tidy up savings, ISAs, pensions and gains before April. It's a friendly run-through of what people miss and how to fix it. Think of it as a quick chat that could save real money ... ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Cybersecurity risks in restaurants usually sit in the everyday routines, not the tech stuff. Our blog post this week explains where the real exposure hides and how to reduce it without slowing service. If it feels manageable, ...

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

YourBOT's brain isn't one big pot of mush where every scrap of text gets thrown in and hoped for the best. Instead, it uses a structured 'multi-source knowledge system' built around five distinct pillars: FAQs, URLs, RSS, Sit ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourbot.uk

In this week's blog post about the real costs of starting a bookkeeping business, I'm covering the extras it's easy to overlook. You'll get a realistic feel for policies, CPD, branding, and the time cost nobody budgets for. T ...

By Alison Mead on blog.siliconbullet.com

Here's what a digital pound could look like and why it's being explored by the Bank of England. It wouldn't replace cash, and it certainly wouldn't be classed as crypto. The next couple of years are about design, testing and ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

I've just finished watching five seasons of 'Person of Interest' on Amazon Prime, and like all the best sci-fi, it didn't really feel like fiction by the end. It felt like a profound warning wrapped in a really solid story .. ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.steffilewis.com

Hunting for silverstone accommodation that's close, comfy, and hassle‑free? Base yourself in Milton Keynes for fast circuit access and buzzing nightlife. Serviced apartments beat hotels and AirBnB for space, privacy, and valu ...

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

Feeling stuck, stretched, or unsure is normal. Here are some creative, practical ways to overcome common career challenges without burning out ... ...

By Dave Cordle on blog.davecordle.co.uk

Need time to help pay your tax bill? HMRC's Time to Pay arrangements can spread a Self-Assessment balance into manageable monthly payments. File early, set up a plan if eligible, and keep an eye out for scams ... ...

By Roger Eddowes on blog.essendonaccounts.co.uk

Research is time-consuming, and it's quietly stealing your best hours. Delegate it to your Online PA and get sharper tenders, stronger proposals, and clearer evidence. You stay focused; the facts get done properly ... ...

By Sarah Hannaford on blog.sarahpasolutions.co.uk

Leaving the corporate world after many years can feel a little like stepping off a high-speed train into open countryside. The pace, structure, and predictability you've known suddenly give way to freedom, and perhaps a touch ...

By Jacky Sherman on www.jackysherman.com

Ground rents will be capped at £250 from 2028, and the rules mostly target future homes rather than existing leases. It's part of wider leasehold reform and a push towards commonhold.The direction is clearer, but today's leas ...

By Helen Beaumont on blog.essendontax.co.uk

Here's the thing: plain-English IT advice turns tech noise into calm decisions during a shift. It keeps teams aligned during outages, upgrades and busy check-ins. If it's clear, it gets used ... ...

By Wolverton Solutions on blog.wolvertonsolutions.com

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

If you run a web design studio or a marketing agency, you already know what your clients want. They don't care about tokens, APIs, or the number of layers in an AI model. They care about results ... ...

By Steffi Lewis on www.yourbot.uk