What to look for in an Executive Assistant in the Age of AI
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What to look for in an Executive Assistant in the Age of AI

September 30, 2026 by Hour Hands
If you’re recruiting an executive assistant at the moment, take another look at your job specification. It’s highly likely that it still asks for many of the same skills as…
Hour Hands is a certified B Corporation. Here’s what this means.
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Hour Hands is a certified B Corporation. Here’s what this means.

September 15, 2026 by Hour Hands
We are proud to share that we are now a certified B Corporation. This is official recognition of the way that Hour Hands works. We’re honest, care for our team,…
Nearly half of sole traders missed the first MTD deadline. Here’s what to do now
Workplace Wellbeing

Nearly half of sole traders missed the first MTD deadline. Here’s what to do now

September 13, 2026 by Hour Hands
If you’re self-employed, a sole trader or a landlord, you should have made your first Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax submission on 7th August. If you missed this…
Can your business afford not to invest in wellbeing? The numbers say no
Workplace Wellbeing

Can your business afford not to invest in wellbeing? The numbers say no

August 11, 2026 by Hour Hands
Employee wellbeing for small businesses usually appears in value statements in some form or other – using words such as engagement, retention, productivity, resilience, performance. But whilst wellbeing is often…
What happens if you miss your first MTD submission deadline?
Business Support

What happens if you miss your first MTD submission deadline?

July 29, 2026 by Hour Hands
If you’re a sole trader or landlord and are now required to file under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, there’s a good chance you already know when your quarterly…
Using AI in your bookkeeping? Here are the risks to watch out for
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Using AI in your bookkeeping? Here are the risks to watch out for

July 27, 2026 by Hour Hands
AI automated bookkeeping tools make it easier than ever for small business owners to keep on top of their finances. Software such as Xero and QuickBooks can reconcile bank payments,…