The myth of multitasking – how do you stay focused in a distracted world?
Time Management

The myth of multitasking – how do you stay focused in a distracted world?

July 02, 2025 by Hour Hands
Running payroll, answering a customer query, organising a delivery, managing a staff training session – there are so many distractions and conflicting calls on the time of a manager.  The…
What you need to do: changes to how you file accounts with Companies House and tax returns to HMRC
Bookkeeping

What you need to do: changes to how you file accounts with Companies House and tax returns to HMRC

June 23, 2025 by Hour Hands
From 31st March 2026, the government-run joint online filing service for limited companies will close. Currently, this service is used for filing and amending your company tax returns with HMRC,…
Behind the scenes – how team meetings bring us together
Bookkeeping

Behind the scenes – how team meetings bring us together

June 16, 2025 by Hour Hands
In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in individual to-do lists, project deadlines, and emails. But one of our team successes has always been something simple yet…
Time management for remote workers
Bookkeeping

Time management for remote workers

June 11, 2025 by Hour Hands
There are many pros and cons to working remotely. Many of us enjoy the flexibility of working from home and some talk about how much more productive they are. But…
What you need to know: Charging VAT on goods sold online to UK customers
Bookkeeping

What you need to know: Charging VAT on goods sold online to UK customers

June 03, 2025 by Hour Hands
Do you run an online marketplace selling goods to UK customers?  Do you charge VAT on these goods?  This is what you need to know about VAT, eCommerce VAT and…
How often should you do your bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping

How often should you do your bookkeeping?

May 27, 2025 by Hour Hands
For many business owners the priority is on manufacturing goods or fulfilling customer requirements and dispatching orders. The financial elements of running a business are often left until they simply…