How to get paid faster: invoicing and credit control for SMEs
Bookkeeping

How to get paid faster: invoicing and credit control for SMEs

April 09, 2026 by Hour Hands
Every business needs a good cash flow – that’s money coming in so you can pay salaries, bills and invoices. When market conditions tighten, the old adage that cash is…
5 financial red flags every SME should spot
Bookkeeping

5 financial red flags every SME should spot

March 30, 2026 by Hour Hands
These are warning signs that indicate trouble ahead As a SME business owner, any advance warning that your business may be heading into troubled waters is welcome as it gives…
What are your biggest worries as a business owner in 2026?
Bookkeeping

What are your biggest worries as a business owner in 2026?

March 16, 2026 by Hour Hands
As we settle into 2026, business owners across the UK are facing a familiar mix of challenges including recent policy changes and economic pressures, lower disposable incomes, freight issues, political…
How high earning sole traders can use Making Tax Digital to scale smarter
Bookkeeping

How high earning sole traders can use Making Tax Digital to scale smarter

March 09, 2026 by Hour Hands
If you’re a high earning sole trader, it’s likely that you’re already using cloud-based software to manage your bookkeeping, invoicing and tax, so the move to Making Tax Digital (MTD)…
What can you outsource, as a business owner, to run your company more efficiently?
Bookkeeping

What can you outsource, as a business owner, to run your company more efficiently?

March 02, 2026 by Hour Hands
As an SME business owner, you’re juggling countless responsibilities every day. But not every task requires your personal attention. We asked our CEO, Christine Frith about outsourcing key finance, admin,…
Why sole traders earning over £50,000 can’t afford to wing Making Tax Digital
Bookkeeping

Why sole traders earning over £50,000 can’t afford to wing Making Tax Digital

February 23, 2026 by Hour Hands
If you’re a sole trader earning over £50,000 there are new rules for reporting your income tax that will impact you considerably. Known as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax,…