Accurate bookkeeping is the secret to better business decisions
Bookkeeping

Accurate bookkeeping is the secret to better business decisions

November 10, 2025 by Hour Hands
Unless you’re like us and love numbers, you’ll probably think that bookkeeping isn’t the most glamorous part of running a business. It’s not exciting like a big client win, an…
Autumn Wellbeing
Bookkeeping

Autumn Wellbeing

September 22, 2025 by Hour Hands
Our wellbeing guru, Nat, has been talking to us about how to change our work rhythms as Autumn approaches. Summer has passed and there’s a good four months until we…
Why September is ideal for a bookkeeping health check
Bookkeeping

Why September is ideal for a bookkeeping health check

September 17, 2025 by Hour Hands
As business owners focus on the next trading period, we propose that September presents an ideal opportunity for you (or us) to conduct a thorough bookkeeping review. For some, the…
What metrics should you track in management accounts?
Bookkeeping

What metrics should you track in management accounts?

August 20, 2025 by Hour Hands
Management accounts are not required by law and you don’t have to file them with Companies House or HMRC but they are a set of numbers that give you a…
Companies House – new ID rules for Directors
Bookkeeping

Companies House – new ID rules for Directors

August 05, 2025 by Hour Hands
All company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) need to verify their identity with Companies House to prove who they are. This is a new legal requirement under the…
Is VAT registration right for your business?
Bookkeeping

Is VAT registration right for your business?

July 30, 2025 by Hour Hands
One of the key decisions for business owners is whether to register for VAT (Value Added Tax). The choice you make can have an impact on your finances, customers and…