Setting boundaries and finding balance: How to avoid burnout during the busy lead up to Christmas
Bookkeeping

Setting boundaries and finding balance: How to avoid burnout during the busy lead up to Christmas

November 17, 2025 by Hour Hands
The festive season is meant to be a time of celebration and rest, yet for most SME leaders and their teams, December is an absolute onslaught. Year-end deadlines, clients needing…
Get year-end prepared by turbo-charging your October bookkeeping
Time Management

Get year-end prepared by turbo-charging your October bookkeeping

October 06, 2025 by Hour Hands
If you’re like most SME owners, the thought of year-end accounts probably makes you want to hide under your desk until January. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: leaving your bookkeeping…
Your calendar is your super power – plan your week like a pro
Time Management

Your calendar is your super power – plan your week like a pro

September 29, 2025 by Hour Hands
Many of us struggle to find enough time in our working day and likely have calendars that look like a game of Tetris – particularly if colour coding is used…
Business leaders: embrace the back-to-school energy and make September count!
Time Management

Business leaders: embrace the back-to-school energy and make September count!

September 05, 2025 by Hour Hands
It’s September and getting back into the groove of running a business after holidays, may feel a mix of emotions, including trepidation, as we realise that’s the last bank holiday…
Time Management Tips for Leaders
Time Management

Time Management Tips for Leaders

September 01, 2025 by Hour Hands
Managing time effectively as a leader can present unique challenges. Unlike large corporations with extensive support structures, managers in SMEs often juggle multiple roles whilst navigating tight budgets and limited…
How to handle high stress situations like a pro
Time Management

How to handle high stress situations like a pro

August 19, 2025 by Hour Hands
Most of us juggle many different tasks at once: performing multiple roles and wearing many different hats – add to this multiple clients, deadlines, and unexpected challenges, all whilst presenting…