What HMRC expects from your records and why most small business owners fall short
Bookkeeping

What HMRC expects from your records and why most small business owners fall short

June 19, 2026 by Hour Hands
Most small business owners know they need to keep financial records. What far fewer owners know is exactly what HMRC requires those records to contain, how long each type of…
Will AI replace bookkeepers?
Bookkeeping

Will AI replace bookkeepers?

June 08, 2026 by Hour Hands
The short answer is no, AI won’t replace bookkeepers, but their job will change AI can already handle quite a few of the traditional bookkeepers’ tasks thanks to cloud-based software…
Is your bookkeeper actually costing you money?
Bookkeeping

Is your bookkeeper actually costing you money?

June 04, 2026 by Hour Hands
You hired a bookkeeper to take the financial admin tasks off your plate, you pay the invoice each month, and you assume that your books and numbers are in good…
Outsourcing your bookkeeping, here’s how it works
Bookkeeping

Outsourcing your bookkeeping, here’s how it works

January 19, 2026 by Hour Hands
Running a small or medium-sized business in the UK is no small feat. Managing clients, overseeing operations, planning for growth… so much to do and the last thing you need…
Landlords and sole traders – What you need to know about Making Tax Digital
Bookkeeping

Landlords and sole traders – What you need to know about Making Tax Digital

January 14, 2026 by Hour Hands
HMRC has introduced a number of changes to online filing that will impact business and personal taxpayers over the next few years under the banner of Making Tax Digital (MTD).…
9 actions for SME business owners to focus on this January
Business Support

9 actions for SME business owners to focus on this January

January 07, 2026 by Hour Hands
Welcome to January! Time to get ahead of your planning and preparation for the year ahead, particularly, to get ready for significant employment and tax changes. We’ve collated a list…