The average UK SME is owed £66,770 in unpaid invoices. Is your business one of them?
Bookkeeping

The average UK SME is owed £66,770 in unpaid invoices. Is your business one of them?

June 30, 2026 by Hour Hands
£66,770 is not a small number. Late payments for most SMEs in the UK represent weeks of revenue, months of operating costs, and in some cases the difference between a…
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…
Outsourced PA services: are they worth it for small business owners?
Virtual Assistant

Outsourced PA services: are they worth it for small business owners?

May 24, 2026 by Hour Hands
You’re probably half-convinced about the value of outsourcing your PA services but aren’t quite ready to commit. Maybe you’ve been quietly drowning in admin for months but are unsure that…
How to find an experienced virtual assistant
Virtual Assistant

How to find an experienced virtual assistant

May 06, 2026 by Hour Hands
More companies are benefiting from the flexibility of using a virtual assistant. A virtual personal assistant, also known as a VA, can manage administration, diary and calendar, bookings and research…