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…
Holiday cover for self-employed business owners
Business Support

Holiday cover for self-employed business owners

March 23, 2026 by Hour Hands
Simple planning that gives you precious time to rest and revitalise. Taking a proper break is vital for every business owner’s wellbeing, but for many SME owners the idea of…
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,…