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Why blogging is important for your business
Blogging is a free and simple way for your business to show who you are and what you do best through content (be it written, visual or video). But don’t think you have to call it a ‘blog’ if that isn’t you. You can write useful and engaging content for your website, but call it […]
How to minimise stress in the accounting profession
The calendar of every accountant is generous when it comes to the number of potentially stressful days. From changes in regulatory reporting to new business demands — and don’t even get us started on year-end. If you own or manage an accountancy firm, it’s essential to show your staff that you care for their well-being. […]
What does client retention mean? Your guide to retaining accounting customers
What does client retention really mean for your firm? Research shows that when firms are able to increase retention by 5%, they witness a profit increase in the range of 25-95%. But, how do you get clients to stay with you? This guide will share some helpful tips to help you keep your clients happy […]
How to invoice a client for freelance work
To succeed as a freelancer, you need to get paid for your work. It doesn’t matter if it’s one freelance gig a month or a full-time occupation –– you still need to send out an invoice to get clients to pay what they owe you. You clients may not remember to pay you until they […]
How long do CHAPS & BACS payments take?
If you are making transfers frequently between banks in the UK, you have a few options available to you. CHAPS and BACS payments are among the most common for higher value transactions, but what are they and how long do they take to clear in the payee’s bank account? This article will look at the […]
What is the best online accounting software for small businesses?
When you’re running a small business, you’ll need to find ways to save time and make sure you can get the most out of each working day. Online accounting software for small businesses goes a long way towards freeing up your time by helping you automate financial admin. Manual, paper-based processes can be time-consuming and […]
A step-by-step guide: How to make an invoice
When you’ve set up your business and sold products or services, you need to send out invoices to your customers. But how do you make an invoice? Knowing what information to include in your invoice can be difficult, even if you’ve been running your business for a while. This guide will cover the following topics […]
How to advertise a small local business
Looking to launch your new business in your local area? Find out how to advertise your small business using a variety of different channels in this guide by Countingup. We’ll walk you through how to emphasise the ‘local’ part of your business’ brand, as well as market online and in-person so you can gain more […]
How to budget for starting a business
From governments to households, budgeting is how people manage their money. If you’re starting a small business, you’ll need a budget that maximises each penny. In this guide, we’ll walk you through some key aspects of budgeting for your small business. Find out: How to budget How to make budgeting effective Risks of not budgeting […]