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Reports in the Accountant Hub
Trial balance, profit & loss and balance sheet reports Countingup is on a mission to make it easier for you to run your business. You might have already seen the new Category Picker and Tax Estimate features in your app, and now there is a big update for the Accountant Hub What’s new? Your accountant, when linked to your […]
Category picker gets a revamp
Our category picker gets a revamp We’ve just released our new category picker and some new categories in the app. This update should make it easier to understand, view and change how your transactions (including bills & invoices) are defined. What’s new? The way categories are presented There are now five types of categories instead […]
Tax estimate tool – no more tax surprises
Say hello to the Countingup Tax Estimate tool As the self-assessment tax deadline passes for another year and more than 1 million tax returns are still to be submitted, the worlds of banking and tax continue to collide to create new innovations for small businesses. We created the Countingup Tax Estimate tool to help make […]
How you changed accounting in 2019
In 2019 the way small businesses did their accounts completely changed But that’s not all – the way you prepared for your taxes changed too. What is this new approach and why are businesses switching? 15 years ago I started my first business as a sole trader so I know small businesses hate being stuck […]
Awarded “The best business banking app”
Countingup has been crowned “The Best Business Banking App” at the Accounting Excellence Awards. If you’re like me then you might be sceptical reading any self-congratulatory post about winning an award, but the best bit is this award was independently voted for by small businesses themselves. We got the people’s vote! I would like to […]
The ULTIMATE guide for startup success – Looking ahead
Looking ahead No one can stop you now. You’ve made it through launch week, and stuff’s just got serious. Here’s how to steer the train, ship, hyperloop pod, or other transport metaphor, in the right direction. Keep an eye on the pennies Most startup failures are due to lack of cash, so cash flow management […]
The clients that make Countingup – SEASONED: Nothing But Fries
Most entrepreneurs are no stranger to shiny object syndrome –– you know, that moment when you hit upon a cool new idea, a way to pivot your business you hadn’t previously thought of, a new avenue to explore, a new service to introduce? The problem is that it’s not easy to be all things to […]
Tips for choosing a company name
So you’re getting close to choosing a great name for your new company. Remember, this name could represent you and your work for years so it’s worth running it through some checks upfront. Keep it short and memorable The shorter the name the more easily it will be remembered: Don’t choose a name that wouldn’t […]
Startup launch checklist
Launch week You’ve done the reading. You’ve made some big decisions. Your website’s ready to roll. And you’ve finally made it to day one. Here’s what you should do before you get to day seven. Be organised You can’t run a business without being in control of your documents, contacts and schedule. Something like G […]