If you’ve read my e-book, heard me speak or seen some of my postings on LinkedIn, you’ll know I’m a fan of technology and how it can make our lives easier and enable us to provide a far higher level of service to clients. If you’re a user of Xero or Quickbooks Online you will know there are a huge number of business applications which can be linked to these… Read more
In my opinion there has never been a better time to start an accountancy practice than right now. It’s often said that the sector is being disrupted, it really is. Technology means that work can be completed quicker and easier and from anywhere with an internet connection. The traditional 9-5 working day… is a thing of the past Cloud technology means a higher level of services with more client contact… Read more
Anyone who has played sport at any level with be familiar with this phrase. You’ve seen these people. They turn up at your club, gym, event – could be football, running, cycling – the golf course… They’ve got all the latest kit and gadgets but once the game gets under way its pretty clear they don’t know what they’re doing. I used to see this in my younger days playing… Read more
It really did – honestly. Not in a spiritual kool-aid type way but becoming a ‘Xero Accountant’ helped me to change the direction of my career which has led to more work satisfaction, getting to see more of my family and putting me more in control of work and life. If we go back to 2010 I had recently left full time employment as the Group Finance Director of a… Read more