Coronavirus & Business Support
The Coronavirus aka Covid-19 pandemic has changed daily life as we know it and thrown everyone into ...
Xero Hints, Tips & Shortcuts
As if Xero isn’t great enough, these extra hints and tips can help to make the Xero processes even s...
Reverse Charge VAT
The reverse charge procedure has been designed by the HMRC to try to counter some forms of criminal ...
Useful Excel shortcuts you need in your life!
Nowadays life is so fast paced that we could all do with more time to get things done, so anything t...
How to (legally) take money out of a limited company!
You’ve just become the director of a new limited company but now that your company is a separate leg...
What’s the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?
A very common question the Smarties team is often asked is what’s the role of the bookkeeper and the...
Why you should hire a Bookkeeper – it could change your business!
Running your own business is hard work and can be extremely time consuming, with you often needing t...
Personal tax rates for the 2019/20 tax year
Personal Allowances - If you earn under £100,000, your personal tax free allowance is capped at £12...
Brexit – Update
With Britain’s exit from the EU imminent, we have gathered the important details to prepare your bus...
Hiring your first employee – What do you need to do?
When hiring staff, it is important to ensure that you are following the correct procedures and repor...
Managing the finances of Sports and Social Clubs
Managing your money is an essential part of good club management and although managing the day-to-da...
Hiring your first employee – What will it really cost?
Making the decision to hire your first employee can feel really daunting, but it marks a big and exc...