If you regularly use a car for work, it’s worth thinking about whether to invest in a company car through the business, or continue to use your own car and reimburse yourself for mileage. If you are already financing...
Accuracy in accounting is crucial. However, it is also an area that is fraught with challenges, and can create significant stress for many SME owners. Professional accountants are experts at this constantly evolving...
The demise of Lloyds pharmacy was less of a sudden collapse, and more of a controlled demolition. The pharmaceuticals company had been quietly removing itself from the scene since...
Every organisation would like to have a crystal ball to determine how much cashflow they will have. This crucial figure is correlated with resilience, agility, and the opportunity...
Most SMEs use cloud accounting software to help reduce the time, costs, and stress of accounting. At Vanilla Accounting, we are often asked whether it is worth investing in a...
Today’s market offers a range of excellent accounting software for small businesses such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks. These intuitive cloud platforms can take care of every core...
With over 4 million global users, Xero is the most popular cloud accounting software available and is arguably the go-to platform for SMEs. However, competitors such as Zoho claim...
One of the best ways of saving money and planning your finances as a small business owner is by moving various legitimate expenses over to your company books. Beyond the ‘obvious’...
In an era where accounting software is becoming increasingly sophisticated, many companies are wondering whether it is still necessary to work with an accountant, or if it’s...
With the end of the HMRC 2024-2025 financial year now over, look forward to the rest of the year by staying on top of your books – not simply to maintain compliance but also to...
