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What role does compassion play in leadership?
Compassionate leadership combines management skills with empathy. Compassionate leaders are supportive, encouraging and are committed to improving the happiness of their team. All of this results in a more effective and engaged team. In today’s hybrid working...
What is my best bet for combating stagflation in 2022?
Post-pandemic supply chain bottlenecks, combined with rising energy prices and the economic effects of the war in Ukraine are seen as the main contributors to the current economic challenges. The rise in energy prices is already starting to impact the profit margins...
How can I move my business towards net zero carbon?
Businesses need to lead the way in moving towards net zero carbon emissions. There is no quick fix so businesses need to start the journey now and move towards the ultimate goal of net zero, over the next few years. Here are some of the changes that you can implement...
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XERO & OTHER TECH
5 Tips for Sales Invoices in Xero
You’re using Xero, so you already know that having your information online streamlines your business. But oftentimes our clients are surprised to find out how many ways they can streamline what they are doing in Xero. Here are our...
How to build a resilient supply chain and protect your business
How do you create a resilient supply chain and protect your business in uncertain times? Before the current Covid-19 crisis, for most businesses, sourcing supplies was all about pricing, timing and making savings where possible. Now that supply chains have...
Is Xero right for me?
Like all industry leading software providers, Xero and Quickbooks are competing for your business. Even Sage have thrown their digital hat into the ring to try and...
VAT AND TAX
COVID-19: Here to help (Resources and useful info)
All our resources relating to COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic in one place/ What would you like help with? ...
COVID-19 support: VAT
Last updated: 25/03/2020 We appreciate these are very challenging and uncertain times for individuals and businesses and are really hoping that the situation improves sooner rather than later. Rest assured that we are here to help as much as we can. As such, in...
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS TO SAVE TAX
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS TO SAVE TAX At this time of year we think about New Year’s resolutions. It is also a good time to start planning your tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5th April. An obvious tax planning point would be to maximise your ISA allowances...
BUSINESS ADVICE AND TIPS
How to respond effectively to customer complaints
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s never been easier for customers to complain. No matter how good your business is, there will always be a small number of people who aren’t happy with what you do. Put simply, you can’t please everyone. Good customer service is a...
Building an effective sales culture in your firm
Sales are the lifeblood of any business. In the current, ultra-competitive business environment, building your sales capability has never been more important. Creating an effective sales culture involves a lot more than giving people aggressive sales targets and...
Learning to disagree can be a good thing
People naturally try to avoid disagreements in the workplace. We all tend to avoid provoking conflict due to the fear of damaging our professional reputation and our relationships with colleagues. However, if you know how to disagree effectively, the outcome can be...