Coronavirus: How you can prepare your business

Coronavirus: How you can prepare your business

We are all facing a considerable level of uncertainty at the moment and for business owners in particular there will be a host of thoughts occupying your minds as to how to navigate the next few weeks or potentially months as the world battles against the coronavirus...
Budget vs Forecast; why creative agencies need both

Budget vs Forecast; why creative agencies need both

In June a report by the Creative Industries Foundation and Creative England stated that creative industries generated 2 millions jobs yet only 38% had a business plan or forecast. Trying to make decisions without knowing the outcome is difficult at best. You could say...
Xerocon 2017 – Why it’s important for small business

Xerocon 2017 – Why it’s important for small business

Last week we attended Xerocon 2017, Xero’s annual UK conference and whilst it may have a delegate list of accountants, it’s far from an accounting conference. It’s about tech and small business and that’s why we’re sharing our findings with you. For us it was Xerocon...
Managing currency differences using Xero

Managing currency differences using Xero

  Currency exchange rates fluctuate constantly and for businesses that trade across currency boundaries, there will be gains and losses.  With the dramatic effects on the Pound caused by Brexit, businesses may currently be seeing bigger differences than usual....