In an era propelled by rapid digitalisation, the traditional approaches of in-person meetings and physical document validation are progressively less popular among businesses to verify a client’s identity. Nowadays, electronic ID checks tend to be the method of choice. However, this has introduced heightened vulnerabilities to identity fraud, via the abundance of information available on […]
Month: June 2024
Maggie Alphonsi: 5 sporting tips to apply in your business
Margaret Omotayo Sanni Alphonsi didn’t have the easiest start in life. Raised by a single mother on a north London council estate, Margaret had a condition called talipes equinovarus (TEV) – more commonly known as club foot – a birth defect in her right foot that caused her to walk with a limp. As a […]
Flexible working changes in 2024: What employers need to know
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act has been discussed for a while and has been brought in to address the global shift happening in the workplace. It’s not just a UK initiative. The European Union (EU) has brought in the work-life balance directive. Along with other measures, it also introduces similar flexible working measures. The […]
8 AI side hustle ideas to try in 2024
Side hustles are now standard practice for many Americans. According to recent survey data, 53% of Gen Z, 50% of millennials and 40% of Gen X have one. Across the board, 44% of those with side gigs say they’ll always need them to make ends meet. Combined with their day-to-day jobs, many hustlers find themselves […]
3 pillars of successful CFOs: Strategic leadership, technological integration, and work-life harmony
While CFO roles as reliable stewards of finances are indispensable, the best modern CFOs are far more potent as catalysts of transformative change. The Sage Secrets of Successful CFOs report delves into this evolution, pinpointing the traits and strategies shared by the most influential leaders in finance. It identifies 3 critical areas of success that […]
Sage Advice United Kingdom – MTD for ITSA: What businesses and accountants need to know
Digitalisation of tax is a huge focus for the UK government. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is already running and demonstrating the benefits of digital working for many businesses. The next milestone will be rolling out MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) for self-employed individuals and landlords. MTD for ITSA was previously due […]
Overcome financial fear to grow your business (Part 1)
In the chaotic early days of starting a business, it can be easy to overlook the numbers, especially if you don’t understand them. You place all your focus on things like marketing and manufacturing, but before you know it, you have lost track of your finances. You might not even know what “good” looks like […]
Top 5 insights from Accountex 2024
Accountex 2024 was buzzing with insights, caffeine-induced energy crashes, and sore feet. There were mind-reading beer taps, VR games, and battles for the best merch. Most important, however, were the discussions attendees had along the way, the knowledge shared, and the connections made. If you missed the opportunity to attend this year, or just want […]
Sage Advice United Kingdom – MTD for ITSA: What businesses and accountants need to know
Digitalisation of tax is a huge focus for the UK government. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is already running and demonstrating the benefits of digital working for many businesses. The next milestone will be rolling out MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) for self-employed individuals and landlords. MTD for ITSA was previously due […]
Latest Sage Accounting enhancements – Sage Advice United Kingdom
As a small business owner, improving your financial processes is never truly done. You need to be constantly looking for new ways to make everyday tasks easier, faster, and simpler. To help you with this, we regularly release enhancements for Sage Accounting based on feedback from our customers. We ask them what they care about, […]