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How to stop clients and customers from becoming vampires and sucking the life out of you! AccountingGeneral

How to stop clients and customers from becoming vampires and sucking the life out of you!

Most of us have encountered clients and customers who, to put it simply, are a NIGHTMARE! Some take far too much of your time! Some…

Stephen Harrison30/10/2018

How can I see what profits I’m making? 4 tips to get you in control of your business. Accounting

How can I see what profits I’m making? 4 tips to get you in control of your business.

If you’ve got a business or looking to start one, having systems that give you a live view of how your business is performing, can…

Stephen Harrison22/10/2018

I’m spending too long doing my books. What can I do? AccountingSoftware

I’m spending too long doing my books. What can I do?

When we mention Xero to clients, the general response is “is that like Quickbooks?” Most of them don’t even really know what Quickbooks does, but…

Stephen Harrison11/10/2018

How do I keep my employees happy? General

How do I keep my employees happy?

Building a successful business relies on many things, but the most important thing to remember is that your employees are your key asset. They keep…

Paul Lydiate01/10/2018

Five ways GoCardless and Xero can help your business AccountingTax

Five ways GoCardless and Xero can help your business

We’ve all been there. You do the work, raise an invoice and then have to wait for payment. There's nothing more frustrating. But wait… change…

Paul Lydiate27/09/2018

What breaks do I have to give my staff? Employment law

What breaks do I have to give my staff?

With email notifications popping up everywhere and customers expecting a quick response to their questions on social media, it's easy to forget to have a…

Tim Miles21/09/2018

Is it easy to change accountants? AccountingGeneral

Is it easy to change accountants?

Some people can be scared to move from their accountant even though they may be unhappy and feel they aren’t getting everything they need. Often…

Stephen Harrison17/09/2018

How do customer reviews help your business? AccountingTax

How do customer reviews help your business?

Let’s look at the psychology of shopping. You see a nice pair of trainers, new television, new car or even a new accountant. The first…

Paul Lydiate10/09/2018

Can I get more sales by adding live chat to my website? Computer / ITSoftware

Can I get more sales by adding live chat to my website?

Have you ever been browsing a website and a chat window popped up asking if you need help? Most likely the answer is yes! Live…

Stephen Harrison04/09/2018

What is Receipt Bank? AccountingTax

What is Receipt Bank?

Do you sometimes feel like your paperwork is getting on top of you? Or that your books are a mess and you’ve got receipts all…

Stephen Harrison30/08/2018

What services do My Accountancy Hub provide? AccountingTax

What services do My Accountancy Hub provide?

Here’s a more detailed explanation of the services in our packages. Accounts We’ll prepare and file your accounts with HMRC and Companies House, so you…

Stephen Harrison29/08/2018

Can I gift my children money? Tax

Can I gift my children money?

The bank of Mum and Dad is being used more and more these days for University fees, house deposits etc, but is this cash tax…

Paul Lydiate22/08/2018

Do I need an accountant? Accounting

Do I need an accountant?

It’s a debatable question. Much like do I need a car? Or do I need a smartphone or iPad? Most people don’t actually need a…

Stephen Harrison20/08/2018

Can I claim my mobile phone bills as a business expense? AccountingTax

Can I claim my mobile phone bills as a business expense?

If you're a business owner, the chances are you use your mobile for work purposes and for personal calls and texts. So does this mean…

Tim Miles16/08/2018

Do I need a pension scheme for my staff? Auto-enrolmentPayroll

Do I need a pension scheme for my staff?

In short: yes. If your employees meet certain conditions, you have to put them into a workplace pension scheme and contribute to their pensions. If…

Tim Miles06/08/2018

What to do if HMRC turn up unannounced at your restaurant! Tax

What to do if HMRC turn up unannounced at your restaurant!

Don’t let them in…… The end.  Jokes aside, if HMRC do show up at your premises you have rights and they must follow a set…

Paul Lydiate04/07/2018

Are employees entitled to flexible working hours? Employment law

Are employees entitled to flexible working hours?

From time to time, a member of staff may request flexible working hours. Common reasons are so that they can drop their kids of at…

Tim Miles02/07/2018

Sole trader, partnership or limited company: which is best? AccountingTax

Sole trader, partnership or limited company: which is best?

Deciding whether to be a limited company, partnership or sole trader can be difficult and confusing. The best option for you depends on a number…

Stephen Harrison25/06/2018

We’ve rebranded! Welcome to My Accountancy Hub General

We’ve rebranded! Welcome to My Accountancy Hub

After months of hard toil behind the scenes, we're proud to announce that our rebranding process is complete. JPS Accountants has become My Accountancy Hub!…

Paul Lydiate01/06/2018

What are the changes to Buy-to-let interest relief? AccountingTax

What are the changes to Buy-to-let interest relief?

The government announced the removal of higher rate tax relief, in effect restricting tax relief on mortgage interest to basic rate. Changes came into effect…

Paul Lydiate19/04/2018

Can I claim the £3,000 Employment Allowance? Payroll

Can I claim the £3,000 Employment Allowance?

The Employment Allowance can reduce a business's national insurance contributions by up to £3,000 a year. Most British businesses and charities qualify, so long as…

Tim Miles21/02/2018