I read a recent article on a popular accounting platform that seemed to be saying that some Stress can a good thing. To be fair it is not the first time I have heard that, and I do understand where the idea comes from, but I would love to explain why I disagree. Why there […]
I took over my father’s Accounting firm after he had suffered a stroke at age sixty, just as he was heading into retirement. I found myself sitting in his chair, in his office, dealing with the same clients, the same office politics, chasing the same low fees, and thinking…..there must be a better way. Why […]
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) enquiries – which can be carried out on businesses and individuals – can be very stressful, time-consuming and costly for clients. It’s therefore vitally important that a professional accountant offers valuable guidance throughout the whole process to ensure clients achieve the best possible outcome with HMRC. Always check the […]
When you’re overwhelmed by the daily work and responsibilities of running a firm, you find yourself thinking “If I only had more hours in the day”. How do I free up more time in my accountancy firm? It’s natural to feel that way when you’re head down in the work. But it’s possible you don’t […]
Like any type of investment, putting time, money, and energy into an employee’s development can be anxiety inducing: will my investment pay off? Am I making the right decision, for me and for them? You might even feel so overwhelmed with the daily challenges in your business that you don’t have time to worry […]
The most stressful month in the calendar for Accountants has now passed. It is time to take stock so that it doesn’t have to be that way again in the future. The stressed accountant A major piece of research published in 2022 by caba, an ICAEW charity, found that more than half […]
After speaking at the Accountingweb LIVE event in December 2021 I was asked to write a few words regarding the observations I made, about what is important to employees and how it can help employers to motivate their people by understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist who in 1943 published […]
I was delighted to have the opportunity to be a speaker on Mental Health and Employee Wellness at the recent Accountex London event in May 2022 and indeed before that at Accountingweb LIVE back in December 2021. This is a subject that is important to me and I will shortly explain why, but in truth […]
Accountex is a fantastic opportunity to hear lots of perspectives on running your accounting firm better. To learn how to leverage technology, increase productivity, hone your systems. But how often are you considering your mental wellbeing as a system for a stronger, more powerful business? Self care isn’t just a zeitgeisty buzzword, it’s good […]
I regularly hear people talking about saving time. Can you save it? If you could, where would you store it? Would you keep it in a paper bag in a drawer, or does it need a sealed container? We’re all desperate for more – but to my knowledge, no one finishes the journey wishing […]