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 […]
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 […]
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 […]