The New Year is a perfect time to reassess your business goals and align them with your financial aspirations.

For many sole traders January is a time of dread, but it needn't be! Read on to make tax time less stressful for you this year!

Trivial benefits are a tax-efficient way to boost staff morale, without worrying about tax or National Insurance. Let's look at the rules!

Autumn is a perfect time to pause and reassess goals before the year ends.

Solid operations are critical to business growth. But a well-defined month-end process will impact your bottom line

A business plan is the foundation upon which successful businesses are built. It serves as a roadmap, guiding you through the challenges

We have started using Profit First at home and teaching our kids the tools for the future as well.

We explore some common business challenges and discuss how outsourcing, automation, and getting the right support can help overcome.

You wouldn't be alone if you thought that you couldn't possibly start using Profit First because you have debts that you need to pay...

When you think about planning a holiday, you probably picture setting a budget, researching destinations, and making sure every detail is co

When it comes to money we tend to pay those who shout the loudest BEFORE we even think about paying ourselves! 

As June rolls around, the anticipation of summer brings excitement for us at Accounts By Ciara but we also sense the touch of anxiety...

Are you aware that when it comes to filing your taxes, your business income isn't the only thing you need to declare? Many people...

If there’s one figure you know in your business, I expect it’s your bank balance. And it’s a pretty important one. But alone it doesn’t...

This is one of the most frequently asked questions we are asked every year, and these are the facts.

There’s an important question to answer: Will anyone need a bookkeeper in the future? It’s not a simple question to answer.

For many self employed business owners, April signals the start of a new financial year. The slate is wiped clean. Bad habits can be set...

At Accounts By Ciara, we love entrepreneurs. We love to be entrepreneurial ourselves. And we know that as you do this, you are fuelled by...

Are you a lover or a hater of technology? Most people fall into one camp or the other! Many of our clients warmly embrace technology,...

Introduction to bookkeeping Bookkeeping: you might think of it as just another expense, or at best, a way to keep track of where your...