Category: Bookkeeping
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DSO explained: turn ‘days’ into £ cash you can collect (UK service SMEs)
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DSO (Days Sales Outstanding): Formula & 7 Fixes (UK) What DSO means, how to calculate it (simple vs countback), and seven ways to cut days, with a worked example and calculator for UK service SMEs.
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Xero vs QuickBooks vs FreeAgent for service SMEs (UK 2025/26): which fits your finance stack?
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Xero vs QuickBooks vs FreeAgent (UK 2025/26): Best pick for service SMEs Compare Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent for UK service businesses. Pricing (monthly & annual), user limits, projects/time, multi-currency, CIS, MTD VAT. Worked scenarios + clear next steps.
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Best Bookkeeping Setup for SMEs (roles, controls, calendar) 2025/26 edition
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Best Bookkeeping Setup for UK SMEs (2025/26) The 2025/26 UK bookkeeping setup for service SMEs: roles, key controls and a month-end timetable that delivers management accounts within seven working days, plus a 52-week rolling forecast.
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Catch-Up / Clean-Up Bookkeeping Cost (UK): Worked Examples
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Catch-Up / Clean-Up Bookkeeping Cost (UK): Worked Examples See realistic UK clean-up bookkeeping costs. Learn what drives price, view worked examples, and use our no-surprises scoping checklist. VAT/MTD and app fees explained. Slug: /catch-up-clean-up-bookkeeping-cost-uk/See realistic UK clean-up bookkeeping costs. Learn what drives price, view worked examples, and use our no-surprises scoping checklist. VAT/MTD and app…
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DIY Bookkeeping Checklist (UK 2025/26): Minimum You Must Do to Stay Compliant
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💬 Introduction One of the most common questions UK business owners ask is:“What bookkeeping tasks do I actually need to do and how often?” It’s a fair question. Between chasing invoices, logging expenses, and staying on top of VAT returns, it’s easy to feel unsure whether you’re doing enough. From April 2026, Making Tax Digital…
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Should You Do Your Own Bookkeeping or Outsource It? (UK 2025/26)
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DIY vs Outsourced Bookkeeping (UK 2025/26): Costs, Risks & When to Switch. Not sure whether to DIY or outsource your bookkeeping? Compare time cost, software, compliance risks and growth impact. Includes MTD, VAT, and PAYE rules (UK 2025/26) with GOV.UK sources.
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Outsourced Bookkeeping + Month‑End Review Plan (UK 2025/26)
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Outsourced Bookkeeping + Month‑End Review Plan (UK 2025/26): What’s Included, Costs & Compliance A They Ask, You Answer guide for UK SMEs (5–30+ staff). See exactly what outsourced bookkeeping includes, how month‑end review works, what it costs, and the key GOV.UK deadlines you must hit.
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MTD for ITSA Explained (UK 2025/26): Do You Need to Join in 2026 and What Changes?
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MTD for ITSA Explained (UK 2025/26): Who Must Join in 2026, Exemptions, Software & Deadlines. Clear, up-to-date guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA): who must join in 2026, exemptions & deferrals, quarterly deadlines, software you’ll need, and practical steps for sole traders and landlords.