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Get found: a five-step local SEO guide
At a glance Most potential clients find local accountants using online search. Build and regularly update a complete Google Business Profile. Manage online reviews and ensure all your business listings are consistent. 97 per cent of people looking for a local...
Dodge these 6 pitfalls on MTD for IT
At a glance Start telling clients now about the upcoming MTD for IT changes. Update your internal processes and choose the right software for...
This IFAC tool aims to end the awkward advisory pitch
At a glance Transition from compliance work to deeper, strategic advisory services. Use a question bank to spark insightful conversations with...
An Excel star explains the spreadsheet’s enduring power
For many accountants, Excel is both a cornerstone of work and a frequent test of patience. For Leila Gharani, it has become rather more: a...
Benchmarking: Can you tell if your firm measures up?
At a glance Use benchmarking to compare your firm's performance against competitors and improve. Reports help compare fees, profitability, and...
Growth, value, leadership: the IPA Group’s new plan
At a glance The IPA Group has a new 2025–30 strategic plan targeting growth, value, and leadership. The IFA remains focused on supporting its...
Build a firm that can run without you
At a glance Capture institutional knowledge in shared, accessible systems. Automate and standardise processes to reduce dependency on key...
HR on a shoestring: What to do now, and what can wait
For a small business owner, human resources is another job competing for attention – and it's one that is easily sidelined. But people are the...
Lessons from Barclays’ £42m AML fine
Image: "Barclays Bank" by Dominic Alves licensed under CC BY 2.0. The FCA recently fined Barclays £42 million for serious lapses in anti-money...
Charge what you’re really worth: the experts’ advice on raising fees
At a glance Rising costs and compliance burdens can make fee increases crucial for firm sustainability. Calculate your costs and define your...
Stuck on a problem? Talking to a rubber duck might unlock the solution
You’re neck-deep in IKEA assembly instructions. Furniture parts lie strewn across the floor. Your new purchase sits half-complete in front of...
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