A Fresh New Look for Any Other Biz: Luminar Digital Delivers a Clean, Modern Overhaul Luminar Digital has completed a thoughtful and carefully balanced redesign of the Any Other Biz website, bringing a fresher, more contemporary feel while staying true to the brand’s existing identity. The brief was clear: refresh the site without reinventing it.…
QuickBooks or Xero? Why We’re Giving You the Power to Choose When I started Any Other Business, my mission was simple: to take the “boring” out of your bookkeeping so you can focus on your craft. For a long time, QuickBooks was our primary tool for making that happen. It’s intuitive, powerful, and excellent for…
Case Study: Quality Over Quantity in Accounts Operations Executive Summary This case study examines how a high‑volume, speed‑driven approach in an Accounts department led to repeated errors, duplicated effort, and unnecessary labour costs. It contrasts this with a quality‑focused approach that, although slower at the initial stage, ultimately reduces rework, improves accuracy, and lowers operational…
Invoice fraud is rapidly becoming one of the most damaging threats facing UK businesses. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated, more convincing, and more persistent — and even well‑established companies with strong internal controls are being targeted. If your business pays suppliers, manages invoices, or handles bank detail changes, this is a risk you cannot afford…
Download Mixed-Use Vehicle Expenses Guide Learn how to correctly record mixed‑use vehicle costs in your bookkeeping system — whether you’re using QuickBooks, spreadsheets, or another accounting platform. In this video, I walk you through the cleanest, HMRC‑friendly method for handling a vehicle that’s used for both business and personal travel. What you’ll learn Topics covered…
The UK tax year running from 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026 might feel a long way off, but the key deadlines arrive faster than most people expect. Whether you’re a sole trader, landlord, company director, or anyone else who needs to complete a Self Assessment tax return, getting ahead of the dates can…
March 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential months for UK payroll teams in recent years. With major reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), significant increases to the National Minimum Wage (NMW), and a growing compliance burden driven by both domestic and EU‑aligned regulations, payroll professionals are navigating a period of…
The online world has made it easier than ever to stay connected, but it’s also opened the door for criminals who are becoming bolder, smarter, and far more strategic. One of the simplest ways scammers steal identities today is by lifting photos, names, and personal details from social media to create fake accounts that look…
When we talk about scams, most people picture individuals being targeted: phishing emails, fake texts, bogus phone calls. But there’s a growing threat that doesn’t get nearly enough attention — and it’s hitting businesses of every size. Criminals are no longer just casting wide nets hoping to catch an unsuspecting member of the public. They’re…
Running a small business is demanding enough without unexpected threats creeping into your day. Most of us accept that the modern world brings its share of spam calls, phishing emails, and the occasional nuisance message. But nothing prepares you for the moment when a stranger decides to target you—not just as a business owner, but…