More Than Numbers: Building Businesses, Supporting Communities and Thriving with Cystic Fibrosis Vote for Any Other Business When people think of bookkeeping, they often think of spreadsheets, invoices and tax returns. For me, however, business has always been about something much bigger: helping people, solving problems and proving that challenges do not have to define…
For many small business owners, month-end can feel like a race against the clock. You’re trying to close the books, understand your financial position, and prepare for the month ahead, all while continuing to run the business. Unfortunately, even small accounting mistakes at month-end can lead to inaccurate reports, cash flow surprises, and costly decisions.…
Why I’ve Partnered with Financial Adviser Shaun Richardson Running a business or managing personal finances often means living in the fast lane. You’re working hard, supporting others, juggling responsibilities, and keeping everything moving. When life feels full, long‑term planning can quietly slip down the list — not because it isn’t important, but because there’s simply…
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…