6 things to consider before you make your first hire

Congratulations! Getting to the stage where it feels like you’re ready to make your first hire is no mean feat.  However, while delegating some of your day-to-day tasks will doubtless free up more time to work on the strategies that’ll...

/ 15th September 2021

How to boost your small business by leveraging your existing network

It’s a common mistake many small business owners make when it comes to sales: focusing all of your attention on new customers…and forgetting that, actually, your strongest asset is your previous and existing customers. And it doesn’t just happen in...

/ 8th September 2021

3 ways to get the most out of working with your accountant — with Clear Books Accounting Partner Annette Bunn from RIFT Accounting

At Clear Books we talk a lot about small business heroes and the incredible work you’re all doing running your businesses — but there are some business heroes that, as far as we’re concerned, don’t get nearly enough credit. Clear...

/ 31st August 2021

The Story behind Clear Books

In this blog, Ruth Fouracre, Clear Books CEO writes about how Clear Books online accounting software was born and how it evolved since her husband, Tim Fouracre, conceived the idea and made it a reality. A bold new idea: online...

/ 25th August 2021

Starting a business? These are the 5 boxes to tick before you make your first sale

It’s a real rush, starting a business. You feel energised, your head is brimming with ideas, and you just can’t wait to get started. In fact, you’re so excited, you’re tempted to jump straight onto your social media platform of...

/ 18th August 2021

Small Business Heroes blog: for the support you need, whatever stage of business you’re in

Not all heroes wear capes… Some heroes are taking a chance on a long-held entrepreneurial dream. Some heroes are breaking barriers, defying the odds, and creating innovative new products. Some of them are creating entire industries from scratch. And some...

/ 11th August 2021

Clear Books integrates with Revolut Business

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Revolut Business to make it easier for Clear Books customers to pay their bills and run payroll with a click of a button. Save time managing your business finances With...

/ 2nd June 2021

Clear Books Payroll supports businesses affected by the new off-payroll working rules (IR35)

Clear Books is proud to provide small businesses with a simple payroll solution that links directly to Clear Books accounting software to support efficient bookkeeping processes. Recently, we’ve made changes to our payroll to help customers affected by the new...

/ 16th March 2021

Clear Books: choosing the right type of subscription

Clear Books provides a range of online accounting subscriptions to support the changing needs of your client base. We offer accountant access only subscriptions (Practice Edition) and collaborative subscriptions (Small & Large) which support client access and use of the...

/ 16th December 2020

Clear Books: how to avoid coronavirus scams

Have you come across a scammer trying to win your trust this year? Unfortunately, fraudsters are on the rise trying to make use of the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to take advantage of people’s sense of uncertainty and fear....

/ 9th December 2020
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Working from home? You may be eligible for tax deductions

It’s pretty uncertain out there. Businesses are preparing for postponements, cancellations and potentially staff illness, and of course, further lockdowns. If you are working from home because of coronavirus, one thing is certain; tax deductions are available to help you...

/ 20th November 2020

Clear Books: making it easier to manage business finances and cash flow

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our enhanced dashboard on Clear Books online accounting software. Customers will now be able to manage their cash flow with simple graphs to help them stay on top of their business finances. Here’s...

/ 18th November 2020

Clear Books: Online accounting software that stands out from the crowd

With multiple cloud accounting systems available on the market, choosing a primary online accounting software for your accountancy practice might seem like a daunting task. After all, a quick Google search will bring up dozens of results - but which...

/ 4th November 2020

Revolut Business and Clear Books help Sublime Yachts make accounting easy

Our seamless integration of bank feeds between Revolut Business and Clear Books makes it quick and easy to match bank payments to invoices, bills and expenses so you can account for every penny received and spent.  We’re delighted to have...

/ 13th October 2020

Updates to the partner area allow Clear Books partners to monitor their clients’ bank feeds with ease

When it comes to cloud accounting, many small businesses, bookkeepers and accountants will tell you that setting up automated bank feeds is one of the fundamental steps to building efficient bookkeeping processes. As an account manager, I have time and...

/ 17th September 2020
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You can now do more with the Clear Books Mobile app

We’re excited to announce that the Clear Books Mobile app now allows you to snap or upload even more types of receipts and bills. Our innovative system will then scan and extract important information with greater accuracy. It’s a faster...

/ 2nd September 2020
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Clear Books: partner accounting software of Metro Bank

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new partnership with Metro Bank. Metro Bank customers can sign up to Clear Books accounting software via the Metro Bank app today and benefit from great partnership perks like: Connecting to direct...

/ 21st August 2020
Stripe now integrates with Clear Books accounting software

Clear Books announces integration with Stripe: Accept card payments & keep track of income easily

We’re thrilled to announce that Stripe invoice payments and transaction feeds are now available in Clear Books.  Stripe is one of the leading payments providers in the UK, helping small businesses to accept credit and debit card payments. Clear Books’...

/ 10th August 2020
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Do I need a business bank account?

Are you starting up your own business or taking on some freelance work? You might be wondering whether you need a business bank account or if you can use your personal bank account for work-related transactions. We spoke to Michaela...

/ 10th July 2020
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How to track invoices

Hey! I’m Callie, Clear Books’ in-house bookkeeper and trainer. I really enjoy working with people who are starting up their first business. There’s nothing quite like the buzz they get from securing their first client, sending off their first invoice...

/ 8th July 2020
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How to track business expenses

“Do I really have to type everything in?” Hey! I’m Callie, Clear Books’ in-house bookkeeper and trainer.  One of the questions I get asked most is ‘do I really have to type every receipt and bill I receive into Clear...

/ 8th July 2020
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Get more out of the Clear Books accounting app new mobile dashboard

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of an enhanced dashboard for the Clear Books Mobile accounting app. It features a fresh new look and the ability to view and interact with your bank balance. Clear Books customers on Small, Large or...

/ 1st June 2020
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Clear Books and Revolut: Helping UK businesses keep track of their finances

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Revolut bank feeds in Clear Books.  Clear Books customers can now connect to their Revolut bank accounts to automatically import transactions. Here’s a little about the new feature, and how you can use...

/ 20th May 2020

Clear Books freezes prices to help businesses struggling with COVID-19

Dear customers, The global spread of COVID-19 is affecting every one of us. Small businesses, in particular, will feel the impact acutely. None more so than those in the hospitality, bricks and mortar retail, and tourism industries.  At Clear Books,...

/ 17th March 2020

Samsung offer free Clear Books subscriptions

Today marks the launch of a new collaboration between Samsung and Clear Books accounting software. Small businesses who purchase a new S10 range smartphone will have the opportunity to claim a 6 month Clear Books accounting software subscription as a...

/ 13th February 2020

Do one thing today to reduce tax tomorrow

There’s no greater grudge task than paying your tax bill. And whilst you can’t avoid tax all together, you can minimise the amount of tax you pay.  One of the easiest ways to reduce tax is by keeping track of...

/ 11th February 2020

How to get paid fast

Get innnn! It’s an exciting feeling when a client makes payment on an invoice. And whilst some customers pay as soon as they receive the paperwork, there are many who delay until the due date. Here are some handy tips...

/ 11th February 2020
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Time savers – Clear Books’ top tools for improving efficiency

When speaking with practices about their goals for the year ahead, often a common theme is improving efficiency - especially when it comes to bookkeeping! We’ve put together some of our top tips to get you cooking on gas in...

/ 3rd February 2020
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Looking to grow your Practice? Our top tips to help

Whether you’re a brand new practice or looking to grow your existing client base, these tips will help you to achieve your goal over the year ahead.  1. Review your processes  Working on growing your practice takes time, especially when...

/ 3rd February 2020
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Preparing your accounting software for Brexit

Will we get a deal? Will there be another general election? Will there be another delay? That’s the thing about Brexit — it throws up a whole load of questions but there’s a real shortage of answers. One thing we...

/ 11th October 2019