HR 101 for SMEs
If you've been happily running your small business as a sole trader so far, the whole world of HR has probably passed you by. Until now, managing staff sickness probably looked like taking some painkillers before getting straight back to...
Clear Books founder Tim Fouracre makes way for Phil Sayers as new CEO
Clear Books has announced that Phil Sayers has taken over from founder Tim Fouracre as CEO with immediate effect. The appointment of Sayers, who joined the company as Sales and Marketing Director 14 months ago, releases Fouracre to depart to...
Product Updates Sep 2017
What’s in preview We are constantly improving Clear Books, and often make new features and improvements available in Preview, which allows you to get early access and to share your feedback. Better invoicing Following your feedback, this preview...
Top 5 tips to save your small business money
Saving money can prove to be quite difficult, especially if you are just starting out. On some occasions, it may be a necessity for you to make cuts and save money. This article will give you five tips that will...
How do I hire an apprentice? Here’s our best tips for making it worth your while
Congratulations — business is going well. Almost too well! All those late nights and missed social events are finally paying off. Your client list is growing and your bank account is getting fatter, but you still can't find the right...
GDPR (general data protection regulation) how it will affect small business
Have you heard of GDPR? Many small businesses owners are still in the dark about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You might have heard rumblings about it, but assumed that it’s not going to affect you, especially in...
Join the ICPA – Do the sums, it really adds up!
Accountants in Practice are unique. Who says so? The answer is accountants themselves which is why over 1,000 UK Accountants in practice have already joined the ICPA. Who are the ICPA? The ICPA (Institute of Chartered Practice Accountants) were...
Working on the business or in the business? It’s one big balancing act!
Many of us have gone into running our own business for all the freedom and creativity it brings to us. The 9 to 5 regime five days a week is over, we will never have to work for someone whom...
How to get your clients to pay you on time
It seems there are two types of people in the world: those who can't let an unpaid bill sit, and those who think the money isn't actually due until they have received a fourth payment reminder. At times, it can...
Product Updates Aug 2017
What’s gone live Each month, we make enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes to Clear Books. The following changes are available now. Payroll Bureau Improved the functionality of the checkboxes when selecting clients in Payroll Bureau for Partners Other improvements and...
