If you are in business, then you know that the most important thing to track is your business finances. If your finances are healthy, then your business is healthy. This is why having good and reliable accounting software such as Xero is so beneficial to the day to day running of your business. But what…
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Coping with Menopause in The Workplace
The menopause, colloquially known as “the change,” can be a tough time for any woman, but it can be especially tough when you’re trying to juggle work and home life. It is a topic which should not be shied away from and for women in the workplace ,with symptoms that can be often difficult to…
Our Top 5 UK Business Podcasts
If you’re like most people, your time is limited. You can’t be everywhere and you can’t do everything. However, you can do something to increase your knowledge, broaden your perspective, and gain new insights by listening to a business podcast. A business podcast is a great way to stay current on trends, learn from experts,…
Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? Here are 4 Financial Things to Consider
Thinking of starting your own business? Worried you haven’t got all your financial bases covered? Don’t worry the team here at GW and Co Accountants have got your back. We work with businesses, large and small, to ensure they run financially smoothly and avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. Afterall, financial stability is the backbone of…
Apprenticeship V’s Degree
Are you in your final years of college or sixth form and wondering what to do next? The start of your working life journey can be confusing and everybody from parents to college tutors are bombarding you with information and advice on your next steps. If you’re considering a career in the trades, particularly accounting…
Why being a guest on a podcast will help your business
In a world where 41% (or a whopping 19 million) Brits are active podcast listeners, and where the average person spends nearly four hours a week listening to podcasts, it’s clear that podcasts are becoming one of the most popular forms of media. As a business owner, it is time to sit up and take…
Business Finances: Keeping Spirits High During the Winter Months
As the leaves begin to turn and the days grow shorter, it’s easy to let your business finances take a backseat. However, this period provides a great opportunity to start planning for the end of the year and beyond. The team at GW Accountants have put together some tips to keep your spirits high and…
Making Tax Digital
The UK government has announced plans to make tax digital for businesses and it’s important that you understand what this means for your business, but do not worry, the team GW Accountants are here to help. The government is keen to make the UK tax system more efficient and effective, and this means moving away…
How to protect yourself from occupational fraud
Before we delve into the “how”, we must first ask ourselves, what is “occupational fraud”? The term “occupational fraud” refers to a fraud that has been committed by an employee, against their employer. It is defined as the use of one’s occupation for personal enrichment or gain through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the…
10 Tax deductible expenses you may not know about.
Being a business owner is one big learning curve. As your business grows, you learn new things about different aspects of business every day. The financial side of business can be particularly tricky to navigate so the team at GW & Co thought we would share some tips so you can start saving money. Here…
