Adam D, Author at IRIS KashFlow Accounting & Payroll | Free Trial - No Card Required‎ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:30:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kashflow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/kashflow-icon-2.png Adam D, Author at IRIS KashFlow 32 32 How to minimise the impact of Auto Enrolment on your cashflow https://www.kashflow.com/blog/ae-impact-on-cashflow/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:38:55 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=73086 It’s stagin’ time! By 2018, every UK business will have to offer, and contribute to, a workplace pension for their employees. For the 1.3 million SMEs with between 1 and 30 members of staff, staging begins this January and rolls out over the next two years. (Find your staging date here.) For businesses who’ve already […]

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]]> Mr S. Claus: Official Sponsor of KashFlow in 2016 & Beyond https://www.kashflow.com/blog/s-claus-sponsor-of-kashflow/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:48:31 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=73017 Firstly, yes, the rumours are true: St. Nick uses KashFlow. In fact, he’s referred so many elves to us over the years (joiners and arts & craft freelancers, for the most part) that we pay him. More on referrals, and how you can benefit from them, at the bottom of the page. So. The Christmas […]

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]]> Recruitment platform TalentRocket is taking off with the help of KashFlow https://www.kashflow.com/blog/talentrocket-taking-off-with-kashflow/ Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:47:50 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=72810 Approaching a centuries-old industry from a 21st century angle requires 21st century technology. That’s why cutting edge recruitment app TalentRocket and the team behind it are using KashFlow to save time, generate income and grow their business. At KashFlow, we’re regularly tweaking, updating and expanding our product to make managing your books as straightforward and helpful as […]

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]]> Fighting fraud this Christmastime https://www.kashflow.com/blog/fighting-fraud-this-christmastime/ Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:28:33 +0000 https://www.kashflow.com/?p=72760 Small businesses are now the main targets of would-be cyber criminals and fraudsters. A recent survey of recorded data breaches in 2014 revealed a worrying fact: 86% of the targets were small businesses. As these breaches become more commonplace, big corporations have begun ploughing money into cyber-protection in order to adhere to the latest industry standards […]

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]]> Black Friday – what will you be offering? https://www.kashflow.com/blog/blackfriday2015/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:18:50 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=72627 It’s that time of the year again, folks. Ever since Amazon decreed that the Friday after Thanksgiving should be an official annual shopping event in the distinctly un-Thanksgiving-y UK, businesses (us included) have been keen to offer attractive flash deals to consumers over a 24 hour period (longer if you include Cyber Monday). In a […]

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]]> Credit Control with KashFlow: Part 3 – KashFlow & Satago https://www.kashflow.com/blog/credit-control-with-kashflow-part-3-kashflow-and-satago/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:04:10 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=72557 Giving your customers the nudge they need so you don’t have to It’s happening to an increasing number of businesses, every year: overdue payments leading to constant chasing, wasted time, unbalanced finances and increasingly frosty relationships. As we mentioned in a recent blog post, a survey carried out by our parent company, IRIS Software, discovered that […]

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]]> Credit Control with KashFlow: Part 2 – KashFlow Payments https://www.kashflow.com/blog/credit-control-with-kashflow-part-2/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:00:09 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=72519 In a recent blog post, we touched upon some of the features KashFlow provides to help boost the credit control of your business. Today, we’ll expand upon the most effective of those features: KashFlow Payments. Simplifying the payment process This autumn we introduced our brand new Payments tab – a dedicated section located on the […]

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]]> KashFlow at the 2015 National Business Awards https://www.kashflow.com/blog/kashflow-at-the-2015-national-business-awards/ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:44:47 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=72510 On Tuesday night, KashFlow slipped into our LPD (Little Pink Dress) and made our way across the city to the National Business Awards, where we were nominated as a Finalist in the Lloyds Bank Digital Business of the Year category. The ceremony was a glitzy affair, featuring special guest appearances from the likes of real […]

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]]> Credit Control with KashFlow https://www.kashflow.com/blog/creditcontrol/ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:29:59 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=72384 Survey confirms: debt still a thing A recent survey carried out by our parent company, IRIS Software, discovered that only 30% of businesses are being paid on time, while the government estimates that the amount of debt currently owed to small UK businesses is a jaw-dropping £26bn at any one time, not inclusive of the […]

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]]> Incentives = Success https://www.kashflow.com/blog/incentives-success/ Sun, 12 Jan 2014 09:37:47 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64331 Maintaining productivity and energy around the office, day after day, is a challenge for any size company. There will be times when all of the pizzazz has been sucked out of the workplace, and everybody seems to be sleepwalking toward some vague point on the horizon. When there is little variety or attempt to keep […]

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]]> Focus on: Scotland – 7 Ways to Fund Your Business https://www.kashflow.com/blog/draft-focus-on-scotland-7-ways-to-fund-your-business-text-only-format-for-approval/ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:51:55 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64724 Getting funding for a business can be tough. Banks may be loosening the purse strings a little, but are still reticent to give many small businesses everything they need. As such, new businesses are turning more and more to alternative means of funding their dreams. There are myriad schemes with funds available for businesses, ranging […]

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]]> How Technology Helps Productivity https://www.kashflow.com/blog/how-technology-helps-productivity/ Sun, 08 Dec 2013 22:18:12 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64075 As a company develops, technology is examined as a way of saving money, making more money, saving time and/or enabling people to do more with less. In evaluating technology for your company, the cost of purchase and deployment carries a certain amount of risk and mitigating that risk, while reaping the rewards of good decision […]

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]]> The Power of Reviews https://www.kashflow.com/blog/the-power-of-reviews/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:18:48 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64199 The internet is full of review sites which allow people to talk about your business, both positively and negatively. Of course, this can have a huge impact on your success. Reviews can appear in a huge range of  different places; from review sites and online forums to your own social media accounts. Knowing how to manage and respond […]

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]]> What’s in a name? Tips for naming your business https://www.kashflow.com/blog/whats-in-a-name-tips-for-naming-your-business/ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:21:55 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64150 When starting a business, a key thing to consider is the business’s name; what are the main considerations to take into account when naming your business? It sounds like a simple enough task, but naming your company is important and it can be a daunting experience if you don’t know where to start. The right […]

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]]> The Value of LinkedIn for Your Small Business https://www.kashflow.com/blog/the-value-of-linkedin-for-your-small-business/ Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:10:24 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64194 Launching over a decade ago (on the 5th of May 2003 to be precise) LinkedIn has seen plenty of other social media sites fall in and out of favour with the masses. Despite the changing landscape of the Internet, LinkedIn has survived. Still seen as THE business professional’s social network of choice, it can provide big […]

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]]> Appreciation: Accountancy on the Rise https://www.kashflow.com/blog/appreciation-accountancy-on-the-rise/ Sun, 13 Oct 2013 22:16:28 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64108 When you think of an accountant you probably think of someone in a cramped office surrounded by piles of invoices, constantly crunching numbers to produce a never-ending spool of…more numbers! Depending on how much ’50s drama you watch you might also picture them wearing braces and one of those green eyeshade hats! This image has […]

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]]> How to Make the Most of the Business Premises Renovation Allowance https://www.kashflow.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-business-premises-renovation-allowance/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 22:20:12 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64160 Finding the right premises for a small or micro entity can be tough. Commercial rents can be prohibitively expensive, and even if the perfect location is located, it might need considerable work to get it up to a good standard. When operating on a slim budget, the amount of money available for renovations and other building […]

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]]> A Motivated Workforce https://www.kashflow.com/blog/a-motivated-workforce/ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:37:23 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=63920 Motivation is a strange beast. It can evaporate at will, with productivity never far behind. There are plenty of reasons why motivation might disappear, which can make remedying it extremely difficult. One thing’s for sure is that if your workforce feels unmotivated and underappreciated, it can translate into lost revenue. That’s why it’s essential to […]

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]]> Rocking your Business World with Twitter https://www.kashflow.com/blog/rocking-your-business-world-with-twitter/ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 10:56:22 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64181 In the last decade social media sites have brought people together, but Twitter and other social networks have since defied their original purpose. Back when Twitter was conceived, over millions of strangers would post wishful thoughts like having their honeymoon in The Bahamas or the newest diet to lose that holiday weight. However, it is […]

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]]> The Importance of Brand Awareness https://www.kashflow.com/blog/the-importance-of-brand-awareness/ Tue, 07 May 2013 12:13:38 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64290 To a small business, building brand awareness can seem like a big task. A brand, and knowing how to make it grow, can seem like an intangible thing to grasp. Companies like Pepsi or Microsoft can maintain the recognition and awareness of their brand with big outlays on advertising campaigns across all formats. They can use […]

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]]> The Balance of Efficiency and Quality https://www.kashflow.com/blog/the-balance-of-efficiency-and-quality/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:21:18 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64170 Business is fundamentally (admittedly among other things!) about maximising surplus value and productivity while minimising the cost of everyday operations. However, one important variable that cannot be neglected under any circumstance is quality. So how do we achieve both efficiency and quality? Business owners who wish to excel must appreciate that while efficiency is key […]

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]]> Christmas Party Tax Deductions, an Essential Guide https://www.kashflow.com/blog/christmas-party-tax-deductions-an-essential-guide/ Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:40:15 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64682 Once again, it’s that special time of year when employers begin thinking about the hallowed office Christmas party. The days of a few cheesy nibbles and a booze up in the office are fast receding, with most employees and businesses preferring a slightly more refined approach to the festive period. Most workplaces today tend to […]

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]]> IR35 Explained https://www.kashflow.com/blog/ir35-explained/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:19:01 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64142 The UK has always provided certain tax benefits to those working as independent contractors. However, for many years, the problem of disguised employees burdened the UK tax system and allowed individuals to play both sides of the fence. These employees work for a larger company, accept a full time wage and have all of the […]

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]]> The Importance of Trade Shows to Small Businesses https://www.kashflow.com/blog/the-importance-of-trade-shows-to-small-businesses/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:28:27 +0000 http://www.kashflow.com/?p=64469 The UK Trade Show industry has an £11 billion impact on the UK economy, with over 900 shows a year taking place. Getting the most out of a trade show depends on a few things. Picking the right arena for the business to shine is very important – aiming for smaller venues where staff will […]

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