Why we don’t use paper
At Starfish, we’re big fans of embracing technology to make life easier. It’s why we use digital accounting (we love Xero!) instead of working with spreadsheets and paper documents. Aside from being better for the environment, cutting out paper in favour of digital...
Ten reasons why you need a business bank account
So, you’ve set up your shiny new company and you start trading in an excited flurry. Your new business seems perfect and you’re smiling like a Cheshire cat. But then you realise that keeping track of your sales and expenses is getting really hard, snuggled in...
How do the trading year and tax year differ, and what effect does it have on my business?
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between your trading year and the tax year, your curiosity couldn’t have come at a better time. HMRC have recently introduced changes that make distinguishing between the two – and choosing the correct trading year...
Why you need to digitise your business
Although the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment deadline has been pushed back to April 2026, there are umpteen benefits to digitising your tax processes now. Whether you’re currently using computer-based spreadsheets or pouring over paper files,...Follow Starfish Accounting
