by Georgi Rollings | 12th October 2023 | Landlords, Self assessment, Xero
As a landlord, keeping on top of your accounting is an unavoidable task. Whether you’ve invested in a single property or you manage a whole portfolio, it’s another thing on your plate and you wish it involved less hassle. We bring good news! If you’re one of the 2.5...
by Georgi Rollings | 8th September 2023 | Bookkeeping, Tips and Tricks, Xero
Information is power. The more you know about your business numbers, the faster (and more confidently) you can make decisions. Of course, your gut instincts hold power too. There is reason to trust the intuition you’ve subconsciously built over years of making...
by Georgi Rollings | 1st September 2023 | Bookkeeping, Xero
At Starfish, we’re all about Xero. There are a lot of different accounting software packages out there, but none are as laser-focused on small businesses as Xero. If you’re in the early stages of considering converting to Xero, we have lots of helpful information and...
by Emma Lawrence | 21st August 2023 | Being an employer, Limited company, PAYE
A great accountant helps with more than just the numbers. They act as a sounding board when you need advice, find you quick wins and give you more time to spend doing what you love. Having said that, accountants specialise in what they do best, meaning we can’t help...
by Juliet Wylie | 17th August 2023 | Bookkeeping, Start ups
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...
by Georgi Rollings | 24th July 2023 | Self assessment, Sole trader
HMRC have recently introduced changes to the basis period of taxation for certain businesses. Buckle up and grab a mug of something hot, because we’re going to dive into the details of how basis period reform could affect your business. Basis period reform will...