With the continued rise of remote work across the globe, teams of all shapes and sizes are always looking for ways to optimise their virtual communication. Well, consider this post your virtual communication hub.

After working in accounting for a number of years—whether in the accounting department or for an actual accounting firm—you’ve no doubt toyed with the idea of striking out on your own. But what does becoming an accounting consultant entail, and what must you do to make the transition successfully?

Have you ever managed a team's workload using a spreadsheet? Perhaps you haven't, but are you having difficulty prioritising or delegating work effectively to your team?

Accounting is a challenging profession regardless of where you choose to practice. But the unique issues and governmental changes that occur in the UK can make life tough for businesses and the accountancies that serve them.

Your accounting firm could be the best in the industry, but prospects won’t get to experience the value you provide if they’re turned off by your website. Yes, in addition to growth, client experience, and pricing, you must also consider your web presence.

As I'm sure you well know, processing payroll for clients is not always straight forward. Waiting for clients to send over their payroll instructions in a timely manner can be frustrating, at best. No one likes chasing people, having to manually send reminders, or taking the time to contact them by phone.

Let’s face it, writing emails are a part of life. It’s hard enough finding time to write them but what’s more annoying is having to chase them up because the person that you've sent it to has yet to reply.

Enterprise collaboration software has come a long way in recent years. Where before there were niche solutions that addressed one or two pain points, now there are crossover tools that seek to overcome multiple organisational challenges. This blurring of lines has caused confusion among leaders.

As an accountant, your primary focus is on providing clients with specialised knowledge and professional services they can’t reasonably handle themselves. However, you still operate a business, and branding is a key part of growing your business and being successful over the long term.

Teamwork makes the dream work is a popular saying. But it’s a sentiment that’s often easier said than done, especially when it comes to cross-team collaboration.