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Do I need a mentor or a coach?
The titles of a mentor or a coach are often confused. Believe it or not a mentor and a coach are different. I offer mentoring as part of my
Lara Manton
Nov 29, 20232 min read


Consultancy vs Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping is a legal requirement. As a business owner it’s your responsibility to record all financial transactions coming in and out of y
Lara Manton
Nov 14, 20233 min read


Why I chose to be a bookkeeper
Bookkeeping was something I was passionate about. I knew that with careful planning I could run my own bookkeeping practice that would give
Lara Manton
Oct 18, 20232 min read


What can a bookkeeper help me with?
What can a bookkeeper help me with?
Enlisting the help of a bookkeeper, could be the best decision you make for your business. Having a pro
Lara Manton
Oct 4, 20232 min read


How bookkeepers support business owners
Bookkeepers play a crucial role in supporting business owners by managing the financial aspects of your businesses. We also go beyond just y
Lara Manton
Sep 4, 20232 min read


Don’t let technology control your business
While technology can provide immense benefits to your business, it's essential to remember that it should serve as a tool to enhance your op
Lara Manton
Aug 22, 20232 min read


What makes a good bookkeeper?
Deciding to outsource your bookkeeping is a big decision. You’ve got to find a bookkeeper who is trustworthy and has your best interests at
Lara Manton
Aug 8, 20233 min read


How bookkeepers and accountants can work together
It’s a misconception that bookkeepers and accountants are enemies. We are far from it! We work closely together to ensure accuracy of your b
Lara Manton
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Why networking is good for business
Human instinct is to only talk about something when asked. This isn’t good for business, so you need to change your mindset and get your ent
Lara Manton
Jun 28, 20233 min read


Why I’m a Xero Bookkeeper
In my opinion Xero is the best bookkeeping software on the market when it comes to automation and integrations. Being able to connect it to
Lara Manton
Jun 14, 20232 min read


How to niche in business
There are many ways to niche. The most obvious one would be by business sector. Business owners often think that if they don’t just deal wit
Lara Manton
May 31, 20233 min read


What’s the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?
You will often find that a bookkeeper has the same qualifications as an accountant. However, it’s the services they offer and the role they
Lara Manton
May 16, 20232 min read


What numbers matter in business?
This may be something which you think about a lot as a business owner. There’s so many numbers to think about and running through your head,
Lara Manton
May 2, 20233 min read


Why winning an award means so much
If you’ve considered nominating yourself for an award in your industry I highly recommend doing so. Even just the process of the nomination
Lara Manton
Apr 25, 20233 min read


What I learnt as a production accountant for a TV show
Recently we took on a client who was providing all the crew, hires and most of the equipment for a reality TV show. When we first took on th
Lara Manton
Apr 5, 20233 min read


Will AI robots take over? Should I be afraid?
With the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) the software we use has advanced so much over the past few years. AI can save you so much time
Lara Manton
Mar 22, 20232 min read


What’s the best method of communicating with my clients?
Technology is changing all the time and with that comes various new ways of communicating with your clients. Years ago phone or fax was the
Lara Manton
Mar 7, 20233 min read


Claiming mobile phone expenses
A mobile phone is something that every business cannot be without! Many people run their businesses from their mobile phones so it’s only ri
Lara Manton
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Did your tax bill hit you hard?
We all hate handing money over to the taxman but I’m afraid it comes with the territory of being self-employed. If you’re employed you don’t
Lara Manton
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Why I only do the bookkeeping and not payroll and tax
Not all bookkeepers offer the same services and that’s absolutely fine. It wouldn’t be right for us all to be the same! That's why it’s impo
Lara Manton
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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