When a cyber attack struck a bookkeeper friend of mine, it revealed the hidden dangers of downloading files from seemingly trustworthy sources. In this blog post, she chronicles the experience, offering essential insights int ...

Keeping track of your accounts is a science as well as an art form. Yes, of course you can do it yourself, but wouldn't a bookkeeper make your life a whole lot easier? Having a clear picture of your finances at any given time ...

A question I often see asked in bookkeeping groups and forums is where can I find customers or how can I get experience now I have passed my bookkeeping exams and started my bookkeeping business ... ...

If you have any doubts about doing your bookkeeping and accounts or maybe you've started a new business this year and don't know where to start? There are several ways you can get support from us at Silicon Bullet depending o ...

If you have a problem with your computer and need help, be really careful who you call for support. We have had two calls in the last couple of days from domestic clients who had printer connection issues, googled a support n ...

I have been experimenting with monetising on social media just to see how easy it is and how it all works so I am better able to help and advise those with side hustles and the self-employed on how to report their income, and ...

If you are an independent bookkeeper qualified by experience and you have chosen not to be a member of a professional body then you need to register to be supervised by HMRC for Money Laundering Regulations ... ...

Xero continues to strengthen its offerings for UK businesses by introducing a significant payroll feature in June 2023. With this update, users on select business plans will have the ability to add payroll users seamlessly .. ...

Sage has announced a series of updates to its customer subscriptions, effective from the 1st of April, 2025. These enhancements are designed to provide users with cutting-edge tools that streamline operations and foster busin ...

Xero has announced the evolution from Xero Cashbook to the new and improved Xero Simple. This transition, set to take place on the 14th of April, is designed to offer users enhanced features without any additional cost ... ...

This week, I hand over my blog post to the lovely Helena Whyment-Lester who is a whizz with health and safety. Her blog post is directed towards new bookkeepers who are newly working for themselves from home and how they have ...

So you have set up as a bookkeeping business and you are now out there looking for clients. Someone is interested and wants to chat to you about your services so what should you do? ...

As you read this, you’re likely aware that the clock is ticking down to the 26th of February, 2025. This date marks the official retirement of Xero Classic Invoicing, prompting users everywhere to transition to the new invoic ...

Navigating the year-end processes for Xero Payroll can seem daunting, especially with the multitude of deadlines that loom over every payroll manager. However, you can ensure a smooth transition into the new tax year with my ...

You may have already done the difficult part of starting your own bookkeeping business; you've found clients, you've decided on your pricing, and now you are getting on with the day-to-day of looking after the clients you hav ...

It's been another fantastic year of blogging here at Silicon Bullet. In fact, the whole year has been great for several reasons, both business and personally ... ...

In September, Xero transformed its subscription plans into the Ignite, Grow, Comprehensive, and Ultimate tiers, a change meant to cater to a variety of users ... ...

I recently attended a seminar about Sage 50 Accounts v31 and I thought I'd summarise some of the new features they showed us ... ...

Sage has now released Sage 50 Accounts v31 and will be rolling it out and prompting you to upgrade over the next few weeks. As usual I would suggest you allow us to upgrade and use the software for a while before you take the ...

I attended an event last week called Xero Refresh, which was for their bookkeepers and accountants community, where they let us know plans in the pipeline. They also gave us a few top tips and tricks too, and it is so true th ...

If you are a bookkeeper or a business owner doing your own bookkeeping and you feel like there is no-one you can go to for support, then your Bookkeeping Buddy is here to help ... ...

Full, disclosure, this wasn't my idea though I was able to help one of my bookkeeping mentor clients with her calculations this morning to get the sanity of her spreadsheet correct and was able to correct a mistake in the she ...

Recently, I was informed that Sage has significantly increased its annual developer fees and this eye-watering increase has meant Adept has had to implement some changes to its annual license fees ... ...

What do you do if you need a service or help you have not needed before? Maybe you're not entirely happy with a service you are using and you'd like to shop around for a new supplier? It's time to read some customer reviews . ...

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the reporting and insights capabilities for small businesses, Xero has announced its acquisition of Syft, a prominent cloud-based platform known for its robust analytics and visualisati ...

Sage is a trusted software provider for businesses in the UK, and it recently announced the implementation of two-factor authentication to enhance protection against cyber threats and safeguard sensitive data ... ...

If you are a business owner who is starting a new payroll for your business, or a bookkeeper helping a client start their first payroll then you will need to get certain information in order to get everything sorted and regis ...

Bookkeeping and accounting are two essential aspects of running any business. But what's the difference between the two? And how do you know which one you need? ...

I've have the pleasure of working with many clients over the years. From the self-employed to small businesses, I have helped them navigate the complexities of bookkeeping and accountancy software by offering training and sup ...

As a small business owner, you know the importance of efficient and accurate bill payments to your suppliers. However, the traditional process of paying bills can be time-consuming and prone to errors ... ...

As a small business owner, you may have received an email from Xero announcing the retirement of their classic invoicing feature. However, Xero has recently made some changes to the original retirement plan ... ...

Sage has just released their latest version with some good updates in my opinion. The two biggest changes made are to bank feeds, including improvements to bank rules and a streamlined bank feed approval process, and a second ...