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Tools, tech and tips to save time, stay organised, and run a cleaner finance operation.


How to Turn Monthly Reporting Into a Competitive Advantage
In the race to win new contracts and enter fresh territories, mid-sized construction and engineering firms can’t afford to rely on gut...

Jones Financial Accounts
Jul 303 min read


Why Your Financial Reports Might Be Lying to You and How to Fix It
For growing SMEs, financial reports are the compass for every strategic decision, from hiring and pricing to funding and investment. But...

Jones Financial Accounts
Jul 283 min read


Break-Even Analysis: The Financial Safety Net Every Business Owner Needs
Imagine you’re running a lemonade stand. You need to know how many cups to sell before you cover the cost of sugar, lemons, and cups. In...

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Jul 243 min read


Why You Should Review Your Chart of Accounts Before Scaling Your Business
Your chart of accounts is more than just a list of codes for categorising income and expenses, it’s the foundation for financial clarity,...

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Jul 212 min read


The Real Cost of Late Invoicing: Why Timing is Everything
Late invoicing might seem like just another minor administrative oversight, but for SMEs, it significantly impacts cash flow, operational...

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Jul 173 min read


How to Fix a Broken Finance Function (Without Hiring a Full Team)
When a business grows past £1m turnover, the finance function often starts to crack under the weight of growth. Suddenly, you have late...

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Jul 153 min read


How to Negotiate With Suppliers When You Can’t Pay on Time
Let’s talk about one of the hardest truths in business. You’re short on cash, the bills are piling up, and that supplier invoice is...

Jones Financial Accounts
Jul 103 min read


Personal vs Business Expenses. What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Mixing Personal and Business Expenses? For Construction Firms, That’s Dangerous Ground In construction, it's easy for lines to blur. One...

Jones Financial Accounts
Jul 104 min read


How to Set Up a Finance Function That Grows With You
Why Every Growing Business Needs to Rethink Its Finance Function Running a business without a proper finance function is like driving a...

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Jul 44 min read


Should You Hire a Bookkeeper or Outsource? Pros and Cons for SMEs
If you’ve ever caught yourself staring at a pile of receipts, spreadsheets, and unanswered HMRC emails thinking “I need help,” you’re not...

Jones Financial Accounts
Jul 35 min read


Are Your Overheads Too High?
Overheads can quietly eat away at your business profits, like termites in the walls. They’re not as obvious as direct costs, but they can...

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Jun 304 min read


Top 7 Finance Tasks You Should Be Outsourcing Today
When you run a business, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing everything yourself. From managing staff to chasing invoices, most...

Jones Financial Accounts
Jun 254 min read
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