Are You Making Money?
Why Most Sole Traders Don’t Know If They’re Making Money (And How to Fix It) If you’re self-employed, you probably feel when business is going well. The enquiries are coming in, the diary is full, and money is landing in the bank. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: a busy business can still be a business […]
A Micro Business Christmas Carol (Zenith Edition)
Settle down in your favourite chair, I have a story to tell… If you run a micro business, you’ll know the real Christmas tradition isn’t mince pies or questionable novelty jumpers. It’s the annual promise you make to yourself: “I’ll sort the bookkeeping in January.” And every year, January arrives like a brick. Our story […]
Protect Your Cash, Protect Your Sanity!
A Small Pre-Christmas Reset – A Quick Business Guide to Financial Control Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. It’s not just about making sales or having a great idea—many good businesses fail simply because they run out of cash. Protecting your cash means protecting your business, your peace of mind, and your […]
From Instinct to Insight
Why Financial Planning and Control Start with Your Books When you’re building a business, gut instinct can take you far—but only up to a point. In the earliest days, intuition and hustle help you seize opportunities, pivot quickly, and survive uncertainty. But as your business grows, relying on “I think” or “I feel” becomes a […]
Better not First!
Don’t Worry About Being First. Worry About Being Better. Why Financial Control Is Your Secret Advantage as a Solopreneur If you’re starting out on your own, it can feel like you’re already late to the party. There are thousands of coaches, designers, consultants, tradespeople, online shops and service providers out there. Most markets are crowded. […]
Your Business Is a Team Sport
Make Bookkeeping Part of the Core Team We may be smart, but none of us is as smart as all of us. That idea is worth a moment of your time. As human beings, we are products of nature. We are wired to belong, to work in groups, and to support each other. Very few […]
Simple Tips For Profit Improvements
Simple Tips to Design Profit Improvements Into Your Small Business Running a small business is a whirlwind—juggling daily operations, handling customers, and putting out fires often leaves little time for anything else. If you’re self-employed or managing a small business, you’re not alone in feeling like you’re always “on.” But here’s a truth that’s easy […]
The Top Of My Christmas List!
Five Reasons Why Getting a Book Keeper Is at the Top of My Christmas List This Year… The festive season is approaching, and while most people are drafting wish lists filled with gadgets and getaways, Jane is adding something a little more practical to hers: a professional bookkeeper! If you’re self-employed or running a small […]
How To Look After Your Money Like A Professional!
Unlocking Growth: How Activity-Based Accounting Empowers Small Businesses (and How Zenith Book Keeping Makes It Simple) You Should Make Every Pound Count For small business owners and self-employed professionals, every pound counts. Yet, too often, accounting is seen as a necessary evil—something you do for the taxman, not for strategic growth. But what if your […]
Winter Reflections
Five Essential Business Development Priorities for the Year Ahead As winter approaches (I know it’s still October but there’s many advantages to thinking ahead), and the festive season draws near, many business owners find their thoughts turning to Christmas holidays, family time, and—inevitably—the year ahead. At Zenith Bookkeeping, we know that this is more than […]
