The Lodestar Blog
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Is That Companies House Email Genuine? Your Guide To The ACSP Changes
Companies House is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance transparency and combat economic crime, and you may have recently received an email from them regarding these crucial changes. We understand that in an age of increasing online fraud, it's natural...
Investment vs Debt Funding – Which Path Is Right For Your Business?
So, your business is thriving, and the horizon looks bright. You're ready to take the next leap, expand your operations, develop new products, or conquer new markets. But to make those ambitious dreams a reality, you'll likely need an injection of capital, but should...
Small Steps, Big Impact: Carbon Accounting For UK SMEs
The buzz around climate change and sustainability isn't just for the big corporations anymore. Increasingly, SMEs across the UK are realising that understanding and managing their environmental impact is not just the right thing to do, it's becoming a crucial aspect...
The Secret Ingredient to Stress-Free Payroll Payments: Lodestar x Apron
At Lodestar we love finding technology that saves our clients' time and makes their lives easier, so that is why we teamed up with Apron to process payroll payments for our clients. We heard time and time again from clients that paying staff manually was time...
Drowning in Receipts? A Deep Dive into Expense Claim Solutions
Ah, expense claims. The bane of many a freelancer, small business owner, and even large business employee. Taming the chaos of receipts, approvals, and reimbursements can feel like herding cats. Thankfully, we live in a digital age with a plethora of expense claim...
Spring Clean Your Accounting Processes
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and what better way to embrace the season than by decluttering and organizing your accounting processes? Just as you might tidy your home, a spring clean of your financial workflows can bring clarity, efficiency, and peace of mind....