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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....
Building A Sustainable Business! A Path To A Greener Future
In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a critical component for businesses that want to thrive long-term. Sustainable business practices are essential not only for the health of the planet but also for the growth and...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT)
There has been much discussion about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax but what is it and what does it mean for you. What is MTD for IT? MTD for IT is a fundamental change in the way that Sole Traders and landlords report their income to HMRC, moving away from the...