My sister company, Not Just Numbers, celebrates its 10th birthday this week. I couldn’t be prouder of Debbie Whitaker and her team for this incredible milestone that reflects how the work they do makes such a positive difference to the clients they work with. The Not Just Numbers team As Not Just an FD, I’m […]
Looking after your staff is crucial. Staff wellbeing is a huge issue, and something I’ve spoken about a lot lately. Many companies have found their staff have felt particularly disengaged this last year, which affects morale, productivity, and personal and professional growth. Spending time with your staff to develop their knowledge and skills is one […]
Covid-19 has caused many people to rethink their business model. There’s a lot to consider, starting with when and how you’re going to reboot your business. Chances are remote working from home has become the norm for many of your team, as it has for me. So now’s the time to consider if, and when, […]
It’s a time when you may be rethinking your options for your future. For some, this may be that a period of change and reflection has allowed you to decide what you truly want from life, with a newfound drive to take on a challenge. For others, a new direction may have been forced upon […]
There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruption. Naturally, the health impact, both physical and mental, is the primary worry and a real concern I share with my clients and friends. Huge changes to our daily lives have vastly affected business operations too. I’m spending most of my days at the […]
This week marks National Debt Awareness week. From 23rd to 29th March, companies and charities alike are encouraging us to speak up about financial concerns and share knowledge. In these strange and uncertain times, more of us will have to take on debt just to survive the next few months. Hopefully, the government grants and […]
Despite my 20 years in finance, I never assume I’ve learnt enough. Working with cloud-based software, I understand industry development is constant. Technology moves at a rapid pace and keeping up to date is crucial. Therefore, I know the connections I make are essential to share information and support others in the industry. Accountex London: […]
In March, CIMA celebrated its 100th birthday. The birthday marked one hundred years of learning, support and collaboration in the finance industry. I’m a fellowship member of CIMA. I am proud to be a member of an organisation that truly believes in positive change and teaches its members the skills to drive it. Using a […]
Positive reflection is very important to me. Looking back at the goals we’ve set and revising them if needed is essential to our wellbeing and self-care: two of my most intrinsic values. Just as New Year is a time for us to reflect on our good intentions, so are the annual events that matter to […]