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Earnr - bookkeeping for the self-employed
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th December 2021
Small business owner or creator and hate doing your tax returns? London-based fintech startup Earnr has created a platform that can help...
Tax returns. Anyone who doesn’t throw these at an accountant to do for them knows the stress of seeing the tax deadline approaching and knowing they’ve done a bad job of keeping their books up to date.
Despite it turning out to be simpler...
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Startup of the Week - Coconut
by: Startacus Admin ~ 29th October 2020
As any business owner will attest to, time is money, however, if you are self-employed that is particularly true. And, if there is a product, tool or service that can help you save some precious time, it will enable you to get on with other things - like running and growing the business, for instance!
Our latest startup of the week provides one such product.
Coconut is “a smart accountin...
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When is the right time to set up a formal finance function in your burgeoning startup?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 6th September 2020Establishing a formal finance function for your startup? Carlo Gualandri, Founder and CEO, Soldo outlines when and where to start...
Most startup business owners set out with either themselves or a trusted employee in charge of finances, often as a way to keep complete control. But as the business starts growing, taking on more clients and personnel, it soon becomes impractical, prompting th...
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Factors to consider when choosing your accountant
by: Startacus Admin ~ 27th July 2020Investing in the services of an accountant can yield considerable benefits, particularly for those who aren’t conversant in monetary matters. But not all accountants are created equal. Before making a hiring decision, you’ll want to devote some effort to determining which is best for you. Let's run through some of the criteria by which you might judge a potential appointment.
How much...
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Countingup raises £4m to accelerate banking and accounting roadmap
by: Startacus Admin ~ 6th May 2020Countingup, the business current account that automates your accounting, has received the backing of leading fintech investors.
The London-based startup has raised £4m in a bridge round of financing led by ING Ventures with co-investment from Triple Point, CVentures and BiG Start Ventures. All are backing the company’s vision to be the one financial hub for 1m small businesses. In the...
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Going Back To Basics: Accounting for Beginners
by: Startacus Admin ~ 12th June 2019You may already hire an accountant in your business, so you consider you can leave financial matters to them. While your accountant will take care of preparing your accounts for the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and advising you on the financial position of your company, it’s important for you to understand financial matters, too.
This will help you understand at all times how your b...
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Startup of the Week - PROfiltr
by: Startacus Admin ~ 22nd May 2019In need of an accountant? PROfiltr is a marketplace startup aimed at helping startups and SMEs alike...
Whether you’re an early stage startup or you’ve been in operation for quite a while, the fact remains that you will need an accountant. It’s a given. After all, from initial company formation to VAT returns, they provide a service that is essential.Choosing an accountant ...
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Accounting Terms Startups Should Know
by: Startacus Admin ~ 8th March 2019Shoaib Aslam, co-founder of Pearl Chartered Accountants, highlights the most basic accounting terms that startups should know..Startups with owners who are relatively new to the business world are going to have a more uphill climb than startups launched by people who are more business savvy. Yes, there’s all the obvious business stuff to think about, but entrepreneurs launching startups are ...
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Business Futures: How the accounting sector is adopting technology to improve the client experience
by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th December 2018Exploring how technology is changing the accounting sector and how tech interaction is improving the overall client experience.
Simon Dolan’s success began with placing a £10 advert in a local paper when he was 22. After working from a kitchen table for five years, Simon opened the first office and the firm grew rapidly, becoming a market leader in the contractor accountancy sect...
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Coconut cracks on with it's banking and accounting app
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd May 2018Coconut, an app-based smart current account, combining banking and accounting services for the freelance and self-employed workforce, has opened 1,000 accounts since launch.
Coconut, an app-based smart current account combining banking and accounting services, designed specifically for the UK’s ever-growing freelance and self-employed workforce has reached a significant milestone in opening...
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