a theme for February Its Not all Numbers Hi ReaderIt appears to be a common theme this year about January being a looong month, but I think Pilot had it nailed when they sang January! and then I set out to find one to celebrate the arrival of February and I feel this sums it up .. February's Gifts Poet: Catherine PulsiferFebruary comes with a quiet grace,Winter’s beauty still in place.Snowy mornings and skies so clear,A month that whispers, "Spring is near."Valentine hearts and love to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Its Not all Numbers Hey Reader I started this newsletter a year ago, with the intention to drop by fortnightly with tips and tricks to support you with your business numbers as you negotiate life as a freelancer/self-employed business owner.But after a turbulent end to 2023 and in hindsight probably a little burnout, I admit my focus in 2024 become about me and my health. As a passionate people pleaser I tried to be there and do all for everyone, and along the way I forgot myself so...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Its Not all Numbers Hey Reader 'Tis April already! Is it just me or is time flying quicker these days? I'm guessing starting the month with a bank holiday coupled with the time change really doesn't help.So here we are in British Summer Time - not sure nature as the message though it still a bit chilly & damp around these parts but I then April is known for the ''April Showers''.We're also in the last days of the 2023/2024 tax year, which means it's time to start thinking about 'closing' our...
12 months ago • 2 min read
Its Not all Numbers Hi Reader It's been a couple of months since I last popped into your inbox, apologies for the radio silence but I admit I needed to pause and reset and Christmas seemed the ideal opportunity to just Stop!I hope you had an enjoyable break, and the January as started well for you and your business. Which brings me to my main reason for dropping by this week ... with January comes the Self Assessment (Income Tax) Deadline Day. Yep! if the email genie has worked as you read...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Its Not all Numbers Hi Reader Can you believe it .. we're at the end of November! and beginning to prepare ourselves for the holiday season? Only seems like yesterday that I was packing away the decorations and saying that's it for another year - and here we are up in the loft wishing we'd packed them away better!Since I last spoke I've enjoyed a lovely week off with some well earned ''R n R'', although it wasn't quite what I had in mind when I wrote. In short we where supposed to spend a few...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Its Not all Numbers Hi ReaderHopefully, as you're reading this I'll be sitting on a sun-lounger sipping a nice cool beverage! As I was wondering what insights I could bring to you from said sun-lounger! I realised I've never introduced myself and just blazed into your inboxes 8 weeks ago.So by way of remedy, allow me to (re)introduce myself. Hey there, I'm Jane, I'm an Accountant/Bookkeeper and all round numbers geek, with a dream, a passion for travel and a campervan called ''Sophia'' I’ve...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Its Not all Numbers Hi Reader It's November, my favourite month with the trees showing their autumn colours and crunching of the leaves under foot when out for a walk. The highlight of cause being Bonfire Night - fireworks, sparklers and a cheeky pint of cider! This week I had an awayday adventure to London, for the Xero Roadshow and industry event for Accountant and Bookkeepers to find out what new developments are happening in their software. (And a few CPD points earned😉) One thing that...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Its Not all Numbers Hi Reader It's been a couple of weeks since I last dropped by, and I can't believe how time flies!A two weeks that have included a short break in our Campervan - it's relatively new to us but the excitement of packing up a few things and hitting the road is part of the adventure of life.But with this new found adventure, comes the need for a plan .. one that enables me to continue to provide my clients with support, and also keep us and the van on the road. Campervans...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Its Not all Numbers Hi Reader It may have been a while since we connected but I'm sure you too have had those moments where your plans go astray or the imposter imp makes you doubt yourself. For me the last few months have been a bit of roller coaster of emotions but it has made me realise that life is too short to wander what if and if you only take one tip from my thoughts and observations I'm happy to have helped in some small way. ...and so welcome to ''Its Not All Numbers'' a fortnightly...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read