Is a Fear of Failure Holding You Back?
When I was 8 years old I got stuck at the top of a tree, I’d climbed too high and couldn’t get down. I froze. I’d looked down, seen how high it was and just froze. All my friends had climbed the same tree, just as high, and had managed to get back down. I […]
6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Xero Subscription
Xero is one of the global leaders in the cloud-based accounting software market. Its appeal, especially for small businesses, is not difficult to see. By streamlining your accounting process, providing real time access to updated financial information, and automating repetitive, time-consuming tasks, Xero makes it easier for you to manage your business finances. Throughout the […]
Share, Collaborate and Learn
I’m back in the office today after two incredible days spent attending The Gap workshops in London and sharing the experience with 50+ like-minded accountants on a similar journey to me and wanting to help their clients in a similar way. I also had the opportunity to speak on day 2 and share with everyone what I’m doing […]
How winning the MVP Xero award helped Mark Telford support accountants to deliver more for their clients
As the owner of Telfords Chartered Accountants, I’m passionate about giving small businesses the right financial advice. I’ve collected a number of Xero certifications and am proud to display my Making Tax Digital ready badge on my advisor directory listing. What’s more, I like to give regular feedback on new and existing Xero products. […]
Rudi Jansen Podcast with Mark Telford
As an accountant, there’s a work/life balance that’s absolutely perfect for you. But have you found it yet? LISTEN NOW Spending too many hours chasing the next client? Sacrificing home life and time on the things you love? Are your relationships suffering? Mark Telford talks to Rudi Jansen about finding clarity (and happiness) in […]
Are you an advisory or compliance accountant? And why it matters.
Do you help your clients to grow or are you simply employed to protect your clients financially? LISTEN HERE TO FIND OUT MORE Mark Telford talks to Accounting Web UK about the differences between the two types of service and how the real key is the client’s expectations. Times have moved on and businesses are looking […]
Do you work like it’s 2019 – or 1999?
Remember how we used to work? We may all harbour some nostalgia for memos, pigeon holes and printed ledgers, but probably not for the 12-hour days and insomnia-inducing deadlines. Accounting technology has made life easier and more transparent for both accountants and their customers. But are we really making the most of it? Just think […]