When you’re running your own business, it’s easy to feel like you need to wear all the hats—marketer, customer service rep, operations manager, and yes, bookkeeper. At first glance, DIY bookkeeping vs. hiring a professional might seem straightforward. But as many small business owners eventually realise, bookkeeping isn’t just about keeping receipts and balancing spreadsheets.…
Spreadsheets get messy, invoices pile up, and suddenly, tax season feels like a looming storm. Sound familiar? The good news is that modern accounting technology has made it easier to stay on top of your finances, save time, and gain absolute clarity on your business performance — without needing to be a numbers expert. In…
As the cost of living continues to rise, employees around the world are increasingly concerned about maintaining their financial stability. For many, the solution lies in securing a cost of living pay rise. In this blog, we’ll provide advice on how to approach this situation, whether you’re an employee seeking a rise or an employer…
The cost-of-living crisis has been an ongoing concern for individuals and businesses alike. As inflation rates rise and economic challenges persist, businesses are grappling with increased overheads, supply chain disruptions, and a shrinking consumer base. However, it’s essential to recognise that help is available to support businesses during these turbulent times. In this blog, we’ll…
During the cost-of-living crisis, businesses face a unique challenge: how to maintain profitability while keeping overhead costs in check. As inflation soars and consumer spending tightens, finding ways to reduce overheads becomes paramount for long-term sustainability. Here are some smart strategies businesses can adopt to weather the storm and remain financially resilient: Embrace Remote Work:…
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the adoption of software and technology solutions is essential for efficiency and competitiveness. However, organisations often find themselves drowning in a sea of software licences and subscriptions, many of which are unnecessary. This not only results in financial wastage but can also create operational inefficiencies, here’s how you can avoid…
Knowing where you stand as a business with your expenses is paramount and quite frankly, if you are not on top of your costs, it can end up being the downfall of any business, no matter how large or small. There are mixed views out there regarding pricing on websites but our take on it…
Transparency is paramount in every business transaction, you need to know what your purchase is going to cost and what you can expect to receive for your money. Bookkeeping is one of the most important investments in every business and it is so important to get your numbers right. That is why when choosing Cain…
At Cain & Co, we believe in transparency especially when it comes to prices and what you can expect to receive for your money. Bookkeeping is one of the most important investments in every business and it is so important to get your numbers right. That is why when choosing Cain & Co you can…
A question we get asked a lot by our clients is ‘How do we work?’ Our response is ‘How Would You Like Us to Work?’ I know we should not really answer a question with another question but when hiring a specialist bookkeeper, you want a service tailored to your needs, right? It is important…
When it comes to running your small business, the legal filings and required forms may cause your head to spin, but which of these are necessary for your company and which can be saved for when your business reaches expansion? Today, we are here to recap management accounts. Do small businesses require them and could…
Are we mad I hear you say! No, we are just so confident in the service that you would receive, we would like you to try us out for yourself completely free of charge for a month. We will process up to 100* transactions for you and If you are not convinced at the end…
