What is Carbon Accounting and How do I do it?
Whether or not you’re a B-Corp, you’ll have heard of carbon accounting. If (like us) you ARE a B-Corp, it’s probably on your mind, because the new B Corp standards now require companies to measure Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, rather than it just being an option you can score points on. While this […]
VAT for Ecommerce Founders: UK, EU, OSS and Where People Go Wrong
VAT for ecommerce founders can become complex very quickly. As soon as you scale beyond hobby level, sell through platforms like Shopify or Amazon, or start shipping to Europe, the rules change. Many founders only realise there is a problem when HMRC, or a foreign tax authority, contacts them. This guide explains: How VAT works […]
Stock in Transit; dealing with exchange rates
If you import goods, exchange rates can distort your stock value, cost of goods sold (commly abbreviated to COGS), and profit. This usually shows up when you pay suppliers in stages and the exchange rate moves between payments. Let’s walk through a common ecommerce scenario and how to account for it cleanly. The scenario You […]
SEIS/EIS In 2026: Founder-Friendly Guide To Eligibility, Advance Assurance and Investor FAQs
If you are planning a spring raise, getting SEIS/EIS right can unlock your round. It reduces investor risk, speeds decisions, and signals you run a clean ship. This guide explains who qualifies, what the 2026 limits look like, how advance assurance works, the documents investors expect, how options and future rounds interact, and the pitfalls […]
R&D Tax Credits: What UK Tech and AI Startups Need To Know Before Filing
If you are heading into a December year end and planning an R&D claim, you are not alone. The rules have shifted, HMRC scrutiny has tightened, and AI teams in particular are being asked to evidence real technical uncertainty, not just smart implementation. This guide walks you through who qualifies, what costs count, how the […]
Tech Company Accounting: The Essential UK Playbook For Seed To Series A
Tech Company Accounting Raising in the UK means tight reporting, clean data, and a finance stack that scales without slowing you down. Whether you are pre‑revenue or pushing towards Series A, the right setup saves you time, reduces risk, and gives investors confidence. This playbook shows you how to build a cloud‑first accounting and FinOps […]
Why you should hire a Fractional CFO
Fractional CFO Services Having a CFO is essential for scaling businesses, but not every company needs – or can yet justify – a full-time one. Our Fractional CFO Services give you access to senior financial leadership, without the upfront cost or commitment of hiring a full-time executive. Why engage a Fractional CFO? Strategic financial planning: […]
Our First Carbon Report: Taking Responsibility, Driving Change
As part of our ongoing commitment to the B Corp movement and using business as a force for good, we’re proud to publish our first carbon report. This marks an important step in understanding and reducing our environmental impact. Transparency is a key part of accountability, and sharing our carbon footprint is just the beginning […]