Free Record-Keeping App Shows the Importance of Being Earnest

Cloud accounting software provider FreeAgent has launched a unique record keeping iPhone app designed to help self-employed people and very small businesses in the UK to stay on top of their finances and tax commitments.

FreeAgent has developed the app - called Earnest - after being tasked by HM Revenue & Customs to create a free resource allowing self-employed workers and very small

UK small businesses party on this Christmas

Eight out of ten micro businesses maintain Christmas party despite economic slow-down

Research released today by online accountants Crunch reveals 82% of Britain’s smallest businesses (up to 20 staff) still plan to hold a Christmas party. Only 18% have cancelled their party this year, compared with 27% cancelling in 2010.

Micro businesses will

Crunch accounting named Smarta top 100 business

Crunch accounting has been named a top Smarta 100 business - one of the ‘brightest, smartest and most inspirational businesses from across the UK’, according to the judges. To vote for your favourite business, which could receive the top Smarta 100 Business of the Year Award, visit here before 6pm on 20 September.

The Smarta 100 awards is supported by O2 and is a celebration of the most