The New Year is a perfect time to reassess your business goals and align them with your financial aspirations. Whether you’re just...

For many sole traders and small business owners, the self assessment tax return deadline is a dreaded period filled with stress,...

As we approach the end of the year, you are probably thinking about ways to thank your staff for their commitment over the year. Whether...

As the leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, autumn signals a natural shift in seasons. For many business owners, it's a perfect...

When you first started your business you may have considered whether or not a business plan matters. You may have soon found out that to...

Running a business is no small feat. Business owners face numerous challenges daily, from managing finances to ensuring smooth...

When you think about planning a holiday, you probably picture setting a budget, researching destinations, and making sure every detail is...

As June rolls around, the anticipation of summer brings excitement for us at Athena Accounting & Bookkeeping Services but we also sense...

If there’s one figure you know in your business, I expect it’s your bank balance. And it’s a pretty important one. But alone it doesn’t...

In an era where software companies are aggressively marketing their AI-driven bookkeeping solutions as the end-all for small business...

At Athena Accounting & Bookkeeping Services we love entrepreneurs. We love to be entrepreneurial ourselves. And we know that as you do...

Introduction Bookkeeping: you might think of it as just another expense, or at best, a way to keep track of where your money's going. But...

Introduction Running a small business can be tough - there are many challenges that small business owners face daily. However,...

Introduction As we approach the end of another incredible year, it's time to reflect, celebrate achievements, and set our plans for the...

Introduction Are you using artificial intelligence? As we see artificial intelligence (AI) more and more in daily life, we’re also...

Intro For small business owners, tax season can be a stressful and daunting time of year. It makes sense that you’d rather not think...

Running a small business is rewarding, but it comes with its challenges, finances being one of them - especially when the geopolitical...

School holidays can be tough on small business owners. Balancing work and holidays can be tricky, especially when you and your team want...

You might have received a statement from HMRC in the past few weeks reminding you that your payment on account is due by 31st July. I'm...

A bookkeeper can play a vital role in helping a business run smoothly and efficiently. Here are a few ways in which a bookkeeper can...