Author Archives: Gillian Caughey

Client relationship MOTs

Client relationship MOTs. Here’s why they’re important (and why we’re having them).

A temperature check, a catch-up, a refining of what we both need from the relationship, these MOTS ensure we’re all happy little choristers singing from the same hymn sheet, all year long.  As you likely know, businesses and lives have a habit of rapidly changing. Demand for your service could suddenly explode, there might be […]

Maximize Xero for small business cost savings

How to get the most out of your digital accounting software

As the owner of a growing small business, you know how important it is to keep a handle on overheads. You’re juggling increased costs while running your creative venture, which often involves tough decisions about where to cut back. If you’ve seen Xero’s announcement about raising their prices from September, you may feel tempted to […]

creative business

Been told “creatives don’t do numbers”? Let’s smash that perception.

“You’ve either got a numbers brain or a creative brain.” How many times have you heard that stereotype? It’s one that’s repeated in childhood, in the education system, in life.  Well, we’re here to clear things up once and for all: it’s totally and categorically false. Having worked with so many brilliant, creative business owners […]

How can I help my small business through the cost of living crisis?

Yep, we’re officially in the thick of the cost of living crisis. It’s a nerve-wracking time for many entrepreneurs, with small business owners especially feeling the pinch.  If you’ve had sleepless nights worrying about how you’re going to pay your suppliers or support your staff, we don’t blame you. It’s likely you’ve already looked at […]

How do I break up with my accountant?

How do I find a new accountant?

Thankfully, we live in a world that’s finally beginning to accept we should only keep things in our life that serve us. Great relationships, fulfilling friendships, a job with purpose – they’re what you deserve. However, some things just take longer for us to quality-check. Maybe it’s your bank, your phone plan, or the place […]

Why we carry out anti-money laundering checks during onboarding

Why we carry out anti-money laundering checks during onboarding

When you start working with Fearless Financials, we’ll perform anti-money laundering (AML) checks on your business. An AML check is an identity assessment to ensure the business owners and directors are who they claim to be. These checks are done using electoral and other online data and are completed in the background. This practice isn’t […]