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Expert advice, tips and the latest news for the world of accountancy and small business.How to submit award winning award entries
Submitting an entry for an award can be both exciting and daunting. However, the ambition is universal: to win. Success can provide not just accolades but also a platform for further opportunities.
In this blog, we go through what you should consider when submitting an award entry and how to maximise the possibility of your success.
The role of AI in modern accounting
AI has transformed numerous industries, with accounting being no exception. Explore with us the role of AI in modern accounting.
Spring Budget 2024: How to use your report
Our Spring Budget 2024 sums up all the key announcements from 6 March. Find out how to make the most of it – on your website, over email or a printout.
How accountants should be marketing themselves in 2024
The way accountants are marketing themselves has evolved. It’s not just about numbers anymore; it’s about making those numbers work in the digital space.
How to manage your pages on your Horizon website
To see all of the pages on your website, log in to the back end of the site. Then, in the left-hand menu, click on Pages. Here, you will see a list of all your pages. You can edit pages by hovering over the page title and clicking Edit. You can delete a page by...
Adding pages
To add a page to your website, log in to the back end of your site and click on Pages. At the top of the screen, click on the Add New button. Click on the Use The Divi Builder button. This will open a popup where you can either build from scratch or clone an existing...
Basic Visual Builder introduction
Introduction From time-to-time you may like to make edits to your website, particularly to pages. To do this, we will be using a functionality known as the Visual Builder. This is the main tool that you’ll use when you want to edit the content on a page, as it was the...
How to resize & optimise images for better page speed
There are basic image edit tools available on most smartphones. Alternatively, you can use GIMP Image Manipulator, the free version of Adobe Express or Canva.
Uploading Images and Videos to your website
To add an image or a video to a page on your website, start by logging in and navigating to the Media section of your website. Then, click on Add New to upload a new image or video. You can drag and drop or Select Files from your computer. You may find that some files...
Page revisions
The pages section of the dashboard is where you can add new pages or edit existing pages on your website. To edit an existing page, click on Pages in the left-side menu. Then, hover over the page title you want to edit and click on Edit. From here, you can edit the...
What to expect in the Autumn Statement 2023
This month, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will stand at the despatch box in the House of Commons and deliver his Autumn Statement. What might he say? Let’s have a look.
How live chat can boost your website conversions
When people are browsing your website, they might have questions they want to ask without having to call or email someone at your firm. Live chat can help.
Firms that take marketing seriously reap rewards at the awards
We’re thrilled to see marketing get the acknowledgment it deserves in the Accounting Excellence awards, with the introduction of a new marketing category.
Choosing, editing and optimising images for accountancy websites in 2023
Imagery is a key part of any successful web design but sourcing graphics, illustrations or photography can be tricky if you're not a designer, marketer or editor. Don't worry – it's not necessarily as complicated as it might seem. This is a practical guide to finding,...
The complete guide to websites for accountants
Updated edition for 2022 and beyond
Everything you need to know to get the right website to help your accountancy firm meet its business and marketing goals, achieve maximum return on investment, and stand out in the accountancy marketplace.