The overall equation is pretty simple: If you want to understand network traffic, you really should install Wireshark. And, if you really want to use Wireshark effectively, you should consider this book. Already in its third edition, Practical Packet Analysis both explains how Wireshark works and provides expert guidance on how you can use the […]
Archives for April 2017
What do you need to know about becoming VAT registered?
All growing businesses will become VAT registered. It is not daunting. You just need to become organised with your record keeping and remember your VAT return deadlines. So what do you need to know about becoming VAT registered? The new VAT threshold for 2017-18 is £85,000. What should you do next if you are close to […]
Is your Fixed Assets Management Optimized?
A well-structured fixed asset process provides efficiency around fixed assets, quality control as well as confidence surrounding business decisions that can have economic benefit. So how do you know whether your tax department is optimizing their fixed assets management? As a result of elevating your approach to fixed asset management, your tax department can gain confidence […]
Making Tax Digital
Every individual and every business now has access to an HMRC account which, by 2020, will show their overall tax situation. VAT, PAYE, Self Assessment Tax and Corporation Tax accounts will all be in one place giving an individual or business owner an overview of their personal and/or business tax liability. Individuals will be able to […]
Fight firewall sprawl with AlgoSec, Tufin, Skybox suites
New and innovative security tools seem to be emerging all the time, but the frontline defense for just about every network in operation today remains the trusty firewall. They aren’t perfect, but if configured correctly and working as intended, firewalls can do a solid job of blocking threats from entering a network, while restricting unauthorized […]
Sage Summit 2017
Taking time out from the normal day to day routine (although our days are far from routine!) is an opportunity to open your mind to fresh thinking and new ideas. Last week Sarah and I attended Sage Summit in London – a two day conference showcasing Sage products and a chance for Sage to share its recent […]
Payroll is our Specialty!
With the new payroll year just beginning businesses have been thinking about outsourcing their payroll or changing their provider. Now is a good time to make that change. When you are a small business with just a few employees you rarely have to deal with any complex situations but when one comes along it can be […]