http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk en-us Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:46:52 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/25932/210126/ We are nearly three weeks into January, and we’ve just navigated "Blue Monday." (The supposed "worst day of the year," not the classic hit by New Order—though that would have been a much better soundtrack for the week).By now, the frantic "New Year, New Me" energy has usually hit a wall. The sky is grey, the credit card bills from December are landing, and the reality of running a business in the cold light of a UK winter has truly set in. If you’re feeling a bit flat, let us be the first ... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:44:44 +0000 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post25932 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/25817/251201/ December tired is its own special thing.From the outside, it looks like everything is going well. 🚐 Vans are out early. Laptops are open late. 🔥 Ovens are on. Orders are coming in. People keep asking if you can “just squeeze this in before Christmas”. Friends and family tell you how brilliant it is that you are “so busy”.Inside, it feels very different.You are dragging yourself through dark, wet mornings. 🌧️ You are hoping the card machine does not die on you, the software doe... Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:01:36 +0000 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post25817 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/25632/011125/ 🧣 November is two films playing at once. In one, the kitchen is warm and relentless — trays in, trays out, and someone asking if forty extra covers can be squeezed in next Friday. In the other, a site goes quiet at four because the light has gone and the client who promised sign‑off is suddenly “at their Christmas do” for the rest of the month. You sit somewhere between, a mug of something warm going cold on the desk, choosing which fire to feed first. 🎆 The last fireworks have bar... Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:03:54 +0000 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post25632 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/25365/011025/ 🎃If you know me at all, you know I love Halloween. Not just the kids’ costumes, trick or treating, and pumpkin carving — the real thing. My husband and I went on a ghost hunt at Gloucester Prison last Halloween, and had to close a Ouija board session quickly when we realised it was a naughty spirit trying to get through. Ian? He's happy to make pumpkin soup and roll his eyes at my pumpkin spiced latte, but that is where his enthusiasm ends. Still, October is perfect for shining a light in... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:08:39 +0100 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post25365 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/25180/010925/ September always feels like a second new year. The summer is over, children head back to school, and business owners slip back into routine. It is also the perfect time to pause and check your financial health. Just as farmers harvest what they have sown, September is a month to gather, review, and prepare for the colder stretch ahead. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about building a foundation for peace of mind.We do not say this as a neat seasonal metaphor. We say it because we have li... Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:41:59 +0100 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post25180 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/24870/010825/ ☀️ August. For most business owners, it is the one time of year you dare to step away, even if it is just for a week or two. We know what it is like. You work flat out for months, dreaming of a bit of sun, a festival, or just a lie in. But let’s be honest, even when you are away, your business is never far from your mind.In Kim’s latest video, she talks about being at a festival recently. She was still surprised to see stallholders expecting their customers to bring cash, even though loc... Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post24870 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/24696/0725/ 👷 Builders are out on site all day, ☕ cafés are serving iced coffees on repeat, 🧘 mobile therapists are working festivals, and 🎪 outdoor events are creating new opportunities.But here's the question: Is your bank balance feeling the benefit?Because busyness doesn't always mean better profits. And sunshine doesn’t pay the tax bill.Whether you're running a van, a venue or a virtual business — here are four habits that can help you take more money in the sunshine, not just more book... Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:02:30 +0100 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post24696 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/24496/0625/ Summer gives many of us a little breathing space — a slower pace, longer evenings, and maybe even a chance to stop and take stock. For me, it’s a time to nurture. Not to rip things up and start again — just to check in, clear a few weeds, and make sure the roots are strong enough to support what’s coming next. And the same goes for business. 💧 I’m Not Great with Plants… But I Am with Books Let’s get this out of the way: I’m basically the Grim Reaper of houseplants. If it needs... Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:06:01 +0100 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post24496 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/24381/may-is-the-month-of-financial-timing-are-you-on-track/ Spring isn’t just for cleaning cupboards or clearing out garages—it’s also the perfect time to check in with your business finances. The days are getting longer, the air’s a little lighter, and you might feel the urge to reset. That applies just as much to your books as it does to your wardrobe.At Parks Bookkeeping, we believe your financial wellbeing is just as important as your physical and mental health. Whether you’re in catering, construction or the creative space, cash flow stres... Tue, 13 May 2025 15:28:51 +0100 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post24381 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/24198/spring-into-financial-fitness-build-a-business-that-works-without-burning-out/ There’s something about Spring that makes us want to stretch, breathe, and start again.As the world around us begins to bloom, even though it seems a little late this year, it’s the perfect time to check in — not just with yourself, but with your business too. After all, how it feels to run your business is just as important as what it earns.At Parks Bookkeeping, we’ve spent over 35 years working in and alongside small businesses, helping owners like you build strong, sustainable financi... Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:10:45 +0100 http://www.parksbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post24198