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What We’ve Learnt so far: How to Innovate in Times of Crisis
Some of the most successful businesses were born in the aftermath of the 2008 Financial Crisis: Uber, Airbnb, Slack, Pinterest, WhatsApp. Instead of burying their heads in the sand, or giving up when the going got tough, these brands radically reimagined and rebuilt their industries in the face of crisis, harnessing the latest technologies to…
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Tips for Managing Teams Remotely
As more and more businesses shift towards remote working, there’s never been a better time to invest in your tools and your teams. Above all, it’s important to inspire trust and clarity, whilst ensuring that people still feel like part of your team. So, here are our top tips for managing teams remotely, and some…
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How to Future-proof your Business
There’s no denying that we’re living in uncertain times. With Britain now outside the EU, and Covid-19 threatening business operations, travel and supply chains, the future is looking a little shaky. As the situation unfolds, it’s super important to plan for the future of your business and to minimise the impact of any unexpected scenarios.…
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Accounting for Fashion: Financing Your Fashion Business
Our first article in this series looked at the apps you need to run a successful fashion business. In this second post, we’re delving into funding and the cash flow challenges you’ll face as a fashion business. As a fledgling designer, getting your fashion business off the ground can be a challenge. But there are plenty of…
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Accounting for Fashion: The Perfect App Stack
Fashion has to be the coolest of industries. Runways, designers, beautiful people and beautiful clothes, all in the world’s greatest cities. London, Milan, Paris, New York. This year’s Spring Fashion Shows are now in full swing, with Paris last week and New York next week, where we’re lucky enough to be running some workshops. But…
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Our Top Tips to Manage Cash Flow
Cash flow is the key to any successful business. Being able to plan ahead and spot any cash fluctuations in advance will ultimately help you achieve your long-term goals. With over 50% of UK businesses cash flow negative last year, we know getting to grips with cash flow can be a big problem. So, here…
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We’re Moving!
Back in 2017, we built Ashton McGill with the aim of truly helping people. Helping them build better, more purposeful businesses. Helping them achieve their big, audacious goals. Two years on, our business has evolved a lot since then, but we’re still driven by that same sense of purpose. We’re so proud of the community we’ve grown,…
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A Day in the Life with Alasdair McGill
We love helping people build better businesses. Whether it’s demoing a new product for a client, or running a workshop, every day we’re lucky enough to work with some amazing businesses and be a part of their journey. And nothing makes us happier than seeing them thrive. Using a unique blend of business experience and…
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Our Xerocon 2019 Roundup: What does it Mean for your Business?
Last month, some of the team travelled down to London for the world’s most beautiful and innovative accounting conference. It was a jam-packed few days of inspiration and learning, and a great opportunity to find out about more pieces of tech we can use to help our clients to grow. Xero also announced a host…
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How to Get into Financial Forecasting for your Business
Let’s face it, business forecasting can be clunky and confusing if you don’t know where to start. And even if you do, it can be pretty inaccessible without the right tools and software. But you shouldn’t have to rely on an accountant or a financial whizz to help you plan for your business. We believe…
