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We invite you to discover our fabulous Finance Assistants. To shake things up we decide to conduct an interview with each of them.  Their backgrounds all vary and it’s safe to say we have a bit of a Xero fan club! Enjoy discovering Maxine, Vandana and Daniel of Fabulous Finance.     Daniel Matthew  Daniel…

People will often say to me the role of payroll is ‘just to make sure everyone gets paid on time’ and whilst there is truth in that, it involves so much more. I am responsible for payroll and compliance for our clients in Fabulous Finance and when I was approached to take my turn for…

It’s the end of my first week with the Fabulous Group, six weeks since I relocated to Market Harborough and 5 years working in accounting.   I began my career in banking and moved into accountancy in 2014. Whilst in banking, I completed the necessary banking qualifications to progress through the ranks and alongside this…

For as long as I can remember I’ve always been fascinated by retail. Obsessed with the products in my favourite shops, the noise of the tills in Tesco’s, and taking hours to set up my own shops at home or at my Nan’s house; are all childhood memories that are vividly clear. (And probably just…

The Evolution of cloud software for the finance process over the last few years Since beginning my career in accounting 6 years ago the industry has seen major dynamic changes. With the explosive growth of Xero and other cloud accounting software it’s safe to say that we are saying goodbye to the days of the…

At 12.30pm today Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Summer Economic Update in Parliament where he announced a number of support measures to help the economy. The plans announced today are the second part of a three-phase plan to secure the UK’s economic recovery from coronavirus. Throughout the pandemic, the UK Government has acted with speed to…

Marketing is a skill that appears to be relatively simple. It is often the responsibility of someone in the admin team and the first cost to be cut in a crisis. This should not be the case, however. Effective marketing is valuable, but it requires investment and expertise. Without marketing, nobody will know that your…

Deciding on a career path can be difficult. There are many questions such as, ‘will I enjoy it’ and ‘will I be good at it’ which come to mind. These were the exact questions and worries that I had when I first decided to enter the accounting field. To find the answers to those questions…

The last few months has had an unprecedented effect on the economy and on SME’s across all industries. Many business owners have had to make future defining decisions based on uncertain economic forecasts to ensure that their business is one of those that can survive after the pandemic. Appointing the right accountant is so important for…

Here at Fabulous Marketing, we have been watching the world move on, change and develop through the COVID-19 new way of doing things.   Struggling v Thriving It’s been a really difficult few weeks both for businesses who are struggling and also for businesses who are thriving. Through no fault of our own, current events…

CJRS & SEISS Announcement On Friday evening 29 May 2020, the chancellor announced the final part of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) scheme that will run from 1st July until 31st October.  This introduces a new flexible element from the 1st July whereby the employer can elect to pay employees for a certain amount of time and then they can be furloughed for…

The Bounce Back Loan Scheme Several weeks ago, the government announced the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). However in the news it has been widely reported of the struggles that businesses have had receiving funding through this scheme, of which, some of you may have experienced first hand. With this in mind, on Monday…

Hibernate don’t Stagnate It is the start of a new a month and our sixth week in lockdown, on Sunday we are anticipating an announcement with regards to these measures being relaxed and today possible post-lockdown workplace rules have been revealed.   With no precedents set, there were lots of knee-jerk reactions amid lockdown. Everyone…

Hibernate don’t Stagnate Join Fabulous Marketing in hibernation and together let’s strengthen your come-back post-lockdown. Since lockdown began, our motto has been ‘hibernate don’t stagnate’. Hibernation is key to survival for animals in the wild, much like marketing is for businesses. For animals, hibernation is a strategic process that strengthens their return to the wild.…

Hibernate don’t Stagnate. Join Fabulous Marketing in hibernation and together let’s strengthen your come-back post-lockdown. Since lockdown began, our motto has been ‘hibernate don’t stagnate’. Hibernation is key to survival for animals in the wild, much like marketing is for businesses. For animals, hibernation is a strategic process that strengthens their return to the wild.…

Hibernate don’t Stagnate Join Fabulous Marketing in hibernation and together let’s strengthen your comeback post-lockdown. Since lockdown began, our motto has been ‘hibernate don’t stagnate’. Hibernation is key to survival for animals in the wild, much like marketing is for businesses. For animals, hibernation is a strategic process that strengthens their return to the wild.…

Furlough The Coronavirus Job Retention scheme has been launched to support businesses who cannot maintain their current workforce because their operations have been severely affected by coronavirus. The scheme permits businesses to furlough employees and apply for a grant that covers 80% of their usual monthly wage costs, up to £2,500 a month.   On…

The Fabulous Group has partnered with Capitalise to make it easy for businesses to access funding, something particularly important during the current economic climate.   Mike, Sarah and Andy, from The Fabulous Group, are all approved Capitalise advisors and can support businesses to source the appropriate funding, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).…

Fabulous Marketing has launched a brand new webinar series: Hibernate don’t Stagnate. For animals, going into hibernation is essential for their survival. Marketing is much the same for businesses. Every Monday, to mark the start of a fresh new week, Fabulous Marketing will be hosting a live webinar on selected topics to help you to…

The UK government has this evening unveiled details of the Coronavirus Self Employment Income Support scheme. Self employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of Coronavirus. Certain criteria must be met and exclusions do apply. Here is our summary of…