http://www.4castbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.4castbookkeeping.co.uk en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:20:37 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.4castbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/25656/why-we-choose-xero/ When a new business asks why we don’t work in QuickBooks, my answer is simple:  we’ve tested both, and Xero consistently helps our clients make clearer, faster, better informed decisions. As bookkeepers who live inside these tools every day, we need software that’s robust, intuitive, and genuinely designed around small business life in the UK. For us, that’s Xero. ... Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4castbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post25656 http://www.4castbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/25698/when-early-means-extra-worry-celebrating-world-prematurity-day-and-welcoming-new-support-for-families/ On Monday 17 November we mark World Prematurity Day, a day to shine a light on the courage, the worries, the hope of families whose babies arrive early. I know that journey well: back in 2010 our baby was born at 29 weeks, and as we waited in the neonatal unit I felt the fear, the uncertainty, the longing to just be together. At that time financial support around the early days simply wasn’t there, and I had to start maternity leave immediately, pay worries weighing heavy.Today, I’m heartene... Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.4castbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post25698 http://www.4castbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/post/25633/what-is-bookkeeping/ Let’s be honest, bookkeeping isn’t exactly the word that sets your heart racing. But if you're a growth-minded female business owner understanding what bookkeeping is could be the difference between running your business and really achieving what you set out to do.So let’s strip it back, what is bookkeeping, and why is it such a big deal?... Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4castbookkeeping.co.uk/blog/#post25633