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5 easy ways to get a snapshot of your entire accounting commitments

5 easy ways to get a snapshot of your entire accounting commitments

When workloads get out of hand mid-contract or at busy times, the loss of billable hours can be a headache.
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David Bailey-Lauring
May 11, 2021
Simple steps using templates to make the most out of task plans.

Simple steps using templates to make the most out of task plans.

Before you begin with any new client project, it’s a good idea to start with a plan. Specifically, a task plan.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Apr 14, 2021
Why a client portal is incredibly useful for customer value

Why a client portal is incredibly useful for customer value

In today’s on-demand world, it is evident that client portals have become a critical component of the client-accounting firm interaction.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Apr 14, 2021
Mastering client portals and their business benefits

Mastering client portals and their business benefits

Uku is striving to relieve the burden on our accountants. It’s why we believe in using a client portal so customers can interact on their…
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David Bailey-Lauring
Apr 13, 2021
Uku is always by your side

Uku is always by your side

Accounting practices’ work involves long hours, impatient clients and seemingly impossible expectations that last for weeks on end.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Apr 9, 2021
Estonian startup Uku partners with SpaceX

Estonian startup Uku partners with SpaceX

Accounting fintech startup Uku has struck a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
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Carlos Ferraz
Apr 1, 2021
4 accounting digi-hacks to do more in less time

4 accounting digi-hacks to do more in less time

Accountants can keep themselves in the loop and do more in less time by following these 4 accounting digi-hacks. Meet our smart assistants:
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David Bailey-Lauring
Mar 16, 2021
‘Time’ is the most undervalued currency

‘Time’ is the most undervalued currency

Unlike most variables in your personal and professional life, time is a commodity that is continuously within your grasp yet slipping away…
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David Bailey-Lauring
Mar 10, 2021
How CRM builds sustainability for accounting practices

How CRM builds sustainability for accounting practices

Adopting a sales focussed CRM strategy not only boosts clients sales and loyalty. Effective CRM builds sustainability for accounting.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Mar 5, 2021
Why CRM is critical for accounting client relationships

Why CRM is critical for accounting client relationships

A strong customer relationship is vital to the success of any accounting firm. But how do you use CRM to build sustainability?
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David Bailey-Lauring
Mar 2, 2021
9 ways Uku is helping our community with customisation

9 ways Uku is helping our community with customisation

In our previous article, we examined why customisation is king for boosting customer satisfaction.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Feb 25, 2021
Customisation is king for customer satisfaction

Customisation is king for customer satisfaction

The days when customers search for a product that has everything they need is gone. Now customers seek services that are customised.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Feb 23, 2021
9 proven ways accountants begin their days on the right foot

9 proven ways accountants begin their days on the right foot

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Carlos Ferraz
Feb 15, 2021
Why AML solutions are vital for accountants

Why AML solutions are vital for accountants

To protect themselves from the threat of money laundering and preserve their credibility, accountants in the UK are embracing AML…
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David Bailey-Lauring
Feb 8, 2021
5 ways transparency in your accounting firm boosts credibility

5 ways transparency in your accounting firm boosts credibility

Transparency is a word that conjures up several values — openness, honesty, clarity and collaboration amongst several others.
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Carlos Ferraz
Jan 29, 2021
Collaboration for accountants — why it’s critical to avoid workplace stress

Collaboration for accountants — why it’s critical to avoid workplac...

Collaboration between accountants not only services clients faster and improves productivity; it also reduces workplace stress.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Jan 26, 2021
Why going big is not always good for your customers

Why going big is not always good for your customers

Why having the “best” software backed by corporate funds doesn’t equate to being the “right” software for your firm.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Jan 19, 2021
Fair pay for accountants by using time tracking.

Fair pay for accountants by using time tracking.

Would you believe if you were told that your accounting firm was losing £8,665* per employee, per year?
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David Bailey-Lauring
Jan 7, 2021
12 simple ways of dealing with stressed out clients

12 simple ways of dealing with stressed out clients

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Carlos Ferraz
Dec 29, 2020
Will accountants become extinct?

Will accountants become extinct?

According to latest research, accountants are less in demand than ever. Are they becoming extinct? Not quite yet, read how.
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David Bailey-Lauring
Dec 18, 2020
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