New research findings on AI use and cognitive decline — what this means for your business

Published: Wed, 04/01/26

Hi I don’t usually forward research papers. But something landed on my desk this week that I think deserves your attention.The findingsThe British…

[Sunday supplement]: The Ear Whisperer

Published: Sun, 03/15/26

How AI is about to become your invisible best friend and why that should thrill you — and worry you a little Hi Let's start with a scenario. Jamie is…

Is Making Tax Digital for income tax a waste of time at taxpayers’ expense?

Published: Sun, 03/08/26

Hi Ne t month, in April 2026, according to HMRC around 864,000 self-employed business owners and landlords will incur both significant time and e…

[Sunday supplement]: What a virtual board meeting actually looks like.

Published: Sun, 03/01/26

Hi Most business owners make every important decision alone. They don’t have a board. They don’t have a finance director. They have an accountant who…

[Sunday supplement]: The Question Your Accountant Should Be Asking You (But Isn’t)

Published: Sun, 02/22/26

Updated: Sun, 02/22/26

Hi Here’s a question that should come up in every conversation between a business owner and their accountant: "Based on what we can see in these…

Six Technology Shifts Every Small UK Business Owner Needs to Know About in 2026

Published: Fri, 02/13/26

Updated: Fri, 02/13/26

Hi The biggest technology story for small UK businesses in 2026 isn't a single trend. It's a convergence. Agentic AI is arriving inside the tools you…

McKinsey says AI can't lead - they're wrong

Published: Tue, 02/10/26

Hi McKinsey published an article last month called 'Building Leaders in the Age of AI.' It's smart, well-argued, and reassuring. It's also wrong on a…

Is this is the year you want a different relationship with your accountant?

Published: Mon, 02/09/26

Hi, Over the past few weeks I’ve shared a series of emails about where accounting — and small business financial management — is heading. Automation.