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🌞 Summer Bank Holiday Reminder 🌞

The GreenStones office is closed today and we'll reopen tomorrow at 8:30am.

If anything is urgent, please leave us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible when we're back in the office.

Finding it hard to remember key dates? Don't worry! Here's a list of important dates you can add to your calendar 😊

Are you sure you know what counts as plant and machinery?

Many business owners assume it only refers to large machinery, but that's not the case. Everyday business assets could qualify, and understanding the rules could help you avoid missing valuable tax relief.

Our latest blog explains:

🔹 What plant and machinery actually means
🔹 Examples of qualifying assets
🔹 What doesn't normally qualify
🔹 Why it matters for your business

If you're planning to invest in equipment or improve your premises, it's well worth a read.

📖 Read the blog here:

What Counts As Plant And Machinery? - Inspiring, Challenging & Supporting When business owners hear the term plant and machinery, many immediately think of large pieces of industrial equipment.

Quick question...
If I asked you right now how much cash your business has available, could you answer without logging into three different systems?

👍 Yes – I know my numbers.
😬 No – I'd have to check.

Knowing your business numbers in real time can completely change the way you make decisions.

We've put together a short blog explaining why it matters and how cloud accounting software can help you stay in control.

Read it here 👇
🔗 https://www.greenstones.co.uk/how-quickly-can-you-access-your-business-numbers/

What's the biggest challenge you have when it comes to keeping on top of your business numbers?

How Quickly Can You Access Your Business Numbers? - Inspiring, Challenging & Supporting How quickly can you access your business numbers? Discover why real-time financial information helps you make better business decisions.

Be honest... how much of Xero do you actually use? 🤔

Most business owners use it for invoices and checking their bank balance... but that's only a small part of what it can do.

We've put together 7 simple tips that could save you time, reduce bookkeeping headaches and give you a much clearer picture of your business finances.
💬 Which Xero feature has saved you the most time?

Or... is there something in Xero you've never quite worked out? Let us know in the comments!

Read the blog here 👉 https://www.greenstones.co.uk/xero-tips-every-business-owner-should-know/

🥾⛰️ The final week is here. 💪 💚

This weekend, our Managing Director, Simon Chaplin, will begin his eight-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Simon is taking on this incredible challenge in memory of his brother, Richard, while raising £17,991 for St Peter's Hospice, Bristol, who provided exceptional care during Richard's final days.

This is the last week to support Simon before he sets off.

Even more amazingly, Simon is personally funding the entire expedition, meaning every penny donated goes directly to St Peter's Hospice. 🙌

If you've been meaning to donate, now is the perfect time. If you can't donate, sharing Simon's fundraising page could help us reach someone who can.

Thank you to everyone who has already supported Simon. Your generosity really does make a difference. 💚

https://www.justgiving.com/page/simon-chaplin-kili

🏖️ Be honest... could you leave your business for TWO weeks this summer?

With the school holidays here, many business owners are hoping to spend more time with their families.

But here's the question...
If you switched your phone off for two weeks, what would happen?
📞 Would your team members cope?
📧 Would customers still receive great service?
💻 Or would you end up answering emails from the sun lounger?

Many owners think being involved in everything is a strength.

We're not so sure.

In our latest blog, we look at why businesses become dependent on their owners and what you can do to change that.

We're curious...

👇 What's the longest you've ever been away from your business without checking in?

Or...

👉 What's the one thing that would stop you taking two weeks off?

Read the full blog here: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/what-would-happen-if-you-took-two-weeks-off/

What Would Happen If You Took Two Weeks Off? - Inspiring, Challenging & Supporting Learn how delegation, automation and smarter systems can free up your time, reduce stress and help your business grow.

Here are some key dates for August to pop in your diary. ✅

If you're running a business, staying ahead of these deadlines can save you time, stress, and money – and that’s what we’re all about at GreenStones. 😊

Quick Question...

If I asked you today, what does success look like for your business by the end of 2027? Could you answer in one sentence?

More profit?
Less stress?
A bigger team?
More time away from the business?

Or are you so busy running the business that you've never stopped to properly define it?

We'd love to know...👇

What does success look like for your business?

Our latest blog explains why having clear financial goals can completely change the way you run your business.

🔗 Read it here: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/how-clear-are-your-financial-goals-for-2026-and-beyond/

How Clear Are Your Financial Goals for 2026 and Beyond? - Inspiring, Challenging & Supporting Set clear business financial goals for 2026 and 2027. Discover practical tips to improve profits, cash flow and long-term business success.

The Results Of The GreenStones 2026 World Cup Sweepstake Are In... 🥁🥁

Congratulations to our overall winner… Michael! 🏆

After a tense final, Argentina finished as runners-up, meaning Jordan narrowly missed out on top spot.

England battled hard to secure third place, but unfortunately there were no prizes this time.

Congratulations also to Leigh, Julie, Jordan and Michael for winning our additional sweepstake categories. 🍀

Thanks to everyone who took part. Whether you were backing your favourite team or simply enjoying the competition around the office, we hope you had as much fun as we did. ⚽

Roll on the next tournament!