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What to expect in the Autumn Statement 2023
This month, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will stand at the despatch box in the House of Commons and deliver his Autumn Statement. What might he say? Let’s have a look.
What to expect in the Autumn Statement 2023
This month, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will stand at the despatch box in the House of Commons and deliver his Autumn Statement. What might he say? Let’s have a look.

How live chat can boost your website conversions
When people are browsing your website, they might have questions they want to ask without having to call or email someone at your firm. Live chat can help.

Firms that take marketing seriously reap rewards at the awards
We’re thrilled to see marketing get the acknowledgment it deserves in the Accounting Excellence awards, with the introduction of a new marketing category.

Choosing, editing and optimising images for accountancy websites in 2023
Imagery is a key part of any successful web design but sourcing graphics, illustrations or photography can be tricky if you're not a designer, marketer or editor. Don't worry – it's not necessarily as complicated as it might seem. This is a practical guide to finding,...

Introducing our new accounting powerhouse
We’re want to share some exciting changes to the way we are structured as a business, that we believe will benefit you. Introducing the Accounting Division.
How to create a marketing plan for your accounting firm
Unless you are in a position to have hired a marketing director or manager, responsibility for creating a marketing plan for your accountancy firm may rest solely on your shoulders or one of your partners.
Social media communication barriers: how to overcome them
Whether you're sending a message to your friends or marketing a product or service to customers, social media is an everyday tool to communicate, network and market to an audience. However for accountants who may not have the skills to use social media; it can be a...
Do accountants need to incorporate “Ltd.” in their logo?
Do you need to incorporate “Ltd.” in their logo? In short, the answer is no. A logo is an essential part of an accounting firm’s brand. Because logos are so central to your and your practice’s identity, and carry so much weight, it can be tempting to cram too many elements into that small space. The fact is, you don’t need to incorporate ‘Ltd.’ in your logo and probably shouldn’t even if you want to.
Recommendation vs referral: What’s the difference?
It's always great to get business from recommendations, knowing that you've done such a good job somebody has told a friend to get in touch. But leads generated by referrals are even better. You can measure and track them, for starters. You can also incentivise them...
How to improve your marketing strategy with a PESTLE analysis
With everything that’s happening to the UK economy at the moment it makes it hard to plan your marketing, we explore marketing tools to help, when revising your marketing strategy.
SEO: A beginner’s guide to increasing your website traffic and leads
SEO, or search engine optimisation, is a set of practices which boosts the visibility of your website in the SERPs (search engine results page) and increases traffic to your accounting website by allowing you to target your ideal clients. It is crucial for business growth on your website.
My experience at Accountex Summit Manchester 2022
Thousands of attendees visited Accountex Summit Manchester on 12 October at Manchester Central. Here’s my experience.
What is content marketing and why is it important?
Content marketing is one of the most powerful tools your accountancy practice can use to engage with your target clients. We explore why.
How to increase sales with your accounting firm’s existing client base
If you are in the know, you’ll understand that it is far easier to sell to existing customers than convert new ones. With that in mind, it’s clear that running a business becomes much easier if you focus due attention on your existing clients.
To help boost your marketing to existing clients, here are a few ways in which you can effectively look after your client base whilst increasing sales.
Why referrals are important for your firm
At PracticeWeb, we believe referrals are one of the most important things for your firm and here’s why.
The complete guide to websites for accountants
Updated edition for 2022 and beyond
Everything you need to know to get the right website to help your accountancy firm meet its business and marketing goals, achieve maximum return on investment, and stand out in the accountancy marketplace.
