Growth strategy

AI is here!

At Zen, we have been passionate about embracing change, particularly in the realm of technology, as we navigate a changing business landscape. We have utilised technology to optimise our processing time, allowing us to spend more time with our clients. We’ve been a paperless practice for around ten years. When the recent pandemic arrived, it […]

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The benefits of outsourcing your payroll process

Let’s be honest, running a business is already full-on. The last thing you need is the added stress of managing payroll. It’s not just about making sure everyone gets paid on time (although that’s important!). It’s the admin, the ever-changing tax rules, the deductions…and it all adds up, causing one giant payroll headache. So what

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What do your employees actually want? Do you know?

Attracting and retaining top talent remains one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. The competition for skilled employees is fierce, and with workplace expectations continually evolving, understanding what your team truly wants is more important than ever. If you know what your employees want, you can create an environment that retains talent and

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Recurring mistakes in your team? Here’s what to do (in 5 steps!)

Mistakes within a team can be frustrating and costly, particularly for business owners who are trying to grow. Sure, occasional errors are inevitable and will happen over time. However, recurring mistakes may signal deeper ones that need addressing – ones that could lead to inefficiencies, financial losses, and even damage to your business’s reputation. So,

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6 essential bookkeeping tools every business owner should know about

Let’s be honest, bookkeeping is rarely the highlight of a business owner’s day. But the good news? It’s come a long way. Thanks to cloud-based tools, managing your finances doesn’t have to be a time-consuming headache. The right tools can make bookkeeping quicker, easier, and more efficient. If you’re still buried in paper receipts or

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How to lead during periods of uncertainty

In business (and life for that matter!), the only consistent thing, is change. So the question is, “How can you move your business forward when you’re constantly facing uncertainty?”  Whether it’s a pandemic disrupting supply chains or a new national government, geopolitical shifts like Brexit rewriting trade rules, uncertainty tests every organisation’s resilience. However, it

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