GreenStones

22/07/2026

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/

Set clear business financial goals for 2026 and 2027. Discover practical tips to improve profits, cash flow and long-term business success.

20/07/2026

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!

14/07/2026

💚 We're incredibly proud of our MD, Simon Chaplin.

On 09 August, Simon will begin an eight day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise £17,991 for St Peter's Hospice, Bristol, in memory of his brother, Richard.

Richard received exceptional care from the hospice during his final days and Simon is taking on this incredible challenge to give something back. Better still, Simon is funding the entire expedition himself, meaning every penny donated goes directly to the hospice.

If you'd like to get behind Simon, you'll find his fundraising page below.

Whether you make a donation or simply help spread the word by sharing the page, every gesture of support is genuinely appreciated.

Thank you from all of us at GreenStones. 💚

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

10/07/2026

🤔 Business Owners – Which Side Are You On?

Some people believe:
👉 "If you want something done properly, do it yourself."

Others believe:
👉 "If your business depends on you for everything, you've built yourself a job, not a business."

We're curious...

Which statement do you agree with most?

In our latest blog, we explore the hidden cost of doing everything yourself and why delegation, automation and systems are often the key to business growth.

📖 Read it here:
https://www.greenstones.co.uk/the-hidden-cost-of-doing-everything-yourself/

👇 Let us know your answer in the comments.

Have you ever delegated something and regretted it? Or was it one of the best decisions you made?

07/07/2026

Most business owners know their sales figures…

But do you know your profit margin right now?

Not last year. Not when your accountant finishes the accounts. Today.

We’re seeing more businesses working harder than ever whilst profits quietly disappear because rising costs and pricing issues go unnoticed for too long.

A healthy bank balance doesn’t always mean a healthy business.

In our latest blog, we share:

✅ Simple ways to monitor your profit margins
✅ Warning signs to look out for
✅ A quick checklist every business owner should review

What’s the biggest challenge in your business right now — winning work or protecting profits?

Read the blog here: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/are-you-tracking-profit-or-just-sales/

Are you tracking profit or just sales? Learn how real-time financial visibility helps you make better business decisions.

03/07/2026

⚠️ Cyber scams are becoming harder than ever to spot.

A few years ago, scam emails were often easier to identify. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help fraudsters create convincing emails with realistic branding, professional language and far fewer warning signs.

And it only takes one click.

We’ve put together a simple blog with practical checks business owners and teams can use before opening attachments, clicking links or making payments. 🔍

A few extra minutes checking an email could save a huge amount of time, money and stress later on.

Have you noticed scam emails becoming more believable recently? 👇

Read the full blog here:
https://www.greenstones.co.uk/cyber-security/

30/06/2026

☀️ How does your business cope when key team members go on holiday?

Every summer we see businesses facing the same challenge...

• Too many people off at once.
• Workloads building up.
• One person who knows how to do everything suddenly disappears for two weeks!

We've put together a blog packed with simple ideas to help you plan ahead, reduce stress and keep your business running smoothly throughout the summer.

One of the things we discuss is how we document all of our internal processes at GreenStones, making it much easier for team members to cover for each other when someone is away.

How does your business manage annual leave?

Do you have a system that works well, or is it something you're still trying to improve?

We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

📖 Read the full blog here: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/is-your-business-ready-for-summer/

Discover practical ways to plan team holidays, manage workloads and keep your business running smoothly throughout the summer months.

24/06/2026

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

23/06/2026

🎾 Wimbledon is nearly here, and it got us thinking...

Are you focused on winning the next point in your business, or are you planning to win the whole match?

Many business owners spend so much time dealing with today's challenges that they never get chance to think about where they want their business to be in five years' time.

Our latest blog explores why long-term thinking beats quick wins.

Read more here: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/what-wimbledon-teaches-us-about-business/

👇 Do you spend more time working in your business or planning its future?

Discover what Wimbledon can teach you about building a successful business and why playing the long game leads to sustainable growth.

15/06/2026

📅 Office Closed Tomorrow

The GreenStones office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 16 June 2026, as the GreenStones team will be attending a team away day.

We'll be spending the day reviewing how we work together, sharing ideas and looking at ways we can continue improving the service and support we provide to our customers. Investing time in our team helps us continue delivering the proactive advice and support our customers expect from GreenStones.

We'll reopen and be available as usual from 8:30am on Wednesday 17 June 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.