GreenStones

20/10/2026

🎃👻 Our classic mint bowls have had a spooky makeover!

With Halloween coming up next week, we’ve swapped the usual GreenStones mints for pumpkins, sweets and plenty of spooky treats. 🍬🍭

So, if you’re popping into the office, make sure you help yourself!

Although we can’t guarantee the GreenStones team won’t get to them first… 👀😂

19/10/2026

🏠 Did you know you could have just 60 days to deal with the tax after selling a residential property?

It’s an easy deadline to miss.

You sell a buy-to-let or second property, complete the sale and think you can tell HM Revenue & Customs about it when you do your next self-assessment tax return.

But if there’s Capital Gains Tax to pay, you’ll normally need to report the gain and pay the tax within 60 days of completion.

Missing the deadline could mean penalties and interest.

🤔 Be honest – before reading this, did you know about the 60-day rule?

We’ve explained what you need to know in our latest blog:
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Selling a property can involve a lot of paperwork, so once completion has taken place it’s tempting to think the job is done.

15/10/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to Kayleigh!

The GreenStones team are incredibly proud to celebrate Kayleigh becoming fully AAT qualified! 👏

It’s a fantastic achievement and the result of plenty of hard work, studying and dedication throughout her exams. 📚

And Kayleigh isn’t stopping there! Whilst waiting for her AAT results, she has already started studying towards her ACCA qualification. 👏

Very well deserved, Kayleigh. Congratulations from everyone at GreenStones! 💚🥳

13/10/2026

🧹 Is your Xero in need of a tidy up?

A few simple housekeeping habits can help keep your figures accurate, improve visibility and make it much easier to understand what is happening in your business. 📊

We’ve put together some quick tips to help 👇

🔗 Read the blog: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/xero-housekeeping-tips-for-busy-business-owners/

Simple but effective ways to use Xero better, keep your figures accurate, save time and improve visibility

06/10/2026

Here’s a question for the business owners in the group…

What’s the small problem in your business that you KNOW you should sort out, but keep putting off? 👀

Maybe it’s chasing late-paying customers.
Maybe your prices need reviewing.
Maybe there’s a process that drives you mad every week, but you’ve never found the time to change it.

Or perhaps you’ve had one of those “I really must remember that deadline…” moments – which is exactly why we share our Dates for the Diary every month!

Small problems are easy to tolerate because they don’t feel urgent.

But how long does a small problem stay small?

Our latest blog includes a 10-minute business check-up to help you identify the things that might deserve your attention before they turn into something bigger.

Have a read here 👇
https://www.greenstones.co.uk/why-strong-businesses-dont-ignore-small-problems/

Then come back and tell us: what’s one small business problem you think owners leave too long before dealing with it?

Spot small business problems early and tackle them before they grow into bigger issues that cost you time, money and headspace.

30/09/2026

How much are you spending on software every month?

More importantly, how much of it are you actually using?

Many businesses invest in bookkeeping software, CRMs, project management tools and automation platforms, only to continue doing tasks manually because they don't know what the software is capable of.

The real cost isn't always the subscription fee.

It's the hours spent on processes that could be automated.

As we move towards the final few months of the year, now is the ideal time to review:

✔ Your software subscriptions
✔ Your manual processes
✔ Opportunities for automation
✔ Whether your systems are working together effectively

Technology should save you time, not simply cost you money.

We've explored this in our latest blog, Technology That Saves Time.

📖 Read it here: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/technology-that-saves-time/

💬 We'd love to know: What's the best piece of business software you've ever invested in, and why?

Discover how technology and automation can save your business time and help you get more value from the software you already use.

25/09/2026

Here are some key dates for October 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. 😊

22/09/2026

Be honest... when was the last time you increased your prices?

A month ago?
A year ago?
More than three years ago?

Many business owners tell us they're worried about putting prices up because customers might leave.

But is that really what happens?

Our latest blog looks at why so many business owners undervalue their expertise and the impact that can have on profits, growth and even work-life balance.

💬 What's your view on price increases? Necessary for growth, or too risky in today's market?

📖 Read the blog here: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/are-you-charging-enough-for-what-you-do/

Should you increase prices? Learn how charging appropriately can improve profitability, support growth and reduce business pressure.

15/09/2026

Could your bookkeeping be costing you money without you realising? 🤔

It's often the small things that cause the biggest headaches. Missing receipts, incorrect VAT coding or leaving everything until the last minute can all have a bigger impact than you might think.

We've put together a quick blog covering some of the most common bookkeeping mistakes business owners make.

Read it here 👇
https://www.greenstones.co.uk/bookkeeping-mistakes-that-quietly-cost-businesses-money/

Have you ever discovered a bookkeeping mistake that surprised you? We'd love to hear your experience.

Could bookkeeping mistakes be quietly costing your business money? Discover the common errors that cause VAT issues and unnecessary stress.

07/09/2026

Have you invested in your business recently?

From new computers and office furniture to specialist equipment and commercial property fit-outs, some investments may qualify for plant and machinery capital allowances.

Our latest blog explains how the rules work, what assets could qualify and why reviewing your claims could make a real difference to your business.

It's a straightforward guide designed to help business owners better understand the opportunities available.

📖 Read the full blog here: https://www.greenstones.co.uk/plant-and-machinery-capital-allowances-explained/

Learn how plant and machinery capital allowances work and which business assets may qualify for tax relief.