Category: AVN Insights

By Jenny Lukas, AVN. How much time would you save if you never had to solve problems for your team ever again? Many managers spend a huge amount of time and effort solving problems brought to them by their team. Imagine the scene… A team member comes up to you and says “We have a…

The shift to working from home has demanded a big mental adjustment, as well as the physical move itself. While most have adapted brilliantly, others have found it hard to adjust and their performance has dropped as a result. In the short term, you could possibly afford to ignore the issue. But home working is…

The pressure on accountants is intense at the moment and it’s crucial to find ways to prioritise your clients so you work effectively. If you don’t, you risk wasting time on things that you don’t really need to do; not having enough time for the really important tasks; and not supporting your clients in the…

By Jenny Lukas, AVN There are only so many hours in the day and we all want to use them wisely. So how can you be more effective with your time? These are my top tips for being more effective: Write down your goals Establish your goals – remember SMART when setting them – and…

By Jenny Lukas, AVN. One of the challenges that we hear over and over again is that accountants are really struggling with time management at the moment. There are dozens of strategies to help you manage your time, but one of the simplest is also one of the most effective. What do you want to…

The only thing certain about the post-Covid future is that nothing is certain. When it will happen, what it will look like, what will be different, are all unknown. But it will arrive at some point. And when it does, will your clients (and your own practice) be ready? While we’re still in the throes…

By Andrew Miller, AVN Practice Growth Expert   Feeling overwhelmed? Aware that there is so much to do and just not enough time in the day? Does the current ‘To Do List’ feel like a impossible mountain to climb? I’m sure this feels very familiar to many of you and, no doubt, you’ve read the…

Emma Slack explains how to do it.   Feeling overwhelmed yet? If you haven’t reached that point already, the Chancellor’s recent statement might just have tipped you over the edge. With yet more changes around tax, VAT and the new Job Support Scheme, there’ll be plenty to do over the next few weeks and months.…

Lessons from lockdown When we asked for submissions for the Excellence In Challenging Times Award we knew we’d be hearing some amazing stories. We knew that accountants have been doing all they can to help their clients stay in business and to keep them informed of the ever-changing rules (that was why we set up…

Effective time management is a perennial problem for many of us. Dealing with your inbox, phone calls, meetings and managing your team could each take up your working day all on their own. There are many factors underlying our lack of time and hundreds of books have been written on the subject –  I’m not…