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Explore the latest updates about 4PointZero, our wonderful partnerships with clients, and finance technology.

From legacy to leading-edge software: 7 Lessons in accounting system migration
From legacy to leading-edge software: 7 Lessons in accounting system migration

For any finance team, the phrase “system migration” can trigger a very specific kind of anxiety. It suggests months of disruption, data black holes and the steep learning curve of a new interface. Yet, clinging to legacy software poses a much greater risk than the migration itself. The accounting sector is currently undergoing a massive […]

Investing in tomorrow’s talent: Why 4PointZero Partners with Pathway CTM
Investing in tomorrow’s talent: Why 4PointZero Partners with Pathway CTM

Partnering with organisations with the same ethos as us is part of the 4PointZero mindset, and one of our partners is Pathway CTM. Pathway CTM work to bridge the gap between ambitious young talent and leading employers. Our collaboration benefits us, as we can access the greatest young talent out there, but also gives back […]

Why Care Home accounting is more complex than you think
Why Care Home accounting is more complex than you think

To the outsider, the business model of a care home might seem straightforward. You provide a room and care services, and you bill the resident or the local authority. It sounds like standard service sector accounting. However, anyone who has worked in the finance team of a care group knows the reality is far more […]

Turning financial software upgrades into strategic wins
Turning financial software upgrades into strategic wins

For many finance leaders, a software upgrade is often viewed with the same enthusiasm as a regulatory audit. It is seen as a “grudge purchase”, a necessary disruption involving downtime, training headaches and a temporary dip in productivity. However, viewing a system upgrade as nothing more than an operational necessity is a missed opportunity. In […]

The evolution of the accountant’s role for modern businesses
The evolution of the accountant’s role for modern businesses

The perception of the accountant as a meticulous number-cruncher, surrounded by stacks of paper, is now a portrait of the past. The digital revolution has reshaped the world of finance, moving the accountant’s role away from historical data entry and towards a forward-looking strategic partnership. This evolution is driven by powerful, accessible technology, and it […]

Top seven accounting pain points for Hospitality and Retail all solved by automation
Top seven accounting pain points for Hospitality and Retail all solved by automation

The hospitality and retail sectors are still at the heart of the UK high street. Both operate on high volumes of transactions, manage complex staffing rotas and demand precise inventory and cash control. The need for efficient processes is driven by market factors and performance. Recent figures showed the UK Hospitality revenue reached more than […]

Why do businesses really fail
Why do businesses really fail

When a business fails, the story is often framed around a lack of interest, few customers or a faulty product. The reality is often less dramatic and, in many cases, preventable. Many thriving small businesses with a loyal client base and excellent services or products collapse due to financial mismanagement. At the heart of most […]

Financial Forecasting: Your roadmap to future financial success
Financial Forecasting: Your roadmap to future financial success

Financial forecasting helps organisations make informed financial business decisions about future revenue, costs and cash flow projections by analysing historical data, market trends and key assumptions.

The power of true cloud finance software for non-profits
The power of true cloud finance software for non-profits

Student Unions occupy a unique position within the higher education sector. Similar in some ways to Trade Unions, they function as separate legal entities dedicated to representing the student body of a university.

Accounting Solutions for Student Unions
Accounting Solutions for Student Unions

Student Unions occupy a unique position within the higher education sector. Similar in some ways to Trade Unions, they function as separate legal entities dedicated to representing the student body of a university.

How To Boost Your ‘Clunky’ Accounting System
How To Boost Your ‘Clunky’ Accounting System

In the early stages of business, the priority is often simply getting set up and started. You may quickly put systems in place to address immediate needs, and not necessarily consider the long term.

E-invoicing: The Future of Transform Business
E-invoicing: The Future of Transform Business

By committing to electronic invoicing, businesses can help their company become more efficient and make cost savings, whilst also contributing to a more sustainable future.

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