Bean Counters

02/06/2026

🚨 Do some of your customers regularly go over their credit limit? 🚨

With credit limits in Xero, you can stay in control and stop this from happening before it becomes a problem. ✅

🔑 Why setting credit limits is important
Setting credit limits helps protect your cash flow and sets clear expectations with your customers. It reduces the risk of unpaid invoices, prevents customers from building up unmanageable balances, and gives you confidence that your business isn’t over‑exposed financially. Most importantly, it puts you back in control instead of reacting when it’s already too late.

✨ What Xero credit limits can do
Get notified if an invoice will take a customer over their limit
Restrict certain user roles from raising invoices once a limit is breached
Support better credit control without manual checks

🛠 How to set a credit limit in Xero:
1️⃣ From the Dashboard, click Contacts → Customers
2️⃣ Select the customer and click Edit
3️⃣ Go to Sales Defaults on the left‑hand menu
4️⃣ Set the Credit Limit and save

Simple steps. Better boundaries. Stronger cash flow. 💡
Need help setting this up or reviewing your Xero processes? Get in touch 👋

01/06/2026

🌈 Pride Month is a reminder of the power of being yourself.

This month, Bean Counters celebrate individuality, courage, and the freedom to live and work authentically.

We’re proud to stand for a culture where everyone is respected, valued, and welcomed — not just this month, but every day.

Diversity makes communities stronger. Inclusion helps people thrive. And when people feel safe to be who they are, everyone benefits.

Let’s continue to listen, learn, support one another, and build a world where fairness, kindness, and dignity come first. ❤️🧡💜💛💚💙

28/05/2026

💡 Tax Tip: Check Your Mileage Claim 🚗

Good news for employees using their own car for work!

👉 The mileage allowance has increased to 55p per mile (up from 45p) for the first 10,000 miles — and it’s backdated to 6 April 2026.

What you should do:
✅ Make sure your employer is using the updated rate
✅ If they pay less (or nothing), claim tax relief on the shortfall
✅ Review your 2026/27 expenses to ensure you’re not missing out

📌 Even small changes can add up—this 10p increase could mean significant extra tax-free income or tax savings over the year.

27/05/2026

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Providing fast, reliable service is always our goal—thank you for trusting us and for spreading the word!

26/05/2026

🔐 Do your employees need access to Xero — but not all of it?

Many businesses worry about team members seeing confidential information they don’t need, such as director dividends or sensitive reports.

The good news!

✅ Xero lets you create highly customised user roles
You can give each person only the access they need to do their job — nothing more. That means:
🔐 Better confidentiality
🔐 Reduced risk
🔐 Cleaner internal controls

⚙️ How to review user access in Xero
1️⃣ Click your company name
2️⃣ Go to Settings
3️⃣ Select User settings
4️⃣ Review and customise roles and permissions

A quick check could save you problems later.
Right access. Right people. Right control.

25/05/2026

🚗 Big News for Drivers using their own cars for work!

A long-awaited boost is finally here 👇

✅ Mileage allowance increased by 10p
✅ Now 55p per mile (up from 45p) for the first 10,000 miles
✅ Backdated to 6 April 2026
After years of calls for change, this uplift offers some welcome support with rising fuel and running costs.

💡 What it means for you:

If your employer pays mileage, you can now receive up to 55p per mile tax-free
If they pay less (or nothing), you may be able to claim tax relief on the difference

📊 While modest, it’s a step in the right direction—and one many have been waiting for since rates were frozen back in 2011.

👉 Are you currently claiming the full allowance, or missing out? Now’s the time to check.

25/05/2026

☀️ Happy Whitsun Bank Holiday! 🌼

Wishing everyone a relaxing long weekend filled with sunshine, good company, and well‑earned downtime. Enjoy every moment!

24/05/2026

✨ Still time to book! ✨

Join us for a fantastic evening of networking at the historic Cheyne Walk Club in Northampton.
If you haven’t been before, your first meeting is completely free — the perfect chance to come along and see what it’s all about!

With an excellent buffet from I Cook You Serve and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s a great opportunity to connect with other local businesses and grow your network.

📅 Don’t miss out — secure your spot today!

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23/05/2026

22/05/2026

Wealth is so much more than money. 💫

Chares Kale Colton is so right, wealth can be measured in so many ways. It’s the laughter shared with family, the support of true friends, and the love from those special people who make life meaningful.

These are the moments that can’t be bought—but are worth everything, these are the things truly enrich our lives.❤️