NEWS FROM ADMIN ARMY
Payroll Isn’t Admin. It’s Risk Management.
Payroll software companies love to sell the dream: click a button and everything’s done. Wages paid, tax filed, compliance sorted. Magic. Except payroll isn’t magic. It’s nuance. And nuance is exactly where businesses get burned. The software firms push the “easy”...
Heart’s in the Right Place. Is Your Data?
When did you last truly understand your financial report? Do you know which of your programmes are financially sustainable? If funding dropped tomorrow, what would you cut first—and why? If your stomach just clenched, good. That’s your operational instincts trying to...
Good Bookkeepers Don’t Just Balance Books – They Call Out Nonsense
Accuracy Is the Bare Minimum Let’s get one thing straight: if your bookkeeper is merely “accurate,” they’re doing the absolute minimum. That’s like hiring a lifeguard who can swim – it’s expected, not exceptional. What separates good bookkeepers from great ones?...
When Payroll Software Offers to “Do the Conversion for You” – What That Actually Means
You’re implementing a new payroll system. The software provider tells you, “Don’t worry, we can handle the conversion for you.” Sounds like one less thing to worry about, right? Hold that thought. Before you mentally tick it off your to-do list, let’s dig into what...
Your Accountants Shouldn’t Be Doing This.
The Strategic Role of Accountants is Being Dismantled – By Admin Let’s be blunt: accountants are increasingly doing the work their clients should be doing. Not advisory. Not tax strategy. We’re talking straight-up accountants-drowning-in-admin: Chasing missing...
There Is No Such Thing as ‘Just Payroll’
If You Think Payroll Takes 5 Minutes, You’re Kidding Yourself We’ve heard it too many times: “It’s just payroll.” Said casually. It's as if it’s a simple button push. As if getting it right doesn’t require legal awareness, system precision, and the judgment...
Bots, Bullsh*t, and Balance Sheets: How Automation is Oversold
Let’s talk about the gospel of automation — the holy war cry of every SaaS startup, LinkedIn “thought leader,” and tech bro who’s never reconciled a bank statement. We’ve been sold a dream: automate everything. Let bots handle your books, your payroll, your inbox,...
Running Payroll In-House? Here’s What You Need to Think About (At a Minimum)
Payroll isn’t just about paying people—it’s about paying them correctly, on time, and in line with compliance requirements. If you’re managing payroll in-house, here’s a checklist of essential things to consider to avoid costly mistakes, frustrated staff, and unwanted...
5 Warning Signs It’s Time to Reinforce Your Finance Team
Finance teams are the backbone of any successful business, but even the best squads can face breaking points. Tight deadlines, growing workloads, and the demand for absolute accuracy can leave your team overwhelmed and under-resourced. If you’ve noticed any of these...
4 Strategic Manoeuvres to Scale Your Bookkeeping Business in 2025
Running a bookkeeping business is no walk in the park—it’s a full-on battlefield. With clients demanding more, deadlines breathing down your neck, and compliance rules multiplying like rabbits, scaling your practice can feel like mission impossible. But with the right...
Mastering Task Delegation: How Admin Army Empowers Your Business with Expert Virtual Assistance
Let's face it: being a business owner often feels like you're spinning plates while juggling chainsaws. The weight of your workload can be daunting, but you don't have to carry it all alone. Admin Army, your trusted sidekick in the world of delegation, is here to...
Streamline Your Trade Business with Fergus: Maximize Efficiency and Profitability
In the bustling world of tradespeople, managing jobs efficiently is crucial for maintaining profitability and ensuring smooth operations. Tradies often face the challenge of juggling multiple tasks, from scheduling jobs to invoicing clients, all while trying to keep...