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Editor ’ s note
SPECIALISED TAX SERVICE seemed out
A of reach for one UK accountancy firm . That was until it discovered an offering from WhisperClaims , a research and development ( R & D ) tax FinTech company . Northern Accountants , which features on our front cover this month , can now offer and confidently deliver R & D tax services , which has unlocked new revenue streams .
Phil Ellerby , Founder of Northern Accountants , explains the issues which they faced in dealing with R & D claims before they were introduced to the WhisperClaims ’ platform . One of the key benefits of the platform is that it makes the R & D reporting process much easier and more streamlined – find out more on page 44 .
Software-as-a-Service ( Saas ) providers can become a crucial ally to small and medium enterprises looking to gain a competitive edge . In our Tech Trends section , subscription management company , Chargebee , reveals the top seven trends to look out for within the SaaS space moving into 2023 .
Our Expert Opinion comes from Joshua Shimkin , Head of SME Growth and Marketing at South Africa-based online payment gateway , Peach Payments . SMEs need to think outside of the box if they are going to survive the difficult economic landscape . And one option could be shipping their products internationally . In this feature , Shimkin offers four tips on what SMEs need to consider if they want to expand their borders .
Cybersecurity is always a hot topic and our feature on page 41 focuses on this . Larger businesses have the budget to spend money on their cybersecurity defences . This is not always the case for small and medium businesses , which can make them a prime target for cyberattacks . Robert Sugrue , Cybersecurity Product Director at Six Degrees , explains how SMEs should not rely on cyber-risk insurance and offers advice on what they can do to protect themselves .
We also have a round-up of all the latest SME news from across our regions , while our ‘ intelligent ’ brands section looks at what ’ s new in sales and marketing , finance , HR and customer experience .
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you ’ d like to contribute to any future issues , please do not hesitate to contact me by emailing rebecca @ lynchpinmedia . com
Rebecca Miles Editor
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