Andy Jackson
Business Stuff is edited by Andy Jackson, who founded Chivvy, the technology company that publishes it, and runs Buzz Accounting, a UK fixed-fee accountancy practice. He has built, bought and integrated accountancy firms himself. That's the reason the money and tax writing here goes further than most business media manages — it's written from dealing with the consequences of it, not from a press release.
He writes about leadership, growth and running a business without it running you at andyjackson.com, where he also works with owners as a coach, non-executive director and fractional COO.
Andy’s writing
Seven Books: What I've Been Building All Year
Seven practical books for business owners, accountants and advisers: what they cover, who they help and the courses being built around them.
Nobody Taught You to Lead
Why becoming a business owner also makes you a leader, the hidden cost of learning alone, and the practical leadership skills your team needs.
Why Clients Nod Along and Change Nothing
Why good advice often creates no action, the psychology behind client inaction, and how accountants and advisers can help clients actually change.
Your Diary Is Your Strategy
Your calendar reveals the strategy you are really executing. Learn how to audit your time, expose competing priorities and make deliberate changes.
The £500 Question: What Can Your Team Decide Without You?
The £500 question reveals how much authority your team really has. Use it to expose bottlenecks, clarify boundaries and stop every decision reaching you.
What Does a Fractional COO Actually Do? A Plain-English Guide for UK Business Owners
What a fractional COO does, when a growing UK business needs one, typical costs and how to decide whether it is the right operating hire.
When Should You Hire a Non-Executive Director? (And When It's Too Early)
Five signs a founder-led business is ready for a non-executive director, when it is too early and how the right NED relationship works.
Marginal Gains In Business: 1% Improvements that boost profit, cash and headspace
How small, consistent 1% improvements across pricing, costs, cash flow and operations compound into a calmer and more profitable business.
How a Non-Executive Director Can Help Your Business Navigate Challenges
How a non-executive director helps founders navigate difficult decisions, shifting markets, operational challenges and risks they cannot see alone.
Simple Beats Clever: The Operating System For Businesses That Actually Grow
A practical operating system for growth: favour consistency over hype, clients over vanity metrics, and simple actions that compound.
A No Bullshit Guide to Growing Your Business Without Wrecking Your Life
Practical ways to grow a stronger business without sacrificing your health, relationships or life to long hours, chaos and constant firefighting.
Why Building a Business Is Nothing Like You Think – And What Actually Works
The unglamorous truth about building a business: simple priorities, steady execution and small decisions that compound into sustainable growth.
Why the Future of Accounting is AI-Powered and Human-Centric
Why the future of accounting combines AI-powered efficiency with human judgement, empathy and insight, and what firms should do to stay relevant.
Democratising Professional Services: The Sole Trader Revolution
Why sole traders are reshaping UK professional services, and how technology can make expert accounting, legal and financial support more accessible.
Big Talk, Little Action: Why You Should Avoid People Who Overpromise and Underdeliver
Why overpromising destroys trust, how to spot big talk with little action, and why reliable delivery matters more than confident claims.
The Power of Saying No: Why Boundaries Lead to Bigger Wins
Why saying no protects time, energy and focus, and how clearer boundaries create room for better clients, bigger wins and sustainable growth.
The Secret to Achieving Exceptional Results: Why Simplicity Matters Most
Why simple strategies outperform clever complexity, and how focus, clear priorities and consistent execution create exceptional business results.
Why Being a Rebel is the Smartest Move You'll Ever Make
Why challenging convention can be a business advantage, and how thoughtful rebellion helps you make bolder decisions without being contrary for its own sake.
The Entrepreneur's Balancing Act: Growth vs. Service
How to balance winning new clients with delivering excellent service, so growth strengthens the business instead of damaging the customer experience.
How AI Helps Brilliant People Shine Brighter
How AI amplifies talented people, removes repetitive work and creates more time for judgement, creativity, relationships and higher-value work.
Balancing Business with Chronic Conditions: Personal and Relatable Insights
Practical, personal advice for leading a business while living with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, ADHD, depression or another chronic condition.
Creating a World-Class Client Experience: Lessons from Accounts Direct
Practical lessons on creating a world-class client experience through clear standards, personal service, seamless systems and consistent follow-through.
More from Andy at andyjackson.com/blog.