Welcome Advalorem – our new bronze eCommerce accounting partner

Great news over here at Expandly HQ: the weekend is nearly here, it’s pizza Friday tomorrow and we’re delighted to welcome Ad Valorem on board as our latest bronze accounting partner.  Helping businesses for more than 17 years, it’s no surprise that award-winning Advalorem is described as both innovative and forward-thinking – also the perfect […]

What is Xero certification & why does my eCommerce accountant need it?

Thanks to this month’s theme of eCommerce accounting blogs, you should now know when to hire an eCommerce accountant (or bookkeeper) for your business, and what to look for in an eCommerce accountant or bookkeeper. Now, we’re going to look at the importance of a Xero-certified eCommerce accountant – specifically, what is Xero certification and […]

What to look for in an eCommerce accountant or bookkeeper

Last week, we discussed the seven tell-tail signs that your eCommerce business is ready to outsource its accounting and hire an eCommerce accountant or bookkeeper. This week, we’re taking it one step further, taking a tour of what to look for when hiring an eCommerce accountant or bookkeeper. Let’s go. Why it’s important to pick […]

When to hire an eCommerce accountant or bookkeeper

Your eCommerce business is going swimmingly. You’re busy with orders, you’ve got plans to scale, and you’re starting to delegate and outsource tasks. But what about your accounting? Outsourcing your company accounts is a big step in your eCommerce journey, which is why taking the plunge and knowing when to hire an eCommerce accountant or […]

March eCommerce news roundup from Team Expandly

March, the month of sunshine, a lot of Brexit talk, MTD-planning and the following not-to-be-missed eCommerce news: Making Tax Digital The countdown was well and truly on this March as businesses across the UK made their final preparations for MTD. For those not in the know, MTD is a UK Government initiative to get businesses […]

MTD delayed for e-commerce businesses

April Fools! MTD, of course, hasn’t been cancelled, delayed or magicked into thin air. And, it also isn’t that complicated with Expandly.  Making Tax Digital for e-commerce If you’re an accountant or bookkeeper working with VAT-registered e-commerce clients, or you’re a VAT-registered e-commerce business handling your own accounts, you now need to comply with MTD […]

How to win more eCommerce accounting & bookkeeping clients

Usually, the Expandly blog features the latest topics and tips for eCommerce businesses, but this week we thought it was time to give our other customers (eCommerce accountants and bookkeepers) some love. And, where better to start than with how to win more eCommerce accounting and bookkeeping clients. Here we go: Why attract eCommerce clients? […]

The must-attend eCommerce events in 2019 | Expandly

Anyone who’s anyone in eCommerce will be attending dedicated events, conferences and talks in the UK, Europe and across the globe this year. eCommerce events are crucial for keeping you up-to-date, informed and well connected in your quest to grow your online store. To make it easier, we’ve pulled together the top 2019 eCommerce events, […]

The top Shopify Plus Apps for your store | Expandly

Last week, we looked at the differences between Shopify and Shopify Plus. This week, we’re taking it to the next level, looking at the best Shopify Plus apps for your aspiring eCommerce enterprise.  Recap: what is Shopify Plus? For those of you otherwise entertained last week, Shopify Plus is an eCommerce platform. It offers all of […]

Guest blog: Four types of email every product manager needs to know

Guest blog from Campaign Monitor: Your role as a product manager entails taking on many various jobs. A few of your duties might include setting what features will go on your products, forecasting sales and promoting your products through various marketing channels. All these responsibilities boil down to one central goal: the success of your […]

What is Shopify Plus? Shopify vs Shopify Plus

When expanding your eCommerce business to Shopify, you’re faced with a decision of Shopify or Shopify Plus. Which one to choose? This blog takes a look at the differences between Shopify and Shopify Plus and how to know which one is right for your business now and in the future.  What is Shopify? Back to […]

Syncing Shopify & Xero | Expandly’s Shopify Xero integration

Let’s not beat around the bush: syncing Shopify with Xero is a bloody pain. Errors, transaction limits, mapping problems…and they’re just a sprinkling of the difficulties faced by eCommerce businesses and their accountants when trying to create a Shopify Xero integration. But, did you know that there’s a simple, seamless and automatic way to send […]