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All the hats, both business and personal, that we wear in daily life — illustrated by a colourful collection of hats including a chef's hat, jester hat, sunhat, sailor cap, baseball cap, pirate hat, fedora, witch's hat, cowboy hat, captain’s hat, leprechaun hat, party hat, floral bucket hat, teddy bear hat, and more — representing the many roles and responsibilities we juggle as entrepreneurs, caregivers, creatives, and individuals.

Are you wearing all the hats?

We all wear countless hats — in business and in life. From CEO to cleaner, marketer to mum, the roles blend and blur. This blog explores the reality of juggling it all, how to step into your CEO mindset, and why recognising your many hats (including the invisible ones) is the first step to building a more balanced, intentional business. If you’re feeling stretched, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to wear every hat perfectly.

Hannah Chivrall

19 hours ago4 min read

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fographic illustrating the MTD for Income Tax submission process. On the left, four staggered boxes represent quarterly submissions, labelled 'Quarter 1', 'Quarter 2', 'Quarter 3', and 'Quarter 4'. Each quarter is linked to an icon of a document with lines, symbolising digital record-keeping and submission. Below the quarters, a note highlights that the data is cumulative, covering income, expenses, and profit. An arrow points from the quarterly submissions to a larger document on the right, labelled 'FINAL', indicating the final end-of-year submission after adjustments. The word 'Adjustments' is written vertically alongside the arrow, showing that necessary corrections can be made before the final report is sent.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax - A Shift Towards Clarity and Growth

MTD for Income Tax is coming! Quarterly tax updates replace Self Assessment - get ahead, reduce stress & start preparing this April 2025.

Hannah Chivrall

Mar 215 min read

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Celebrating My MAAT Status: A Milestone in Bookkeeping Excellence

As we begin a new year, I am thrilled to share an exciting achievement in my professional journey and what it means for my clients.

Hannah Chivrall

Jan 32 min read

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Tech with a Conscience: My Journey to Choosing an Eco-Friendly Laptop

How to chose a sustainable, planet friendly laptop...

Hannah Chivrall

Dec 11, 20244 min read

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Streamlining Cost of Goods Sold with A2X and Shopify Integration

Exploring the new A2X integration to Shopify for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).

Hannah Chivrall

Oct 4, 20243 min read

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What is Carbon Offsetting and Why Does it Matter?

What is carbon offsetting and why does it matter?

Hannah Chivrall

Jul 22, 20243 min read

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Working with E-commerce Business owners

Why I love working with E-commerce Business owners.

Hannah Chivrall

Jul 5, 20242 min read

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The dangers of the "ok" button

Have you been clicking "ok" to reconcile all those transactions in your Xero bank feed? You could be losing out on hundreds of pounds of...

Hannah Chivrall

Sep 13, 20231 min read

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Rounding errors in Excel?

Have you got rounding issues that you just can't find? Have you checked the number of decimal places that are used? It is different to...

Hannah Chivrall

Sep 13, 20231 min read

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Grow as a CEO

As a business owner, it’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day and forget you're the one steering the ship. This weekly check-in helps you pause, reflect, and lead with intention - one hat at a time.

Use it to get clear on what’s working, what’s not, and what needs your focus next.