Phil Hobden, Author at Elite Business Magazine

Phil Hobden

Phil has spent over 15 years in financial services & the fintech/ accountech sectors, working for some of the largest and most innovative businesses in these industries, including Natwest Banking Group, Futrli and Wolters Kluwer. Phil now heads up the UK product team at the award-winning Silverfin, providing enhanced accounting for ambitious firms across the UK and Europe. Phil is also a business and strategy contributor for Elite Business Magazine, a serial podcast host, a judge for the UK & Global Business Tech award, a public speaker and guest on numerous industry podcasts and industry webinars. You can connect with him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philhobden/

Five big challenges facing UK accountants in the next 12 months

Phil Hobden

Jul 16 '24

As we blast past the halfway point of 2024, it’s clear much has changed for the wider accounting profession in the UK

The thirst for best of breed technology is great. So, why are there no clear winners in tech firms usage?

Phil Hobden

Jul 4 '24

93.5% of mid size accountancies are following a best of breed approach to adopting new technology

How accounting firms can tackle the capacity crunch with technology

Phil Hobden

Jun 10 '24

Currently UK accounting firms face significant challenges linked to both capacity and recruitment; impacting practice growth and risking the quality of service delivered

Embracing tomorrow: How AI will enhance the work your Accountant is doing, rather than replacing them

Phil Hobden

May 13 '24

In the accounting world, there’s a mix of excitement and concern over Artificial Intelligence (AI). Will client data stay secure? Are robots going to make ‘human’ accountants redundant? Can advice be automated?

Picking an Accountant: Care over convenience

Phil Hobden

Apr 4 '24

When it comes to running a business, one of the most crucial relationships you’ll have is with your accountant

Decoding business challenges: A strategic guide to becoming your client’s true and trusted partner

Phil Hobden

Mar 5 '24

The one thing I’ve learned over my 20 something years in sales is that understanding the genuine challenges your clients face is the cornerstone of establishing a lasting partnership.

What happens when you say ‘Yes’

Phil Hobden

Feb 2 '24

When do you say no? Do you utter the word no? Is it appropriate to decline?

Rough times ahead for UK businesses: Control the controllables

Phil Hobden

Jan 15 '24

The ongoing surge in corporate insolvencies is a significant cause for concern among UK businesses, and this trend is expected to persist into 2024, echoing the relentless pace witnessed in 2023