There’s no doubt that our modern, complex and digitally connected world can be a stressful place to do business. But did you know that Friday 12 July is World Simplicity Day? The team at HB challenge you to take the opportunity to makes small changes that will have a big impact. For example, consider what life might be like if you created space in your working week when you didn’t have to react to phone calls, employee questions and supplier issues, and instead had the scope to think creatively about future plans. Or consider what you might achieve if you could step away from time-consuming tasks like payroll, tax returns and annual accounts and make space in your life for more business development or personal enjoyment.
What’s it all about?
World Simplicity Day is celebrated to honour Henry David Thoreau, born on 12th July 1817. As a philosopher and author Thoreau was an advocate of living in harmony with nature, showing compassion and living a simpler life. Thoreau said: “In proportion as he simplifies his life, the laws of the universe will appear less complex.”
It’s a sentiment that scientist Einstein agreed with, as he understood that complex problems had to first be distilled into to their simplest elements to be solved. Architect Corbusier too lived by the mantra “less is more” and believed in: “Space and light and order. Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep.”
Local businesswoman Angela Spencer, from the women’s business club, the Athena Network, also recommends time away from mobiles and laptops to be able to gather your thoughts and experience much-needed calm. She’s on a personal mission to raise awareness of World Simplicity Day as a way to make working people’s lives better.
It’s up to you!
The HB team believe there’s a lot to recommend a simple approach. Clarity in complex matters and space to think clearly are great benefits. Should you wish to simplify your approach to bookkeeping, payroll and accountancy matters, naturally we are on hand to help. Get in touch with our experienced friendly team by calling 01992 444466 or email directors@hbaccountants.co.uk
