In this episode of Journals and Sense Linda McGowan explores her thoughts on the benefits that compliance brings to a small business. By the very nature of year end tax compliance, all figures are out of date at the time of preparation. So, rather than drag your feet to get your year end compliance sorted, take control of your business, be ready for compliance early in the next financial year and use the information to set targets and budgets for the year ahead. Don't hide from this new technology but instead embrace the benefits of digitalisation and the availability of software apps that are available to help small businesses.