Tech for success: digital tools to manage your small business finances

Join us for a masterclass on digital adoption for small business finance

Grow London Local Money Series

As part of London Tech Week, Grow London Local is running its first fringe event on the importance of digital adoption for small business finance.

Running a small business is hard enough without finances feeling like a constant headache. This event is designed to show you how digital tools can make managing your money simpler, clearer and less time-consuming.

Explore some of the digital solutions available, from cloud accounting and bookkeeping to cashflow tracking and digital payments. We also break down what the new Making Tax Digital requirements mean for your business.

Hear from financial experts, trusted providers and other business owners facing the same challenges as you. You also have the chance to connect with fellow founders to build your own support network.

By the end of the event, you get some real-world tips on what works to feel more confident using digital solutions to take control of your finances and to build a resilient, sustainable business.

Guest speaker: Neil Prentice, Managing Director, Galileo Accountancy
Neil Prentice has over twenty years experience in finance roles. He handles all aspects of small business accounts and tax, including personal taxes. Neil's role is twofold: managing Galileo Accountancy as a business, and also preparing and submiting small business accounts and tax. He is particularly proud of his companies ability to handle difficult situations and bring peace of mind to business owners.

Galileo Accountancy was established out of a passion for precision, transparency and a commitment to demystifying the world of finance. Inspired by the spirit of discovery and the power of knowledge, the founder set out to create an accountancy firm that not only delivers exceptional financial services but also acts as a trusted partner in each client’s growth and prosperity.

Galileo Accountancy provides a comprehensive package that unites all tax, bookkeeping, and accountancy needs into one seamless solution, saving small businesses time and effort. The firm's strategy combines accountancy software with tax systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial management.

Guest speaker: Caroline Doug, Head of Business Admin, Anna Money
Caroline Duong is a UK-based fintech product leader, CFA charterholder and former founder building AI-powered financial infrastructure for small businesses.

Caroline works at the forefront of AI-driven fintech, building intelligent systems that reduce complexity across payroll, invoicing and self-assessment tax. She has played a key role in building next-generation accounting tools across payroll, invoicing and self-assessment tax, with particular focus on the UK’s transition to Making Tax Digital (MTD). She is helping shape AI-native financial experiences - including universal AI assistants connected to modular tool frameworks - that enable users to navigate compliance through conversational interfaces rather than static dashboards.

The all-in-one business app that can register your business, send and chase invoices, do your bookkeeping and file your VAT, Corporation Tax and MTD Self Assessment. ANNA stands for Absolutely No Nonsense Admin. We make really useful things for your business, from our award-winning business account to bookkeeping software and tax tools. We’re very proud to make a real difference to small businesses around the UK.

Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026

Time: 10am - 12pm

Location: London South Bank University,103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA

Light refreshments are provided. Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today!

Agenda:

10am -10.15am: registration and welcome.

10.15am - 10.30am: why digital finance matters?

10.30am -10.45am: exploring digital finance solutions.

10.45am -11am: panel discussion with guest speakers.

11am -12pm: refreshments and networking.

If you have any questions, please contact us at eventenquiries@growlondonlocal.london

Unable to attend? You can still book a free consultation with our business support managers.

Image of Neil Prentice, Galileo Accountancy

Image of Caroline Doug, Head of Business Admin, Anna Money