Blog

What's happening at SME Pilot.

Stay informed with product updates, company news, and insights on running a more efficient professional services firm.

Monday, February 17, 2026
Insights

Why small firms lose 40 hours a week to admin

The hidden cost of manual processes in professional services, and what the most efficient firms are doing differently.

Wednesday, February 12, 2026
Product

AI email triage: how it works and why it matters

A practical look at how AI-powered email classification helps accountants and solicitors focus on what counts.

Monday, February 3, 2026
Guides

The complete guide to client onboarding automation

From first enquiry to signed engagement letter: how to streamline every step of bringing on a new client.

Thursday, January 23, 2026
Compliance

HMRC deadlines 2026: what your firm needs to know

A summary of key filing dates and compliance milestones for the year ahead, and how to stay on top of them.

Tuesday, January 14, 2026
Finance

How to reduce debtor days with automated payment chasing

Polite, persistent, and automatic: how the best firms get paid faster without damaging client relationships.

Friday, February 14, 2026
Strategy

How to monitor your competitors without spending hours on research

In competitive professional services markets, knowing what your rivals are doing can make the difference between winning and losing work.