Want to treat your employees and clients this Christmas? If you are planning to play Santa and generate some additional goodwill, it is important to be aware that providing gifts and treats during the festive season can have serious consequences.…
What the 2014 UK Budget Means for Independent Business
George Osbourne’s latest budget was released today, but what does it means for the business owner? There are many positive moves for business, and it is set in the context of upgrades in economic outlook; an indication that the economy…
A budget for dating a new customer…
Two Magic Numbers Every Business-Owner Needs to Know: Part 2 Following on from last week’s post, let’s take a look at the second number that we think can transform your business decision-making. Read on to find out how to access…
I wouldn’t get out of bed for less than….
Two Magic Numbers Every Business-Owner Needs to Know: Part 1 As accountants, you might expect us to see every number as important. But there are two numbers which, when used right, can provide some powerful advantages to business-owners. Over the…
What Budget 2013 means for Independent Business
George Osbourne’s latest budget was released yesterday and was full of swings and roundabouts, but what does it means for the business owner? There are many positive moves for business, although it is set in the context of further downgrades…
God has a tweet for you!
To my surpise I somehow seem to be following God on twitter and was reminded by email this morning that God had a tweet for me! What did he have to say? “I know something you don’t know!” That is…
Fancy a windfall for a holiday? – Reduce your tax bill
So you’ve done the hard work, you’ve submitted your self-assessment tax return and saved up the tax, but it’s left you broke and everyone around you is booking holidays. Don’t despair, there may still be a way to reduce your…
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 2012 – Tax planning strategies
We’ve been looking closely at the Chancellor’s statement and subsequent analysis to try and determine the things that our clients need to be mindful of now and strategies you should employ to ensure you continue to be tax efficient and…
RTI Stands for… Relax Totally It’s covered…
PAYE RTI is coming, as you’d expect, we’ve got it covered If you have employees, you’ll be receiving a letter shortly from HMRC about Real Time Information. It can sound a bit daunting, so here are the things you need…
Moving your business from struggling to strategic
Thought about your management accounts lately? No? You’re not alone. We appreciate that management accounts aren’t the top of most business-owners’ To Do lists. But here are a couple of reasons why they should be: To gain finance – There…
