Business

Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. If you are not taking time to do this, either because you’re too busy, or perhaps you don’t really understand what you’re looking at and it doesn’t make sense to you, then here are 6 reasons we recommend you should...

The days of deciding on a tax strategy at the start of the year and then forgetting about it are gone. As taxpayers and tax advisers, we both have to be nimble, flexible and aware of changes. That’s why regular tax-planning sessions are so important. Is your business meeting the right tax compliance goals? Are there tax changes...

As a business owner, you want to make the best possible decisions for your business. The choices you make regarding strategy, spending, revenue generation and cashflow management can all have a major impact on the long-term future of the company. So, how do you give yourself that competitive edge when it comes to decision-making? The answer is to...

Starting a business can be a challenging experience, especially when it comes to managing your numbers and staying on top of your financial management. Unless you’ve got some experience in finance, the bookkeeping and accounting requirements can be quite daunting. And even with today’s helpful cloud accounting platforms and fintech apps, there’s always the possibility of making a...

A Bank reconciliation involves a comparison of your sales and expense records against the record your bank has. It is a critical financial process to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors between your internal financial records with the transactions recorded in your bank statement.  Bank reconciliations keep your bookkeeping accurate and can help lower your tax, alert...

Getting ready for an audit is unlikely to be one of your favourite things to do as a business owner. But being prepared, organised and ready can take some of the pain out of an audit. Planning for your audit helps your auditor get their job done more quickly, and also means there’s minimal disruption to your staff...

Have you factored in the rise in the National Living Wage from April 2024? Talk to us about managing your business costs and remaining profitable. #costs #minimumwage #costs #minimumwage #businesstips Although inflation is now on a downward trend, the sharp cost rises over the last 18 months are baked in. Energy prices are increasing again and the overall...

Wondering what Mastodon or Threads is all about? Here's the rundown on 4 new Twitter-a-like social media platforms. #businessadvice We all know the importance of social media for your company’s marketing and brand awareness. But the world of social media is constantly changing. A number of new Twitter-a-like social media platforms have popped up and they are vying...

This time of year can be hard on small businesses. With a bit of pre-planning and being proactive, you can set yourself up for a financially stress-free holiday. Talk to us. We can help. #smallbusiness #cashflowtips Are you heading away for a break from the business this year? This time of year can be hard on small business....

In the Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promised 110 measures to grow the economy. We outline the main points. #UKbudget #autumnstatement The 2023 Autumn Statement was presented against a background of inflation falling from recent peaks. Annual inflation for the last quarter of 2023 is now expected to be 4.8%, against a previously anticipated 2.9%. With recent large...