It seems the build up to Christmas starts earlier and earlier each year and many teams are now looking forward to getting closer to the festive season, in particular the Christmas party! The perfect chance to celebrate the years achievements…
If you’re starting out in business you will need to prepare a financial forecast and budget in order to move forward. In summary a budget is what you’d like to happen, and a forecast is a reflection of what might…
Starting a new business can be an exciting time but with all of the different financial jargon out there it can be confusing to understand what taxes apply to you. There isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ approach to this…
Taking on staff is a big responsibility but when you get to the point that you need an extra pair of hands, it’s necessary for the sustainability of your business and for your sanity! The thought of hiring staff can…
If you’ve spent money prior to the set-up of your business in order to get it started and running, you may be wondering whether you can reclaim those costs once you start trading. Many business owners personally absorb the start-up…
Gone are the days where an accountant is there just to do the taxes and fulfil compliance. Many entrepreneurs are turning to qualified small business accountants to help scale and grow their businesses, meaning they are part of the family,…
Are you aware of the difference between a hobby and a business? It may sound like a simple question, but actually there are a few grey lines that can make it a little confusing to distinguish between the two. If…
If you are a small business owner and you’ve hired an accountant to look after your finances, you may think that you don’t have to worry about looking at your accounts at all. However, for an accountant to manage your…
With the number of Britons who are now living past the age of 90, it is becoming increasingly harder for people to benefit from money passed down the family line. Waiting until someone has passed away could actually mean money…
It can be easy to dive in and start a business that you’ve had the dream to do so for so long and now we’re into a new year it’s a great opportunity to make that dream a reality. But…