Over the years, we’ve seen clients come and go for many different reasons. Some left for smaller accountancy firms that promised lower fees or a more hands-on approach, only to return when those firms struggled to keep up or failed to deliver. Others moved to much larger practices, attracted by big [...]
You may have seen a recent news story about a bookkeeper in Kent who stole nearly £100,000 from her employer. (see the link below if you didn’t) She did it over a couple of years, hiding behind emotional stories and clever use of company accounts. It’s the sort of tale that [...]
As we roll into 2025, I get the sense that business confidence is evaporating like a puddle on a hot day. Before the Labour Party was elected, there were green shoots in the economy; the Bank of England was lowering interest rates, and generally, things felt like we might just avoid [...]
Last week, a new client asked me if they really needed to keep ALL their receipts. I replied, “only if you want to claim the VAT back and get a Corporation Tax deduction.” Running a business is not easy – you have to literally do it all (or make sure it [...]
Selling your business is the ultimate aim of many business owners – it’s the reason you get up in the morning and put in the hours over several years, to one day cash out and realise your hard work, enabling you to move onto to the next stage of your life. [...]
Whilst it’s nice to have some time off from the usual run of the mill, at some point you are no doubt going to get bored over the next week or so. Let’s face it – normally you don’t spend this much time with the family or even in your home. [...]
As a dedicated business owner, you might think that taking a break is a luxury you can't afford. But what if I told you that stepping back is not just beneficial, it’s essential for you and your business's success? The amazing thing about Christmas is that it forces you to take [...]
2023 has been a challenging landscape, with small businesses are navigating a sea of complexities. As an entrepreneur, you must be asking yourself: “what are the pitfalls that lead to the downfall of many small businesses?” Awareness and strategic action are key to ensuring your business doesn't become another statistic. This [...]
Times are undoubtedly tough - there is a cost-of-living crisis, inflation is high (although falling) and in an attempt to curb it, the Bank of England and the Government are seemingly crippling the economy. Add to this the fact there appears to be a lack of people willing to work. Many [...]
After years of seemingly giving a free reign over R&D claims with very little scrutiny, HMRC are now shifting significant resources to their Research and Development Anti Abuse Unit. The new unit is dedicated to reviewing R&D claims for both small and large companies. HMRC estimates that the total monetary value [...]
