by Georgi Rollings | 21st January 2012 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Limited company, Sole trader, Start ups, VAT
I’ve been working through quite a few piles of receipts and excel files over the last few weeks to get people’s self assessment tax returns done. Its really made me stop and think again about what count as”adequate business and accounting...
by Georgi Rollings | 7th January 2012 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Sole trader, Start ups, VAT
I’ve seen a few people talking about barter transactions, or skills swaps. I think they’re a fantastic idea, and am part way through one myself – watch this space for a new shiny combined website and blog in a couple of months, which I am paying for...
by Georgi Rollings | 26th November 2011 | Bookkeeping, Sole trader, Start ups, Women in business
I’ve found that one of the main personal changes on becoming a mum is that I have gained a huge ability to feel guilty. I feel guilty that I’ve not managed to get my girls spoon feeding themselves yet, that I don’t spend enough time doing crafts...
by Georgi Rollings | 24th September 2011 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Limited company, Sole trader, Start ups, VAT
What is the Flat Rate scheme? Instead of paying HMRC the difference between the VAT you charge your customers (output VAT) and the VAT you pay to your suppliers (input VAT), you instead pay a fixed percentage of your VAT inclusive turnover. The Flat Rate...
by Georgi Rollings | 17th September 2011 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Limited company, Sole trader, Start ups
If you’re a small business or a start up then it is really important that you have a good accountant – one who supports you in running your business and gives you clear and timely advice. But how do you find a good accountant? This blog gives you some...
by Georgi Rollings | 10th September 2011 | Accounting, Bookkeeping, Limited company, Self assessment, Sole trader, Start ups
Understanding your financial position is vitally important in giving your business the best possible chance of success. If you don’t have an accountant then its even more important that you are on top of your numbers. This week I’m therefore going to give...