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Who we work with – and who we don’t
We often get asked who we work with, but perhaps a more interesting question is who we don’t. We cover multiple industries, most notably services, hospitality, technology and online retail, and we deal with businesses from the smallest start ups through to multi...
read moreWhat Are the Best Apps for Professional Services
Two of the biggest challenges in professional services are keeping track of expenses, and making sure that you get paid promptly.
read moreLimited Company Director Pay
If you are the director of a limited company and you are trying to figure out the best way to be paid from your company then the first thing you should do is check whether you are affected by IR35 rules. IR35 is a tricky bit of legislation that looks at whether you...
read moreThe 10 key money areas to consider in your first 10 months in business
Running your own business is taking a leap of faith out of your comfort zone. So what are the 10 key money areas to think about?
read moreWould you score 10 out of 10 on your business finances?
Understanding your business finances can mean the difference between success and failure. Would you score 10 out of 10?
read moreAre you Holding Yourself Back from Success In Business?
When you're in business for yourself you have to change your mindset quite radically. You're now responsible for your own future and you're even more responsible when it comes to safeguarding the future of your family. When you work for somebody else a lot of the...
read moreReady and raring to go
We’ve come a long way since we started in 2011 – time to take stock, and look at where to go next.
read moreWhy use online accounting software?
Not sure what all the fuss is about? Here are some of the main reasons why to use online accounting software
read moreVAT threshold and other key VAT information
Are you confused about VAT? This fab infographic gives you the VAT threshold and more
read moreTop 5 limited company landmines
Its easy to get things wrong once you’ve set up a limited company. Make sure you avoid my top 5 limited company landmines!
read moreAre you controlling costs?
There are two ways you can increase your profits, either increase your sales income, or decrease your costs. Are you controlling costs?
read moreChildcare tax relief
Thank you Mr Osborne – the new childcare tax relief means that working parents will be able to get up to £1200 a year per child towards their childcare costs
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