The Five A’s of Change - achieving continuous improvement

Covid has been a powerful catalyst for change. Going forward, how can we consciously use the process of change to continuously improve our business? Use the 5 A’s of Change: Awareness, Acceptance, Action, Accountability & Acknowledgement... Read more

Are Loans To Directors and Employees Tax Free?  

Do you know the rules around director’s loans? If you withdraw money from your company other than for salaries or declared dividends, you should come and talk to us... Read more

Can I Claim a Research and Development Allowance?

Is your business carrying out R&D work? If so, you may be eligible for a research and development tax relief. We’ll let you know if your R&D work is eligible and can also help you prepare a claim... Read more

Your Budget 2021 summary

(published 08.3.2021)

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the contents of his Budget in the House of Commons last week. Declaring that he will do “whatever it takes” to help business and people through the “moment of crisis” caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Sunak laid out a three-point economic plan to fix the public finances and build the future economy... Read more

Can I Apply for a Bounce Back Loan (BBL)?

(published 12.02.2021)

It’s been a tough time, both financially and operationally, for the UK’s small businesses. So, getting an injection of additional funding into your business may be something that would greatly improve your cashflow, working capital and ability to ride out the Covid crisis... Read more

Staying Afloat And Thriving Through A Downturn 

(published 29.1.2021)

Coping with a sudden downturn is no walk in the park. If you’re looking to improve your business planning or improve your financial model, do come and talk to us... Read more

How Will The Extended Furlough Scheme Work?

(published 04.12.2020)

If you currently have furloughed staff and were relying on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to cover your payroll costs, then the cancellation of the scheme and the introduction of a brand new Job Support Scheme will have raised a few eyebrows.... Read more

How To Survive Another Lockdown

(published 12.11.2020)

No-one wanted another England-wide lockdown, especially as many UK businesses were barely back on their feet following the original March 2020 lockdown.... Read more

Are We A Cost Or An Investment?

(published 20.11.2020)

As accountants, we're always helping our clients find ways to reduce their overhead costs - one of the seven ways to grow your business. Did you know that your accounting fees are an overhead cost? Should you be cutting this cost? Or do you view us as an investment?... Read more

Spreading Christmas Cheer during Covid. It can be tax-free if you do it properly

(published 4.11.2020)

So what are we doing for Christmas this year? When is the staff Christmas party? These are the kind of questions that are bound to crop up this year in businesses of all sizes... Read more

What Do You Want From Your Business?

(published 28.10.2020)

When you started your business, you probably dreamed about flexible hours and highly profitable, stimulating work... Read more

Don't Neglect Your Balance Sheet

(published 13.10.2020)

Your business may be profitable but is it solvent? Your Balance Sheet is a key indicator of solvency, neglect it at your peril! Profitable businesses can & do go broke... Read more

Your Critical Numbers

(published 28.9.2020)

The Covid-19 crisis has created a “new normal” for businesses. Traditional ways of working are being challenged and we now need to innovate, adapt, re-engineer, and reinvent the way we work... Read more

Increasing Stock Turn In A Slow-moving Economy

(published 7.8.2020)

If you sell stock or inventory, it’s essential you understand stock turn and how to increase it. Obsolete, or ‘dead’ stock will harm your cash flow and your ability to increase profit, particularly in a slower-moving economy... Read more

6 Reasons To Look At Your Financial Reports

(published 4.8.2020)

If you are not taking the time to look over your financial reports 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 that you should start to... Read more

The Fundamentals Of A Business Budget

(published 28.7.2020)

A business budget is one of the essential tools in managing your business finances and actively building your business... Read more

How To Make Your Retail Business Recession-Proof

(published 5.6.2020)

The world is going through some crazy times. Whether you’re still selling online, doing click and collect, or not selling at all — there are steps you can take now to minimize the impact of a recession or protect your business from it... Read more

Lessons Learned In Lockdown - For Your Business And Life

(published 2.6.2020)

Lockdown has been (and remains) a tough time for business. Having to shut your business at short notice, or switch to an entirely digital, remote-working model, was a stressful experience. But there are things we have taken out of lockdown... Read more