by Hannah Adams | Sep 5, 2019 | Blog, Small business, Start ups
“Scope creep in project management refers to changes, continuous or uncontrolled growth in a project’s scope, at any point after the project begins.” (Source) It affects businesses both large and small, industry-wide. The bottom line is, well, that it can hurt your... 
by Simon Adams | Aug 23, 2019 | Accountant, Blog, Small business, Sole Trader
Whilst reviews in the consumer world are hugely influential, glowing testimonials in business can also be a powerful signal for trust and an excellent marketing tool. That’s not to mention the local SEO benefits. The upshot – this translates into sales. According to a... 
by Hannah Adams | Jul 23, 2019 | Bookkeeping, cloud software, Limited company, Small business, Sole Trader
In the fast-paced technology age we’re in, we expect to find the answer to every problem with a quick Google search or the use of an app. The same goes for businesses and their accounts. However, bookkeeping didn’t start out this way. It was a tiresome and manual... 
by Simon Adams | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, Small business, Start ups
During the past year, we’ve come across more and more breakdowns in business partnerships. As accountants and financial planners for many businesses of different sizes, we know all too well how costly this can be. Aside from breakdowns in personal relationships and... 
by Hannah Adams | May 21, 2019 | Blog, Small business, Sole Trader
Picking the right accountant is important, as their advice can make or break your business. Incorrect planning for cashflow and out of date records for tax purposes can spell disaster. For example, inappropriate tax schemes and inadequate planning for VAT. Your... 
by Hannah Adams | Apr 25, 2019 | Accountant, Blog, Bookkeeping, Limited company, Small business, Sole Trader
The question ‘why is forecasting important?’ gets Googled over 100 times a month, with the search results full of articles about the obvious benefits of accurate forecasting. The problem is, these articles don’t really help business owners understand exactly how their... 
by Hannah Adams | Mar 6, 2019 | Accountant, Blog, Bookkeeping, Small business, Sole Trader
Profit has grown for the last three quarters… Revenue is up year-on-year… Overall profit margins have increased for the fourth month running… The statements above point to the logical conclusion that a business is in good stead financially. Profit... 
by Hannah Adams | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog, Making tax digital, Tax, tax returns, VAT
‘Making Tax Digital’ has been a hot topic for businesses and accountants over the last year or so. If you’re late to the party or haven’t had time to get your head around how it affects your business, read on! We’ve put together this blog post to answer all those... 
by Hannah Adams | Dec 15, 2018 | Bookkeeping, Making tax digital
We all know that some habits are bad for us. But, when it comes to bookkeeping and your small business, it’s not always easy to spot bad habits before it’s too late. If you don’t stop them soon, you’ll be left with a mess, and a stressful one... 
by Hannah Adams | Nov 28, 2018 | Bookkeeping, Making tax digital
Hot on the heels of taxes in a list of most hated topics for entrepreneurs, comes bookkeeping. For small business owners, it can be frustrating and bewildering in equal measure.It doesn’t have to be this way! Allow us to give you some fundamental advice — seven...
