“I never have enough cash in the bank” is a common phrase we hear from business owners. Your professional services business is growing, and you’re putting in the long hours to serve your clients. You’re busy keeping up with demand, so you don’t understand why there never seems to be
Considering and deciding on the best way to support employees through the cost of living is one of the toughest challenges for business owners right now. You want to be fair to your team, but you also need to secure the long term finances of your business. So how do you
You care about your team and want to support them through the cost of living crisis. If money were no object, you’d increase their salaries tomorrow. Unfortunately, it’s not the reality. Your business is also having to tighten the purse strings as it deals with rising costs, and there are
Your business is growing at an exciting rate. However, the business can’t function without you. “How can I scale up my business?”. I had a call from Frank, a business owner this morning. He had spent the weekend thinking about his business growth and asked ” I’ve got an established
Should I buy or lease a vehicle for my business? As your business grows, you may find you or your team are required to spend more time out on the road. You know you need to add extra vehicles to your setup as you keep expanding, but should you lease
As the owner of a fast-moving established business, the relationship with your accountant should be a collaborative partnership. You need an accountant who will be in your corner through the highs and the lows and, as it’s one of the most decisive factors in the trajectory of your business, it’s
As a small business owner in Scotland, I’ve found that a good morning routine is essential for staying on top of everything that needs to be done. Running a business can be challenging, but by establishing a solid morning routine, I’m able to start each day with focus, energy, and
How much does an accountant cost? Can I get a fixed fee? Can I pay monthly for accounting services? One of the first things a business owner wants to find out when they contact us is “How much does an Accountant cost?”.This is a tricky question to answer, so in
What proof do you need to reclaim VAT? When it comes to reclaiming VAT on purchases HMRC’s guidance says you must have the appropriate documentary evidence. This is what you will need if you want to successfully reclaim VAT on purchases In December 2016 the Court of Appeal criticised HMRC
After a somewhat turbulent year of news, and following some lowkey Christmases in terms of social functions, we expect a number of businesses will be celebrating in style come this festive season. As Christmas approaches, clients often ask “What Christmas expenses can I claim for my business?”. The following guidelines
“Can I buy clothes through my business?” asked Jamie, a client, as we were having a coffee last week. “I’m back in the office now, and the client meetings are stacking up. And 2 years of working at home means I’ve put on a few pounds!” Sadly I had to
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