The book “Start. Scale. Sell. 75 Lessons for Business Success” arrived on Friday morning and I have finished reading it by Sunday. The book just flows and is an easy read with concise lessons and examples. I believe any agency owner reading this would relate to most lessons Nick Suckley learned building and selling Media21 […]
Whether your bookkeeper is someone you have employed years ago, maybe it’s the admin assistant, or even your wife or mother in law, you need to be confident that they are doing a good job and looking after your business’ bottom line. A competent bookkeeper could be the difference between helping your business grow or […]
On 25th September the government announced further Covid-19 support for employees and businesses. Below is our summary of the support schemes coming up. Talk to us if you need help with claiming the support or making a plan for the future of your business – our team is here to support you in any way we […]
Now is the perfect time to go through your Xero and give it a good tidy up. We recommend checking your contacts, bank reconciliation and bills regularly to avoid errors and headaches. It will save you hours later trying to figure out what has gone wrong. 1. Contacts Is your Contacts list getting out of […]
Business Snapshot is a dashboard-style report displaying business performance measures to help you better understand the financial position of your business at any given time. Examining your key business metrics regularly will help you keep on track with your growth. The dashboard gives you a snapshot of your income and spend and highlights if there […]
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Here are the links on what and how to claim for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. 1. Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 2. Work out 80% of your employees’ wages to claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 3. Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job […]
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The new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates coming into effect in April 2020. Here are the details of the new rates which are available on HMRC website.
Meeting your tax filing and payment duties For any company or individual, meeting their deadlines when it comes to filing and payment of taxes to the government is essential. It is the responsibility of every business to meet their deadlines without fail, as missing these will trigger the risk of getting a penalty. Here are […]
Cash is the lifeblood of all business, especially for start-ups and small enterprises. We all know the phrase “cash is king”. If a business runs out of cash and is not able to obtain new finance, it will become insolvent. It is essential that business owners forecast what is going to happen to cashflow to […]
Time and money are the most valued resources for all individuals and organizations. Efficient and effective use of these resources requires planning and sometimes creativity, especially if you are starting out or are a small business. Planning on how to use your time and money in your business alone is not enough, as you and […]
If you’re in the business of providing a service, you are likely to offer up your time and expertise to clients anywhere, throughout the day. Whether over the phone, via email or in person, any time spent on one client’s job is less time spent on something else and is therefore a cost to you. […]
Making Tax Digital for VAT requires VAT registered businesses with taxable turnover above the VAT registration threshold to keep records in digital form and file their VAT Returns using software. It is increasingly common for business records and accounts to be kept digitally, in a software program on a computer or tablet, or in a […]
With every task we do, we always ask the question “Is there a better way?” And with day to day bookkeeping – YES, there is! That’s why AutoEntry is our choice of The App of The Week. AutoEntry simplifies your business’ bookkeeping. It eliminates manual data entry for accountants, bookkeepers and small businesses. It automates […]
Balance sheets are used internally to guide management decisions. Externally, they can be used to report the financial status of your business to lenders, investors and other stakeholders. The balance sheet gives you a snapshot of how much your business owns (its assets) and how much it owes (its liabilities) as at a given point […]
Expense claims are an administrative burden for all businesses. From taxis, flights, meals, supplies, and everything in between – there are countless expenses that need to be reimbursed to the people who work at the company. But it’s amazing how the simple task of reimbursing employees turns into a paper-filled back-office nightmare. With many apps […]
The new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates coming into effect in April 2019. Here are the details of the new rates which are available on HMRC website.
What is a profit and loss statement? A profit and loss statement shows how much your business has spent and earned over a specified time. This shows whether your business has made a profit or loss during that time – hence the name. A profit and loss statement might also be called an ‘income statement’, […]
One of the most awkward and uncomfortable situations in business is having to remind clients about late payments on your invoices. Even harder is trying to respectfully request immediate payment without the conflict associated with adding late payment charges. Credit control is another name for ‘getting the money you’re owed’. Not many businesses have a formal credit […]
