Choosing a VAT Scheme – Which is Right for You?

Choosing a VAT Scheme – Which is Right for You?

I want to get one thing out in the open. VAT isn’t a scary word. I promise! VAT (or Value Added Tax) is just another part of running a business in the UK. Most businesses that sell any kind of physical product in the UK have to be VAT registered, and quite a lot that...
Charity – The Key to Paying the Taxman Less

Charity – The Key to Paying the Taxman Less

Charities across the UK are always on the lookout for businesses to help support them. From their point of view, businesses are often able to donate larger amounts than individuals, and can even build ongoing relationships to support them. But what benefits do...
Can Xero Improve Your Cashflow?

Can Xero Improve Your Cashflow?

As you might know by now, I love software! I’m a firm believer that software can make running your business, and especially your finances, much easier, and I’m always recommending new apps to my clients. So naturally, accounting software is one of my staple tools!...
Top 4 Reasons to Move to Online Accounting Software

Top 4 Reasons to Move to Online Accounting Software

If you’re running a business and still relying on spreadsheets or paper records, the way you manage your finances is about to matter more than ever. With new tax rules coming into force and technology playing a bigger role in day-to-day bookkeeping, staying on top of...
6 Things To Ask Before You Hire a Bookkeeper

6 Things To Ask Before You Hire a Bookkeeper

Did you know that there are around 5.7 million businesses registered in the UK? And amazingly, not one of them is the same as another! Oh sure, some might offer the same (or similar) services, but that doesn’t make them the same. There will be differences in the way...