Blogs
IT IS OKAY TO SAY NO!
Are you saying yes to every piece of business coming your way? Do you hear yourself saying ‘I wish I’d never agreed to this? Are you losing money on small
How can I use webinars to win business?
Webinar marketing is all about hosting online workshops to build a relationship with attendees and to promote and increase credibility for your business. What’s great about webinars is that they
Reopening your business safely: the ultimate checklist
We may not know when things will be going back to normal, even now that a Covid vaccine is on the horizon, but we can plan ahead for when the
Is my accountant regulated?
Would you trust your life to someone who was not a doctor? Would you be defended in court without a qualified lawyer? Of course not. Yet many businesses trust their
When do I need to send my Tax Return Information to my accountant?
Your self-assessment tax return is the document that is needed to calculate how much tax you owe personally. This return includes your dividends, employment income, rental income etc. One way
What information is needed to complete my personal tax return?
…… AND WHY! It’s that time again ….. tax returns! From the 6th of April, accountants start to request information from clients. In this blog, we will go through what
How can I support my team through the current global crisis?
As most working professionals spend a third of their time at work, it’s been a massive adjustment for the millions of people who have had to start working from home.
How can I reduce my stress?
As 2020 nears its end, it probably would be described as a very stressful year for many people. Perhaps, for some, the most stressful year of their lives. Covid 19
Our thoughts on Rishi’s statement yesterday
The Chancellor’s update to the House of Commons yesterday made pretty grim listening. It’s not going to surprise anyone to hear that due to two national lockdowns and a myriad
What happens after lockdown?
English Government announce new winter plan to beat COVID-19 This week seems to be a week of announcements from Boris. So, you may see a few updates from us too
What is working from home relief?
Working from home relief = FREE CASH Due to the current pandemic, many businesses have been working from home this year (ours included). It looks like those who can work
What are the new business support schemes for covid-19?
What are the new business support schemes for covid-19? Yesterday the government announced more support for businesses and the self-employed. This blog takes you through the announcements and what it
What support is there for my business in lockdown 2?
Last night the prime minister addressed the nation and announced a month long lockdown for England. Something we never considered happening in our lifetimes is now happening twice. Businesses all
How do I guarantee the quality of work when outsourcing?
Do you worry about outsourcing work because you don’t think the quality will be the same as you’re getting now? Do you worry that the outsourcer won’t be in line
Should I advertise that my business is a ‘family business’?
In an environment where trust in business is too often lacking, family businesses have the opportunity to stand out and above the rest. Why? Because they tend to work to
How do I adjust staff working patterns?
Whether it is staggering start and finish times to reduced prolonged contact time, introducing short term working due to reduced business needs or flexible working to enable employees to meet
More ‘forced’ business closures are on their way
The chancellor, Rishi, on Friday popped up with an announcement of more support for businesses in the next 6 months. Sadly this announcement is a sure indicator, for businesses in
How to get back in control of your workload
For many of us, Covid has caused a wave of work or we’re experiencing challenges with everyone working remotely and there’s just too much day-to-day work that needs to be
How to change your Mindset to trade through a recession
The global pandemic has hit everyone hard, the knock-on effects of which will be ongoing for the years to come. So how do we make it through? How can we
How to get your distractions under control
How many times are you distracted during an average workday? Once, five times, ten times? Now, multiple this by 25. You’ve probably heard this productivity statistic before – that it
