The importance of tax planning for directors Paying tax is something you’re likely to see as a necessary (but not hugely enjoyable) part of running your business. But are you doing enough to plan your own personal tax liabilities? As a director, you’ll pay your income tax annually on a self-assessment basis. But there are […]
Automation can ease your business workload
Automation can ease your business workload Small and medium-sized businesses are spending on average 120 hours a year on admin tasks, according to recent research into productivity at UK SMBs. If your people are spending 120 hours wading through tedious and unproductive admin, that’s bad for the business and for your overall efficiency. Fortunately, technology […]
15 ideas to reach more people on Facebook
15 ideas to reach more people on Facebook Social Media has given small business an amazing tool to reach customers. It is more dynamic than your website and it can be a great way to bring prospects and customers back to your website for more information or to make a purchase. Your social media pages […]
Advertising Your Business Online? Where Do You Start?
Advertising Your Business Online? Where Do You Start? There are a number of ways to advertise online. What is the best strategy for your business? The right campaign will depend on your products or services, who your customer is, and what you want them to do. Before you start, make sure you’ve brushed up your […]
Successfully implement and embed change in your business
Successfully implement and embed change in your business Eight ways to successfully implement and embed change in your business Research by Kotter International found that more than 70% of change projects within a business fail. Why is this? The research findings show that employee engagement is the biggest factor. Whether it is a small change […]
How to regain control of your business
How to regain control of your business Not all business owners want to grow their business. Some may just want more control. Afterall, your business is there to serve you; you shouldn’t be a slave to it. So, how do you regain that much needed control? There are three essential tools all businesses must have: […]
Marketing can be everyone’s responsibility
Marketing can be everyone’s responsibility You don’t need to be in the sales team to make sales. And you don’t need to be in the marketing team to promote your business to new customers. Marketing isn’t just about Facebook ads, email marketing and other marketing campaigns. Winning a new customer can be the result of […]
Understanding Your Statement of Cash Flows
Understanding Your Statement of Cash Flows The statement of cash flows, (also known as the cash flow statement), shows how your business has generated and used cash (and cash equivalents) within a specific time period. For each of the reporting categories, receipts and payments are listed (money in and money out), and this is reported […]
What does an accountant do?
What does an accountant do? The best accountants can do much more than just tax and compliance work for your business. They’re troubleshooters and strategic advisors for small business. Basically, having an accountant means that you can operate your business with more clarity and confidence. Whether you’re working to get a startup off the ground, […]
