Have you outgrown your existing accountant?

As your business grows, just receiving the annual accounts and doing the business tax return is simply insufficient for day-to-day management. Some people are lucky enough to be in business with someone experienced in all aspects of the run...more

Are you using a faceless firm that doesn't deliver a personal service?

While it is madness to suggest that a massive multinational can successfully engage anything much other than a massive multinational firm of auditors, accountants and tax advisers, small or medium-sized business owners need a significantly ...more

Do you get your accounts on time?

Statutory finesThere are very few reasons why a statutory fine for late filing should be incurred in a well run business. Your accountant should be part of your team and, like other members of staff; you cannot ...more

Does your accountant talk to you?

Do you hear from your accountant more often than once a year and then only to see how you can fit in with their timetable? - Our clients view us as the first port of call when they have a query or a problem rather than the once-a-year peopl...more

Are you a special case?

No two businesses or individuals are the same. Whatever your situation, although it may resemble other people's it will be unique and you will need support and advice which deals with your particular needs. Standard thinking is all ...more

As a start-up are you in fear of the unknown?

Starting in business can be a scary thing.  There always seems to be so much to know and consider.  Sometimes it is even difficult to know what the right questions to ask are.  Here's a selection that might look familiar t...more

Are you in need of an exit strategy?

Most people in business will, one day, wish to retire, sell or pass on the business. Even if it is your intention to die 'in harness' then doing nothing is still not usually sufficient to deal with any issue which might arise for your ex...more

Is your year end coming up?

With your year end approaching you are probably asking yourself some familiar questions...... Will my accountant call? If you are asking yourself this question then either you...more

Are you getting value from your accounts?

Having accounts prepared can seem like a costly necessity. However, all businesses require some form of accounts, and you should try to get as much use from them as you can."Accounts" can mean annual accounts, management accounts, s...more

Do you know what your next tax bill will be?

Do you know what your next tax bill will be? Do you understand it when it comes? It is not uncommon to have no real grasp of what how the tax calculation works. Indeed, taking one look at the multi-page tax calculation guide which accomp...more

Are you concerned about succession planning and inheritance tax?

Passing a business on within the family is often a very effective piece of commercial and tax planning. There are many reasons for this. There are some tax advantages which can be planned in, but it is in other areas that there can be re...more