A simple business plan, that you’ll actually use
Many small businesses don’t have a business plan – it’s not surprising when you see some of the gigantic downloadable templates and software out there, that put people off before they even start. If they do have a business plan
Volunteering for the ATT
I’ve been a member of the Association since 2001, and was awarded Fellowship in 2011. The Association is a charity and the leading professional body for those providing UK tax compliance services in the UK. There is also the opportunity
Insurance for a new small business
Insurance is one of the things that can be forgotten when someone becomes self-employed, but it has the potential to damage a business if not planned for. I’ll cover the main areas of business insurance that you should be aware
Small Business Saturday 2016 – 3rd December
This year, Small Business Saturday falls on 3rd December. Some interesting statistics from last year’s event: – Customers spent £623m with small businesses on Small Business Saturday – #SmallBizSatUK trended at number 1 all day on Small Business Saturday –
Key tax points for the new small business
Taxation can be a nasty shock to the newly self-employed. As an employee it was deducted at source for you, but now the payment and reporting deadlines are all your own responsibility We’ll cover key points on tax, so often
How to get ahead with bookkeeping & accounts
Unfortunately, there are businesses that don’t get up to speed with their bookkeeping and accounts. Not only can these cause problems with the tax authorities, but it can also damage the business by not having the correct information available for
How to get more time and money through social media
In 2015 and 2016 I won awards for ‘best use of social media for business.‘ I’ve updated my presentation on both YouTube and Slideshare, sharing the keys to success with social media: More time and money via social media from
Avoid sharks circling your small business
When people are relying on a new business to provide their living expenses they can unfortunately be tempted to take on risks supported by finance to try to get results they are so desperate to achieve. We’ve talked about how
Issues with MTD and quarterly tax returns
We now have more details about HMRC’s proposals for Making Tax Digital, and the quarterly ‘tax returns’ due from April 2018. The consultation is currently running, so many of us are hopeful that changes will be introduced before then. Whilst
The best source of small business finance
Many people find that they come unstuck when it comes to business finance. It can be a source of unnecessary worry. I’m going to cover the best source of finance, and also explain why that is. I’ll cover some of
Time spent in your own business isn’t actually free
Many people starting out think that they will do things themselves as it doesn’t cost anything – but there are unfortunately hidden costs to that approach. In this session I will cover some of the points to consider when it
The benefits of starting a business part-time
Sometimes people make the jump from full-time employment straight to full-time self-employment, but unfortunately are then caught out by the demands on both their time and finances I’ll cover the benefits of starting your new business part-time and how you
