How’s your first quarter of 2012 gone?
We’re already a quarter of the way through 2012. With the Easter break approaching now is a good time to see where you are, and if it matches the goals you set at the start of the year.
In the (video) studio this week
Yesterday I spent the afternoon down in Sussex recording a new series of videos: 1) An introduction to business networking 2) Tips for those considering self employment 3) Tax tips for those who have started self employment These
2012 Budget update
Now we know the facts from last weeks budget, there are several changes announced. I was disappointed that the planned fuel increase I’d hoped would be scrapped is going ahead. Fuel costs are a big part of the expenses for
Over 20 local Surrey businesses met in Cobham yesterday…
… at the Cobham Hilton hotel for a morning meeting. I am launching a new networking group in Cobham, this was our second meeting. With over 20 quality local businesses it was a great meeting – there was lots of
Social Networking for business
Many people have heard of Social Networking now, and realise that it is something that can help their business grow. After presenting to over 100 people in Kent in February, I am again presenting on the topic –
Like to meet over 20 local businesses in Surrey?
Next week is the second information meeting for the new networking group I am launching in Cobham. We are meeting on Tuesday 20th March at the Cobham Hilton – although it’s still a week away, we already have twenty local
Have you missed the 2012 Budget?
Looking at recent stories in the press and online, you might have thought that you missed the budget… …except that the budget isn’t being held until 21st March 2012, so hasn’t actually happened yet. There are many stories
What’s the ROI of business networking?
I’m launching a new networking group in Cobham, and one of the questions that comes up is ‘how much business could I expect to receive?’ As always in a challenging economy, people are looking at what Return on Investment (ROI)
Business networking comes to Cobham in Surrey
This morning saw the first information meeting for the new networking group I am launching in Cobham. Having had great success myself with business networking I know the value of this in growing a business. I am launching the Cobham
Why do pilots make better CEO’s?
I’m a pilot myself, holding both European and American licences for over ten years now. I’m also the CEO of taxhelp.uk.com. There was an interesting study published last year on why CEO pilots make good leaders. It raises some interesting
In the office next week…
… or more precisely next week, out of it. The first in a series updating you as to what’s happening in the taxhelp.uk.com world. Whilst this time of year is normally very quiet for many accountants, I have a couple
The achieving freedom blog
What is your blog called? I learned last week that being called blog isn’t good enough. I’ve been blogging since 2009, my first blog was simply called ‘James McBrearty’s blog.’ I took a day out of the office to attend
