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How To Spot And Avoid HMRC Phishing Scams

Dated: 21st March 2019

As HMRC moves more of its services online, fraudsters are exploiting this transition by targeting taxpayers with fake emails. With an increasing number of phishing scams, HMRC has released updated guidance on how to recognise genuine contact from its agents.

Also posted in Taxation Tagged HMRC, phishing, scams, tax |

Have you experienced cash flow problems?

Dated: 1st March 2019

There are several reasons why businesses experience cash flow problems. For the SME sector the most common is late payment. This can then lead to a successful business being unable to pay their creditors on time. Luckily, Xero have come to our rescue with a lovely piece of software.

Also posted in Accountancy, Cloud software, Saving money, Xero Tagged accountant, bedford, business advice, cash flow, cloud, online billing, online invoicing, SME, stripe, Xero |

Final Countdown Towards Making Tax Digital

Dated: 25th January 2019

The steps you need to take to get ready for April 2019 will depend on what software you use currently. Many businesses will already be using accounting software that has been tested and approved by HMRC, in which case the steps needed for April 2019 will be minimal.

Also posted in Accountancy, Cloud software, Making Tax Digital, QuickBooks Online, Reckon One, Xero Tagged Accountants in Bedford, cloud accounting, HMRC, Making Tax Digital, MTD, Quickbooks Online, tax, Xero |

The Benefits of Having an Employer/Employee Contract

Dated: 16th January 2019

A good employment contract is essential to both the employee and the employer. It is a legal requirement to have one in place within two months of taking on an employee, but the benefits to both sides are far greater than just ticking the box for the legal requirements.

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR Tagged accounting, contract, employee, employer, HR, Simas |

What Is An Award Worth?

Dated: 6th December 2018

On immediate face value, awards for success in business seem highly desirable. The glamour of the black ties and ball gowns, the prestige of being nominated and maybe even winning an award all add to this effect. There are certainly many benefits to winning awards but not all awards are what they might seem.

Also posted in Accountancy, Increase profits, Marketing Tagged accountancy, accountant, award, bedford, business, business awards, business development, business growth, Marketing, recognition |

Making Tax Digital – The Journey Continues

Dated: 15th October 2018

As advances in technology are harnessed by software developers, the future of accountancy will be less about Making Tax Digital and more about accountants acting as consultants through advising their clients about their business activities in real-time.

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR, Cloud software, Exact, FreeAgent, Income Tax, KashFlow, Making Tax Digital, QuickBooks Online, Reckon One, Reviso, Taxation, Xero Tagged accountancy, accountant, bedford, business advice, Changing accountants, cloud, HMRC, Making Tax Digital, MTD, Quickbooks Online, tax, tax services, Xero |

The Benefits Of Hiring An Apprentice.

Dated: 17th September 2018

Apprentices can allow you to grown your own, well trained, employees of the future. The National Apprenticeship Service reported that employers with established apprenticeship programmes see an improvement in productivity and in the quality of their product or service.

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR, Increase profits, Saving money Tagged accountancy, accountant, apprentice, apprenticeships, growth |

The 5 Main Benefits To Outsourcing Your Company’s Payroll

Dated: 24th August 2018

A blog from Simas Payroll outlining the 5 main benefits to outsourcing your company’s payroll.

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR, QuickBooks Online, Xero Tagged accountancy, accountancy services, accountant, bedford, business advice, outsource, outsource payroll, outsourced payroll, payroll |

Can You Grow Your Business Without Getting Bigger?

Dated: 9th August 2018

Many business owners want to grow, be successful, earn decent amounts of money and perhaps win awards – but they want to stay as a small business.
Sound familiar?
Then read our blog to find out how to grow without getting bigger, with our top 5 tips.

Also posted in Accountancy, Increase profits, Marketing Tagged accountancy, accountant, bedford, business advice, business development, business growth, growth, how to grow your business, small businesses, SME |

Making Tax Digital – What You Need To Know

Dated: 31st July 2018

Essentially, MTD is about helping businesses to spend less time working on their finances whilst simultaneously ensuring that your finances are more accurate and up to date. Read our blog to discover the four main benefits of MTD, and what it means for your business.

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR, Cloud software, Exact, FreeAgent, Increase profits, KashFlow, Making Tax Digital, Marketing, QuickBooks Online, Reckon One, Reviso, Saving money, Taxation, Xero Tagged accountancy, accountancy services, accountant, bedford, Making Tax Digital, MTD, MTD ready, tax |