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Valuing Your Business – The Essential Guide

Dated: 28th June 2019

Valuing and then selling your business is one of the most important things you’ll ever do as a business owner.
But where do you start?
Click to find out about the earnings multiples, and how the formula is used to value a business.

Also posted in Accountancy, Increase profits Tagged asset valuation, assets, earnings multiples, liabilities, net profits, valuation, value business |

Company Car Versus Car Allowance

Dated: 10th June 2019

The company car is still considered a desirable job perk but many employers are now offering a company car allowance as an alternative.
But what is the difference between a company car and a company car allowance? Which option is right for you?

Also posted in Accountancy, Taxation Tagged car allowance, company car, company car allowance, perks |

Buy To Let Property – Our Top 5 Tips

Dated: 30th May 2019

For many people, the idea of investing in property still appeals, despite stalled house prices, a stamp duty tax crackdown on buying property investments and an income tax raid on rent. Read our 5 Top Tips for Landlords considering investing in buy to Let property.

Also posted in Taxation Tagged accountancy, accountant, bedford, business, business advice, business development, business growth, buy to let, investment, landlords |

Marriage Tax Allowance

Dated: 24th April 2019

Are you married or in a civil partnership? If so you may be entitled to a £900 tax break called the marriage tax allowance. Yet about one million couples are still missing out.
Read on to find out more about what this new tax is, who qualifies for it and details of how to claim.

Also posted in Accountancy, Taxation Tagged accountant, allowance, bedford, income, marriage, marriage tax, married, tax |

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 fake emails, HMRC, phishing, phishing scams, scams, tax, virus |

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 Importance Contracts

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 |