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How To Kick-Start After Lockdown

Dated: 10th September 2020

A handful of businesses have thrived during the lockdown but unfortunately many have really struggled.
As the governments drive for people to return to work continues, many businesses need to rebuild themselves.
But what does this look like?

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR, Coronavirus, News Tagged Business advice in Bedford, cash flow in Bedford, Covid 19, kick start, lockdown, rebuild, tax planning in bedford |

Platinum Pro Advisor

Dated: 28th August 2020

We are obviously very proud of our QuickBooks Platinum Pro Advisor award.

It celebrates a lot of hard work and dedication, as well as recognising our ever deepening knowledge of QuickBooks.
The ways in which this award benefits our clients is outlined in our blog.

Also posted in QuickBooks Online Tagged accountancy, accountancy in Bedford, accountancy services, accountant, accountants, bedford, business, cloud, cloud accounting, cloud software, platinum, platinum pro advisor, pro advisor, profibability, QuickBooks |

New Year New Finance

Dated: 29th January 2020

We’ve come up with Five financial resolutions that’ll help you get the new year off to a flying start…
If your finances have got into a bit of a tangle, why not make 2020 the year to sort them out?
To give you a helping hand, here are five financial New Year’s resolutions that will change your life for the better.

Also posted in KashFlow, News, QuickBooks Online, Saving money, Xero Tagged accountant, Accountants in Bedford, Business advice in Bedford, debt, finances, financial, new year, saving |

Beating The Summer Lull

Dated: 6th August 2019

The secret to beating the summer lull. We have compiled a comprehensive list of 20 quick and easy things you could do in this ‘summer lull’, to revitalise your business. Simple quick fixes to turbo charge your profits.
Take advantage of this quiet time and get ahead of your competition.

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR, Increase profits, Marketing, News Tagged Marketing, social media, summer lull |

Auto Enrolment Contributions

Dated: 27th April 2019

April 2019 sees the last legally required increase to auto-enrolment pension contributions, seven years since they were introduced.
But an employers’ role in helping staff to save for their retirement through the scheme is far from over.

Also posted in Accountancy, BreatheHR Tagged accountancy, accountant, auto entrolment, bedford, future, nest egg, pension, pension contributions, planning, retirement |

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, News, 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, Making Tax Digital, News, 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, News Tagged accounting, contract, employee, employer, HR, Simas |

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, Exact, FreeAgent, Income Tax, KashFlow, Making Tax Digital, News, 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, News, Saving money Tagged accountancy, accountant, apprentice, apprenticeships, growth |