7 Top Tax Saving Tips for Businesses
We often get asked by business owners; “How can I pay less tax?” There is no one simple answer to that question but we’ve detailed seven of the best ways a business can reduce its tax bill, legally, and provide more value to themselves, their family and their team. Trivial benefits Trivial benefits can […]
Why your Accountant Needs to Understand your Business
Understanding what a business ‘really’ does From the very start of running my accountancy practice, I recognised the importance of really understanding a client’s business. Not just what sector they operate in but what they actually do on a day to day, week by week, monthly basis. Knowing that your business is in construction or […]
My tax bill can’t be that high!
“My tax bill can’t be that high!” “I don’t have the money to pay it!!” Have you ever thought or said this when you’ve received your accounts and tax return from your accountant 1 or 2 months before the payment deadline (or maybe even closer to it!)? Firstly, you should be receiving […]
March 2021 Budget Highlights
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, presented his 2021 Budget on 3 March 2021. We’ve detailed below some of the key changes announced. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to run until September 2021 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is extended until September 2021. Employees will continue to receive 80% of their pay for their furloughed hours, but […]
It’s about you, not us.
Mark Telford on why he is focused on helping business owners achieve their goals. Yes, I do accounts and tax returns, making sure clients comply with legislation. But that is the absolute minimum. As business owners we have the perfect vehicle to use to help us achieve our personal goals. Sometimes its too difficult to […]
We don’t do advisory
Are the labels we give to accountants stopping businesses from reaching their true potential? What’s the difference between an accountant who provides compliance services, advisory services or tailored advice to help you grown your business and get to where you want to be. Mark Telford explains why ‘we don’t do advisory’. I sigh when I […]