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A reminder to protect your business capital

A reminder to protect your business capital

The beginning of a new year is an opportune time to undertake basic business planning. One aspect that needs continuous management is to protect your business capital. The downturn in global trade continues to be affected by the war in Ukraine, the situation in the...
Be wary of rogue business rates agents

Be wary of rogue business rates agents

The government Valuation Office Agency have issued the following warning to business owners who may have received unprompted approaches by an agent offering to negotiate a reduction in their business rates bill. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is urging businesses...
Season’s greetings and a prosperous 2024

Season’s greetings and a prosperous 2024

As Christmas arrives the week before the calendar year-end, many of us will enjoy a week’s shut down and have time to relax and enjoy the break with our family and friends. The break also gives us time to consider our plans, personal and business, for the coming...
Investment v costs

Investment v costs

There are two ways to consider the effects or benefits of business and personal expenditure. The payment of rates or utility costs are an essential part of our daily expenditure, but it would be difficult to view them as an investment. Whereas the cost of...
Company accounts filing – don’t be late…

Company accounts filing – don’t be late…

It’s the directors’ responsibility to file their company’s accounts, and make sure they’re filed on time. It’s important to understand your role and how late filing could affect your company. Missing your filing deadline could affect your...
Focus on bottom line

Focus on bottom line

Most dictionaries define “bottom line” as “the most important thing to consider”. In financial circles it’s taken to mean a focus on profitability (the last line on a P&L accounts) or net worth (the bottom line of your Balance Sheet)...