by Lisa Dickson | Aug 6, 2023 | Accounting 101
In today’s competitive market, how, when, and why a small business should niche is a question on every entrepreneur’s mind. Niching down can be the key to unlocking unprecedented growth and profitability for your business. The Power of Niching Niching...
by Lisa Dickson | Jul 25, 2023 | Accounting 101
Are you hitting your business goals? We’ve over halfway through 2023, so now is the opportune moment to review your business and progress for the year. Chances are, it’s been a tough year so far: in the 12 months to May 2023, the consumer prices index of inflation...
by Lisa Dickson | Apr 23, 2023 | Accounting 101, Bookkeeping 101
Magnificent Month End Management Accounts As a business owner, month-end management can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not a qualified accountant. But fear not, my fellow numbers-challenged comrades, because I’m here to give you some tips on how...
by Lisa Dickson | Feb 1, 2022 | Accounting 101
Why is profit sooooooo important? It pays for all the necessary stuff It pays for all the nice to have stuff It pays for all the emergencies and unexpected costs that life throws at you It pays for all the fun stuff Having enough profit to cover all of the above is...
by Lisa Dickson | Sep 13, 2021 | Accounting 101
How the third sector is assessed for tax. Anyone who’s involved in operating a charity knows how it differs from running a business, both in terms of motives and objectives. HMRC treats non-profit organisations and charities very differently to businesses, offering...
by Lisa Dickson | Sep 8, 2021 | Accounting 101
What might this mean for your business? Unincorporated businesses could be about to see significant changes to the ways in which they are taxed, following the launch of a Government consultation. The Government plans to reform the basis period rules in a bid to...
