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Successfully promoting your independent accountancy business
Trying to promote any small business is a task that needs careful planning as it is important to get good value for money and obtain the best results possible within your budget. One of the first considerations when promoting your business is which sort of web presence you are going to have, an essential for…
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Record keeping for the sole trader
If you are self employed as a sole trader you will need to fill in an annual tax return each year and submit it to HMRC showing any earnings you have received and any expenditure that you can claim for. By law you need to keep these records for five years from the latest date…
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Why it is important to practice good record keeping
When it comes to running your own business, you need to ensure that you are keeping the correct documents and evidences and that it is being kept as securely as it is needed to be. When it comes to accounting you should keep your documents for at least 5 years and be sure to keep…
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Building a brand-where do I start?
For many people making the decision to start up their own business whether it is going to be a sizeable company employing staff or a small home-based business is an exciting but anxious time. One of the first things you will need to decide on is a company brand name and how you are going…
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Keeping your accounts up to date when self-employed
Being self-employed can have many benefits such as working the hours that suit you, not having to answer to an employer and taking holidays to fit in with the family however most people in this position would have to admit that one of the disadvantages is the bookkeeping and filing of tax returns. Employing an…
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Branding for small businesses
Recent surveys show that although small business owners understand that branding is important, they often don’t really understand what a brand is and how they should be growing theirs. A brand is not just a logo or a strap line but it is the whole ethos of the business. It covers everything from logos, designs,…
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What qualifications do you need to become a bookkeeper?
The job of a bookkeeper requires a certain set of skills and as you gain experience you will find a number of other opportunities may arise. There is no legal requirement to have a certain qualification to be a bookkeeper, but if you are looking for employment in this area you will often find that…
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Branding and business to business marketing
A brand is the whole identity of a business and not just a logo or your colourways. The more recognised your brand is the more chance to have of securing deals and making sales. Marketing can be a very confusing world to get in to. There are so many different ways in which you can…
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Keeping on top of your accounts
If you are a small business owner you may find it hard to keep on top of your own accounts. You may find that you are so busy doing work or marketing that you have little time to keep your own accounts up to date. This means that you may get behind with payments or…
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Using an accountancy firm
If you run your own business then you have the option of using an accountancy firm to manage the financial side or doing it yourself. Depending on how large your business is and how complicated may mean that you will struggle to do all the accounting yourself. You may have employees and therefore also have…