If you tested client opinion, many would say that it was ‘difficult’ to get hold of you. And you would probably reply, well I’m busy… For practitioners who have staff, and particularly, a person who answers incoming calls, the way in which these calls are taken will endear or may... read more →

Business owners are not exempt from the effects of inflation, but unlike waged individuals, they may have more options to increase cash flow. Here’s a few ideas you may like to consider: If you have slow-moving or dormant stock sitting on your storage racks, consider a sale. Anything you can... read more →

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It’s interesting to consider how engaged your clients are with your practice. For example, when they run into a #tax or #business problem are you their first port of call for advice? Outside our business life, the persons we seek out when we need advice are probably our close family... read more →

There does seem to be a trend to replace human interactions with automated AI systems. This is especially evident in the management of our tax system. There was a time, many years ago, when each taxpayer’s tax affairs would be managed by a local tax inspector and all records were... read more →

There is no opportunity to offer advice if the audience for advice is settled and has no problems. If we examine the plight of SMEs in the UK in the past few years, would we assert that SMEs have had the best of times, that they have had no problems?... read more →

There is a plausible link between a rise in tax payments if tax rates increase or if tax allowances and reliefs fall. But what happens if there is no change in tax rates or allowances? In this case, there would be an assumption that taxes would not increase; why would... read more →

Are accounts and tax related software products that are now essential tools for progressive firms, also ripe for development into advisory roles – offering ideas based on access to tax and business legislation. How long before HMRC’s online services include an option “Click here to choose the strategy that minimises... read more →

When accountants or other interested parties refer to business profits, they are likely to mean the difference between sales and costs, and more concisely, that sales exceed costs. However, the word “profits” can prove to be a moveable feast as HMRC, banks and traders will likely have a different interpretation.... read more →

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