Firstly, your business cash story is a big deal. Secondly, it’s a big deal for business continuity, survival, and growth. This requires cash. Profits are what it’s ultimately about, but cash makes sure you get to do it. Sales are vanity, profits are sanity, cash is...
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Furloughing and Covid 19 money
This article on Furloughing and COVID 19 money was updated on 31-Oct-2020. Most importantly, furloughing is there to help those employers maintain a workforce. So, let's kick off with the meaning of furlough. A furlough is a temporary leave of employees due to...
Covid 19 financial support update
Covid 19 financial support update, above all it's vital to know if you run a business, whatever shape or form that is. Most importantly, look at your numbers. Certainly numbers are your business best friend; they won’t lie to you. Do your cash flow first, this will...
Gross Profit and Net Profit
f you want your business to carry on, survive then and thrive learn to understand and keep an eye on your gross and profit. If you don’t do this then you are missing a trick, and your business can suffer and lose money
Getting paid on time
Getting paid on time Getting paid on time and keeping business cash flowing is the most important thing to keep your business wheels rolling. It’s the life-blood of any business and you need it to survive, sustain, and grow. You need cash for a whole variety of...
Make money in your business
Above all, a business is there to make money. It’s your primary responsibility. Money means profit. It doesn’t make any difference whether your business is a private business, social enterprise or charity. Some headline reasons for making profits include: No...
Self Assessment Tax Returns 2021-22
Self Assessment Firstly, Self Assessment was introduced by the Inland Revenue (HMRC) in April 1996. Secondly, this tax system used to assess and collect Income and Capital Gains Tax. This vlog looks at How to prepare your tax return 21-22 Some important things to...
Xero: Two-step authentication
Xero: Two-Step Authentication gives an extra level of security and helps keep your Xero account safe
Tax Return: Dates and payments
Tax Return: Dates and payments To clarify, the two previous blogs have looked at who must prepare a personal tax return, and what can be claimed. Your personal tax return includes details of your income and capital transactions. Our focus today is 2020-21, 6th of...
CIS Deductions: Do them right
To clarify, making the correct Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) deductions is one of the schemes conditions. So, are you doing it correctly? Firstly are you working in construction? Secondly are you a contractor, subbie, advisor, all of those? If so this article will/should provide some value. Payments to sub-contractors: travel, subsistence and accommodation Under the Construction […]