HMRC’s Biggest Criminal Cases of 2019
This blog is an interesting one for us, we wanted to share with you what HMRC’s fraud investigation team got up to in 2019 (looks like they were very busy!) If nothing else, it puts it all into perspective and satisfies our nosiness! Strap yourselves in, you are in...
Budgeting
Hello 2020 and hello to our budgeting blog! Most businesses will look at their budget depending on when their year starts, we thought January would be a great time to share some of our thoughts on planning, where/when to spend and looking at the year ahead. So….where...
Raising Investment
We thought it might be a good idea to share knowledge of how to raise investment for your business. There are several different ways in which to raise funds and we have listed the main ones below. Grants The government sets aside a portion of taxpayers’ money each...
So, you’ve set up a new business…now what!?
Firstly, huge congratulations! Welcome to the world of being your own boss and following your dreams. We are sure you are raring to get going and we totally get that but we wanted to share our top tips with you to help your business start up and scale up. 1. Sole...
Top Tips: Making Tax Digital
What’s it all about then? We realise most business owners are sick to death of hearing about MTD but we are here to tell you…we aren’t! We thought it would be worthwhile to share some hints and tips when it comes to MTD and how we can help you through the process. Tip...
Did you know?
We have been settling into our new office very nicely…Don’t be strangers, if you are in the area, pop your head in and say hello. We have an open door policy and are a super friendly bunch so feel free to take advantage! We thought it might be time to give you a...
Bedford Accountants Ltd Scales the Heights
Bedford Accountants Ltd, an all female team of 6, are leaving their current home on Bromham Road and scaling the hill to Bedford Heights this month (Jul 19). The company, has gone from strength to strength since being set up by founder and Director, Rebecca Ayles in...
The Magic of an Accountant
You’ve taken the first step to run your own business or perhaps you’ve had your own business for years but the time has come for you to take on the services of an accountant. Where do you start? How do you choose? What represents good value for money? What’s the...
You are looking after your business but who is looking after you?
Running your own business is what you have always dreamed of, being your own boss, deciding the when and where. It is a rollercoaster of emotions and stress - this is why it’s so important to prioritise looking after yourself and your health. Research from Xero...