Social media channels are just one avenue for small businesses to leverage in marketing themselves to larger audiences. Up until 10 years ago it was impossible for a local business to have the kind of exposure that these channels offer today. This is the second of a series of posts from Shelley Rostlund, Digital Consultant […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know about “People with Significant Control”
New rules have now been introduced as part of the UK’s implementation of the EU Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive aimed at tackling money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and businesses are required to help police the system by supplying information about people with significant control (PSCs). In this blog, you’ll find out who might […]
Read MoreGuest Post: Consider a Virtual Assistant
With more and more companies needing a flexible solution to the challenges of business admin, Virtual Assistants (VAs) are seeing a huge growth in demand for their services. Although VAs have been around since the 1990s, businesses are becoming more switched on to the benefits of hiring a VA. In our latest guest blog, Kirsty […]
Read MoreGuest Post: PR strategy tips for small business
Public relations (PR) is often seen as a “nice-to-do” element of running a business, rather than an essential and embedded part of day-to-day activity. But this approach means that some businesses are missing out on some of the key benefits that good PR can provide. PR Specialist, Linzee Kottman, offers us a headline overview on […]
Read MoreCrowdfunding Explained
Thinking of ways to finance a new business or idea? Think ‘crowdfunding’. An innovative way of sourcing funds to finance projects and businesses, it lets fundraisers collect money from a variety of people via online platforms. Read our guide for the lowdown on getting started…
Read MoreI Want To Be A Company Director | The Pros and Cons of Incorporation
When we meet new clients who have a business idea and want to go into business on their own account we often find that the first thing they want to do is to become a company director! They have usually decided they want to have a company before they have met up with an accountant. Therefore our first meeting will often be a lengthy discussion about business structures; incorporation, sole trade or partnership.
Read MoreThe Top 6 Reasons For Engaging an Accountant
Do you need an accountant? Many people set up a business without using one as they can do all the regulatory stuff that is required of them online. HMRC has made it easier than ever to do it yourself – for Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT and Payroll – there are online facilities you can utilise.
So, the big question is why should you spend hard earned money on an accountant? Seeing that I get to answer this question frequently for prospective clients and the general man or woman on the street, here, in no particular order, are my top six reasons:
Read MoreEnterprise Nation MarketPlace | Clifford Towers is a Service Provider for Growth Vouchers
MarketPlace is part of the Government’s Growth Vouchers programme, a research project to test how to help micro and small businesses grow through the use of subsidised business advice. As business advisors we have added our services to the MarketPlace so that we can take part in the Growth Voucher programme.
Read MoreKey Accounting Questions That Start-ups Ask and the Value of the ICAEW
You may or may not be aware that the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) runs a Business Advice Service (BAS) for its members. Accountants, like ourselves, who advise business start ups join BAS; and businesses looking for advice specifically searching for a chartered accountant can be put in touch with a member of the BAS scheme in their local area.
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