Starting up a business today could not be easier, for many all you need is motivation, a laptop and the guts to go out there and “do it”. However, there are some key steps to make sure that your endeavour will hit the ground running and not smash to pieces, taking your confidence and bravery […]
Read MoreThe psychology of shopping (Grounded Shopper)
Clifford Towers’ client, Roger Smith of Grounded Shopper, chats to us about his passion for helping businesses to cut through the noise, the challenges of starting a business from scratch, and how earning brownie points is the key to professional success. Knowing who and where your customers are is crucial to any business, but understanding […]
Read MoreWhat a difference a decade makes
Clifford Towers’ client, Adrian Snook of Learning Accelerators, chats to us about advances in learning and development, why hiring an accountant is crucial for start-ups and how a decade makes the world of difference when starting a new business. The world of work is changing fast so the pace of learning needs to change too. […]
Read More[Client Story] From corporate commute to glorious gardens
Clifford Towers’ client, Peter Walker of Compass Garden Designs, chats to us about managing client expectations, his advice for start-ups and why he swapped the constraints of the corporate world for perennial planting. Peter’s skill at transforming gardens, large or small, to truly beautiful places of sanctuary are a testament to a natural sense of […]
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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