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14 September 2014
Free networking event for creatives in Soho If you want to meet some like-minded people for free networking and get some free advice on setting up and running your business, sign up on Eventbrite! Online Ticketing for Creative Industries Networking for Business powered by Eventbrite It is happening on Friday 19th September from 6pm in […]
10 September 2014
How does my start-up get clients? You’ve set up your business and made decisions about forming a limited company, you are ready to trade, but how do you get clients for your start-up? Hopefully you already had some contacts before you started your business, but whatever your situation it is always good to expand your network. […]
9 September 2014
Should my start-up be a company? You’ve got a great idea, you’ve thought of a name for your business, but you are not sure whether or not you should set up a company. You will hear from lots of people in your industry that they have set up a limited company, but is this right for […]
4 September 2014
Alterledger website The new Alterledger website is live. Big thanks to Haiwyre for designing it and getting everything ready. Have a look round and let me know what you think Tim Alter – Chartered Management Accountant
21 May 2014
To maintain public confidence in the work of charities, charity law requires most charities (income over £10,000) to have an external scrutiny of their accounts.
22 March 2014
If you have recently signed up for a free subscription to the mobile phone company ovivo, you may be surprised to learn that the company has ceased trading.
25 November 2013
There are number of special rules governing the financial accounts of Advocates and Barristers in the UK. For an overview please refer to my blogpost on the CIMA Accountant website. Computing profits for Advocates Earnings Basis The earnings basis is calculated in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (UK GAAP). Advocates are taxed on the […]
29 July 2013
Almost everyone that uses the internet already uses cloud computing. There are a number of online accounting packages available which make the accounting process easier for small businesses and have the potential to increase profits too.
20 May 2013
The role of an accountant in a business. Many small businesses do not have an accountant on the payroll and hire external consultants to fulfil their financial needs. In too many cases the accountant is only working for the benefit of external stakeholders such as Companies House and HMRC. This role is described as financial […]
16 April 2013
What is a private limited company? A private limited company is a company limited by shares. The company is run by its directors on behalf of its shareholders. There must be at least one director and one shareholder for any new private company. The same person can be director and shareholder. The shares in a […]
17 February 2013
Change required for all employers All employers will have to change the way they process payroll in 2013. If your organisation pays wages to anyone including salaried directors, you will need to provide information in “Real Time” to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Real Time Information (RTI) requires employers to submit payroll information before […]
10 January 2013
Scottish charity reporting All charities rely on their reputation. Charities have a privileged position including exemption from Corporation Tax. Donors give money to charities on the basis that the funds will be used responsibly and in accordance with the publicly declared charitable purposes. It is the responsibility of Trustees of Scottish charities to ensure that […]
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