Archive for December, 2011

Business Networking – the latest buzz word!

There’s a lot of talk at the moment (especially in our local business community) about ‘business networking’. Like it or love it, you shouldn’t under estimate the role it can play within your small business. A lot of clients automatically think that ‘networking’ is about joining one of the myriad of breakfast meetings or lunches[...] Read more »

How to Improve Cash Flow

Being in control of your cash flow is vital. Here is a brief list of 5 things that can help you improve your cash flow in the short term. 1. Invoice accurately and on time The smallest mistake on one of your invoices provides an excuse to delay payment. So make sure that all your[...] Read more »

Social Media – is it really a useful tool for small businesses?

Despite its many pros and cons, social media is great marketing tool for small business owners. However, you need to be aware that it can take up a great deal of time – and time is the most precious commodity for the majority of business owners. I use social media quite a bit. I like[...] Read more »

One in five small businesses rate accountants as their most valued business advisers

A recent survey by http://www.unbiased.co.uk says that one in five small businesses rate accountants as their most valued business advisers! I love these kind of surveys – the ones that tell us things we already know (yes I know I’m cynical!). Some highlights of the survey include: 21% of small business owners list accountants as[...] Read more »

Why you should use a Chartered Accountant

Have a read of this article I saw recently. http://bit.ly/ij1Gm8 Did you know that anyone can call themselves legally an accountant, without gaining any experience or qualifications? Sound bizarre doesn’t it, but someone could be a fingernail technician one day and then decide to call themselves an accountant the next! Making use of my services[...] Read more »


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