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Profit And Loss Forecast Template & Guide
06 Aug 2020
If your business is registered at Companies House, you have to prepare an annual profit and loss statement by law. Choosing to prepare a profit and loss forecast could have valuable benefits for your business. Here's a guide to profit and loss forecasts as well as a handy profit and loss template.
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Future of Accounting: Benefits of working with a Xero Accountant
23 Apr 2019
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5 ways accountants can save you money
02 Jul 2018
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What is the biggest business Xero can cope with?
13 Nov 2017
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Understanding Key Financial Terms
15 Feb 2017
Small businesses must fully acknowledge items such as Gross Profit, Net Profit and EBITDA to fully understand how they performed. In this article we explain them to ensure that you understand what is being referred to when reviewing your business year…
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Why online accounting works for startups
12 Jul 2016
Online accounting could be just the ticket for cash-strapped, time-poor startups.
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Don’t get caught out by expenses: The perks you can’t put on the business
29 Apr 2016
One of the perks of having your own business is being able to make expense claims. But don't be caught out on expenses you can't claim. Be sure to check our list before you do:
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5 things you didn't know about your statutory accounts
31 Mar 2016
Five things small business owners (probably) didn’t know about their small business’s statutory accounts.
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Accounting courses for small business owners
12 Nov 2015
While small business accounting can be intimidating for some business owners, there are a number of short, cost effective accountancy courses entrepreneurs can study themselves to help them get to grips with their company's finances. Is this wise or should you handover to an accountant and focus on growing your business?
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How to extract cash from your business
07 Sep 2015
One of the most common problems faced by small business owners is knowing how and when to extract money from their business. And most importantly, how do you record personal withdrawals from your company in the most tax efficient way?
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Struggling businesses turn to their accountants
28 Apr 2015
70% of 500 businesses with 1-57 employees say they ‘don’t know who to turn to’ for support with auto-enrolment’, and, according to AccountingWeb, ‘A vast number of those are expecting their accountant or payroll bureau to come to the rescue’.
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There's nothing more beautiful than Xero
20 Jan 2014
We proudly announced last week that we have just become official partners of Xero; online accounting software tailored to modern business requirements.
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How to switch accountants
10 Dec 2013
Switching accountants is often easier than you think, and we can do most of the admin for you.
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What's the difference between profit and cash?
07 Aug 2013
There are lots of different definitions of profit. Find out how to make sense of them.
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What's the best accounting software for small businesses?
13 Jun 2013
It's a rite of passage. After years of doing battle with increasingly uncooperative spreadsheets, the time finally comes to grasp the nettle and move your business to a purpose built accounting package. We review the options here.
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What is Xero Cloud Accounting?
14 Aug 2020
If you’re considering how to improve your accounting processes and your financial decisions, we strongly recommend finding out more about Xero. Here’s a brief guide to Xero cloud accounting features and benefits, but if you’d like to discuss it in more detail feel free to get in touch.
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Moving From Sage To Xero
25 Jun 2020
Moving accounting systems is a daunting process, you’ve got all your financial history in the original system and learning something new takes time. But with the help of our Xero accountants, moving from Sage to Xero isn't complicated.
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The rise of management accounting and its importance to small businesses
06 Jul 2018
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The benefits of using Receipt Bank for your business
07 Dec 2017
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Have you got your P60s in order?
10 May 2017
If your small business employees staff you will need to give them P60s by 31st May. Here's why.
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Why accountants should have their heads in the cloud
20 Jul 2016
Cloud accounting offers a number of valuable benefits for small business accountants and their clients. Here's why accountants should have their heads in the cloud.
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FRS 105: what does it mean for small businesses?
09 May 2016
With a number of new financial reporting standards introduced this year, what does FRS 105 mean for small businesses?
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The four main reporting obligations for limited companies
26 Apr 2016
Whether starting up or scaling up, there are a number of mandatory (and time sensitive) reporting obligations that all small businesses need to be aware of.
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What's the best cloud accounting software for small businesses?
24 Mar 2016
Small businesses in the UK have a growing range of cloud accounting software to choose from. We take a look at three of the best.
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Does size matter when choosing a small business accountant?
07 Oct 2015
There are more than 30,000 accountants in England alone, and most of them are in fact pretty small. Find out whether size matters here.
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The dangers of creative accountancy
24 Jul 2015
Tax avoidance and evasion have been in the spotlight over the last few months. Accountants, sometimes seen as aiders and abettors to the wealthy elite, are coming under fire. How should they act when mixed signals over how to interpret legislation can leave them without direction?
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8 signs you've got a bad accountant
29 Sep 2014
Do you think you might be working with a bad accountant? Here's what you need to look out for...
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Finding the right small business accountant
23 Dec 2013
When deciding which accountant to take with you on your entrepreneurial journey there are two main things to consider before choosing. Should your travelling companion sit quietly in the passenger seat (endlessly re-counting the parking money) or would you like a bit more conversation along the way?
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Understanding cash flow statements
07 Aug 2013
The cash flow statement is the thing that connects the Profit and Loss statement to the balance sheet. It's extremely helpful and much neglected by small businesses and accountants alike.
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Annual Insight report: what you get
25 Jul 2013
Every year at the same time as your statutory accounts are being prepared, we prepare a Commercial Insight report, with actionable commercial guidance to help increase profitability and growth.