Simply 3 of the best HMRC giveaways! Capital Allowances, Research & Development Tax Credits and Patent Box

In the early days of any business the general philosophy for business owners is ‘any customer is a good one’. But as time moves on not all of those clients are worthy of the title ‘good client’.

In one of my master classes we look at the value of your business and how you can maximise it. Nearly everybody is surprised to see ‘customer database’ almost at the top of this list. I find that so surprising as, in general, it's the first thing a liquidator looks to sell.

It's been a tough few years but hey, let’s celebrate that you're still in business, many aren't. But will you still be successfully trading at year end?

When anyone starts a business it’s tempting to take on every client that comes your way. It doesn’t matter whether or not they are ideal or a money making client. We just celebrate winning clients in those early days but many of them will end up costing you a lot of money to deal with in the future.

Do you only think about your business goals or consider your personal goals too? After all we should not be spending all of our time at work. As a business owner your personal goals always drive your business goals.

... and not just for meetings and appointments!
One of the best purchases you can make is to buy the biggest wall calendar that you can find

I don’t have time! How many time have you said that phrase – too many times, but it’s so easy to say – a great excuse for not doing. We are all guilty of the ‘I’m too busy’ syndrome. Businesses are fixated about losing money but in most cases it is lost time that is […]

Numbers never seem as important as they do at this time of year. You might be frantically tracking and checking your numbers to make sure that you focus on the right things that are going to ensure that your hit your year-end target.