We are asked a lot about how to be the most tax efficient you can be. While we all want to pay what we owe over to our lovely friends at HMRC, no one wants to pay more than they have to. While there are no magic allowances that suddenly half the tax you pay […]
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We love sharing advice and tips to help you with your finances, and these aren’t always accounting-based tips. We’ve put together a list of good-to-know tips and contacts outside of the world of accountancy that we wanted to share. Sharing is caring and all that! Allica BankWe have recently opened an account with Allica bank
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You have been approached by a potential client, but they’ve asked for credit terms with you or it is a big contract for you and something isn’t ringing right. You do not want to do a load of work for someone and then find that they are not going to pay you. What checks can
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Most of you would have heard us bang on about this before but it is something that is well worth reminding everyone and maybe it is new to you. Save your tax throughout the year!!!And not just save it in your current account, ideally set up a separate account (or pot if you are with
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Considering if you should create a budget? Do you have a plan for the year ahead in your business? Any idea on how much profit you want to make? What you want to have to spend personally for all your hard work? Well a budget can help you set these out and make sure you
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We often bang on about management accounts and how useful they can be, so here are some reasons why they could be very helpful for your business. Regularly reviewing management accounts is crucial for several reasons, as it lets you see the financial health and performance of a business. At 2 Sisters we have a
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For a lot of our clients running their business is the first time they have had to look at any annual accounts or financial statements and so it can be a bit bewildering when we send you the accounts to sign off each year. When we send them through to you, it’s important to review
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I am sure we are not the only ones getting endless emails telling us about price increases for things that we use. While we do take that reminder to think carefully about whether we actually use it or not, sometimes we just have to swallow the price rises. As your costs increase, sadly your profit can
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Bookkeeping is something most small business owners dread, we’ve put together our top tips to make it as painless as possible for you. Set a Regular Schedule: Set yourself specific times each week or month to update your books. Consistency is key when it comes to bookkeeping. Put it in your diary to block it
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“What should I look for when I’m picking my accountant?” 1️⃣ Do you like them? And not in a “OMG BFFS💗👯♀️” way. Are you comfortable speaking to them and asking questions? Do you understand their answers? Do they make you feel like you should be stood in the corner in a dunces hat? Check you
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