Millions of households are facing a rise in energy costs, alongside increases in the cost of council tax, water bills and other utilities and there is a warning of fresh energy bill price rises in October. Energy prices have been affected by the Ukraine war and pressure on suppliers. There are continuing delays and shortages…
Author Archives: Lindsay Farrer
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Dec
Dec
Buying a business is a big exciting step. Even a small business can be a big investment, so with any acquisition this big it’s good to apply a little bit of ‘professional scepticism’. By that we mean ask good questions – of yourself, the business and your accountant and solicitor! Here are seven things to…
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Oct
Oct
Choosing an accountant can feel overwhelming. The world of accountancy has changed dramatically with the advancement of technology in recent years, meaning you might find the right fit for you far beyond your local area. While an abundance of options is great, it can also make it harder to choose. How do you know what…
If you have been in contact with your customer and exhausted all avenues to try and get a debt paid, you will need to start taking more formal steps to try and get them to settle the debt they owe you You would need to contact a solicitor and firstly get a letter before action…
Some one has approached you with a view to buying your business. Whilst it’s flattering and exciting, also perhaps something you’ve had in the back of your mind for some time, often business owners don’t know what they need to think about and discuss with a potential buyer in those earlier meetings. Here are some…
Lots of people get to a stage in their life where they may want to retire, or they want to step down from running a company, but the company has money / net assets, and they want to withdraw it from the company in the most tax efficient way. A Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) is…
Whenever you’re thinking about making a purchase or getting support from a professional, you want some idea of what it’s going to cost. We offer a range of accounting services and support, and our clients have all kinds of differing goals and requirements – so quotes will vary based on an individual’s needs. But it…
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May
May
9 staff and partner from Carlisle office completed the 5k Race For Life raising £1,930 for Cancer Research UK. With Gift Aid added the total raised is £2,368.75. It was a carnival atmosphere at Bitts Park on a Sunday morning in late May, when lots of people from Carlisle and Cumbria came together to remember…
How does your finance back office operate? It could be that you’re doing most accounting and finance tasks manually – using a cash book or an excel spreadsheet. It could be that you’re already using a digital system like Xero. Whatever your process, it’s important to step back every now and again and ask yourself…
Uncertainty is one of the key issues facing businesses currently. As business owners, we have all faced probably one of the most challenging years of our working lives, and it looks like it will continue over the next few months. As a country, we are in a much better place than we were last year….
