Category Archives: Bookkeeping

Restaurant owner thinking about VAT

Why your accountant asks so many annoying questions about VAT

You know what? I'm going to be that accountant today. The one who's a right pain about VAT. The one who asks awkward questions and wants to see the receipts. The one who, when you suggest a creative approach to your VAT return, goes very quiet. I have a reason for being that person. It [...]
Smiling woman serving a croissant

Making Tax Digital: what it actually means for you

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax isn't coming. For a lot of sole traders and landlords, it's already here. And yet most of the people I speak to still aren't quite sure what it means for them, what they need to do, or whether they should be panicking. (Spoiler: you shouldn't. But you should probably [...]

Why doing your own bookkeeping isn’t just a click of the button.

You didn’t start your own business because you have a passion for spreadsheets or get a kick out of expense reports. But, whether we like it or not, bookkeeping is an essential part of running a business. Think of it like flossing your teeth: it’s not fun, but it’s necessary.  Now, you’re wondering how much […]