Don’t Take Advice from People Who Haven’t Done It

Published: Tue, 11/12/24

Hi You would never take fitness advice from a fat fitness coach. So don't take business advice from someone who hasn’t built the business you want.

[Sunday supplement]: Will the opportunity be missed?

Published: Sun, 10/27/24

Updated: Sun, 10/27/24

Hi There is no particular reason why before laying the annual Finance Bill before parliament it is preceded by what we have come to know as the…

Companies House to move to new One Login system

Published: Fri, 09/20/24

Updated: Fri, 09/20/24

Hi From autumn 2024, Companies House online services will begin moving to the new government One Login service. Businesses using Companies House…

[Sunday supplement]: We all need to pay more tax

Published: Sun, 09/01/24

Updated: Sun, 09/01/24

Hi In an insightful article in last Thursday’s Times, Emma Duncan got straight to the heart of what’s wrong with Britain and how to fi it. The real…

The most convincing HMRC scam yet?

Published: Fri, 08/23/24

Updated: Fri, 08/23/24

Hi A scam letter is doing the rounds purporting to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – and it's one of the most convincing I've seen.How the…

[Sunday supplement]: There's nothing that too much money cannot spoil

Published: Mon, 08/12/24

Updated: Mon, 08/12/24

Hi The legendary Don Hanson, who was managing partner at Arthur Andersen in Manchester in the 1970s and 80s, famously described an auditor as someone…

Summer reading

Published: Mon, 07/29/24

Updated: Mon, 07/29/24

Books I am reading this summer Hi The long days and sunshine of summer - and a slightly slower pace of life - are a perfect time to catch up on…

[Sunday supplement]: Plan your cash needs well in advance 💷

Published: Mon, 06/03/24

Updated: Mon, 06/03/24

A guide to cash-flow forecasting for e-commerce businesses Hi The environment in which e-commerce businesses operate is consistently changing, making…

[Sunday supplement]: What did you learn this week?

Published: Mon, 05/27/24

Updated: Tue, 05/28/24

Hi Imagine you are driving and listening to the radio in your car when you hear that the Football Association has decided to save money by stopping…

[Sunday supplement]: You get to choose.

Published: Sun, 05/19/24

Updated: Mon, 05/20/24

Hi A thought struck me this week. It wasn’t original but somehow, I couldn’t stop it from recurring. It was this: There are two versions of us (and of…