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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Achieving Agility Through Budgeting

28-Aug-09

The economic downturn has meant that words predictable or stable are rarely used in the same sentence as the word business any more. Likewise it is outmoded to think that companies can continue to operate without implementing or using budgeting and planning processes within their business and not miss unforeseen opportunities or fall victim to [...]

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Tax Relief on Loans

18-Aug-09

Are you are considering borrowing money to fund your business? If so your first port of call should be a conversation with your accountant. At one point or another most businesses will need to borrow money to fund their activities. This may be during the start-up period or to purchase new equipment. Most businesses will [...]

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A piece of the puzzle

13-Aug-09

Many of us have tried doing a jigsaw puzzle at some point in our lives? At times we will have taken the time to consult with the picture on the box lid. Other times we will have used instinct to try and fit the pieces together. No matter what the combination of methods that we [...]

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The New Disclosure Opportunity

11-Aug-09

After much speculation HMRC have now confirmed details of the new facility for taxpayers to voluntarily disclose tax liabilities re undeclared income from offshore bank deposits. Of course they are also interested in the taxability of the underlying profits and gains that were deposited offshore. Tax Advice Network member Bill Stephenson has written an article [...]

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4 Reasons Why Your Business Should Use a Bookkeeper

05-Aug-09

Should I or shouldn’t I use a bookkeeper? From the perspective of Holden Associates it really looks like a no brainer. Even so we speak to a number of businesses who do not see why it is important for businesses to have a bookkeeper or the importance of sound financial record keeping systems. First and [...]

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