Comments for Holden Associates - Accountants & Business Advisers Blog http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog Holden Associates, Accountants & Business Advisers - Partnering Business Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:51:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on More accounting software … by Sam Harper http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/more-accounting-software/comment-page-1/#comment-2578 Sam Harper Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:51:06 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/22/more-accounting-software/#comment-2578 Hi There Holdenassociates, This might be off topic, however, I possibly will be slightly off theme but a specific thing I have recognized right now with a multitude of families doing it rough is that they dont have a lot of time spare to commit in doing their accounts. Alternatively they would rather be doing some work or applying that time to chase down even more work. The common experience of everyone right now is that what is necessary is a totally different method to accounting, a even more simplified way of dong the accounts with no need of all the needless runaround that is typical of conventional bookkeeping... in any case thats my observation. Cheerio Hi There Holdenassociates,
This might be off topic, however, I possibly will be slightly off theme but a specific thing I have recognized right now with a multitude of families doing it rough is that they dont have a lot of time spare to commit in doing their accounts. Alternatively they would rather be doing some work or applying that time to chase down even more work. The common experience of everyone right now is that what is necessary is a totally different method to accounting, a even more simplified way of dong the accounts with no need of all the needless runaround that is typical of conventional bookkeeping… in any case thats my observation.
Cheerio

]]> Comment on ADVANTAGES OF A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN by Leni http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/advantages-of-a-small-business-loan/comment-page-1/#comment-2523 Leni Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:14:35 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2011/04/28/advantages-of-a-small-business-loan/#comment-2523 Actually obtaining a small bsiness loan is more difficult than it would at first appear. Most banks have a credit committee, for loans above certain threshold amounts. I found some great tips - 9 of them, at http://www.smallbusinessfinancetips.com/small-business-loans.html Alos, don't forget that most lenders want to know about collateral, character, capital, conditions, and cash flow - also known as the 5C's of credit. Actually obtaining a small bsiness loan is more difficult than it would at first appear. Most banks have a credit committee, for loans above certain threshold amounts. I found some great tips – 9 of them, at http://www.smallbusinessfinancetips.com/small-business-loans.html Alos, don’t forget that most lenders want to know about collateral, character, capital, conditions, and cash flow – also known as the 5C’s of credit.

]]> Comment on The British Enterprise Bank by Paul Dixon http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/the-british-enterprise-bank/comment-page-1/#comment-2432 Paul Dixon Tue, 10 May 2011 09:36:58 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2010/10/08/the-british-enterprise-bank/#comment-2432 The British Enterprise Bank (BEB), business venture with the intent to only lend to small and medium-sized firms is truly a remarkable financial path of progression for small and medium-sized firms. I could possibly see my personal banking and business banking both switching to BEB in support and belief of the cause. Moving onwards and upward. The British Enterprise Bank (BEB), business venture with the intent to only lend to small and medium-sized firms is truly a remarkable financial path of progression for small and medium-sized firms. I could possibly see my personal banking and business banking both switching to BEB in support and belief of the cause. Moving onwards and upward.

]]> Comment on STARTING A HOME BASED BUSINESS by TaxTeddy http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/starting-a-home-based-business/comment-page-1/#comment-2402 TaxTeddy Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:44:02 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2011/03/21/starting-a-home-based-business/#comment-2402 Good, common sense advice. Starting any business you need to take soundings - your market, the way you will operate, costs - the list just goes on. A good accountant will help you to focus on all of this and save an awful lot of time and probably money too. Good, common sense advice.

Starting any business you need to take soundings – your market, the way you will operate, costs – the list just goes on. A good accountant will help you to focus on all of this and save an awful lot of time and probably money too.

]]> Comment on ARE YOU RUNNING A BUSINESS OR DOING A HOBBY? by Betty http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/are-you-running-a-business-or-doing-a-hobby/comment-page-1/#comment-2401 Betty Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:29:20 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2011/03/16/are-you-running-a-business-or-doing-a-hobby/#comment-2401 Excellent article. I completely agree with you...some businesses are just hobbies and started because it was fun at the time. Thus the astounding statistic you mention above, 95% small business failure rate. One way to turn this failure rate around is to contract with an outside consultant that can focus on business building strategies, best of class performance improvement systems and teambuilding. Kathleen Ranahan is one that was recommended to me. Excellent article. I completely agree with you…some businesses are just hobbies and started because it was fun at the time. Thus the astounding statistic you mention above, 95% small business failure rate. One way to turn this failure rate around is to contract with an outside consultant that can focus on business building strategies, best of class performance improvement systems and teambuilding. Kathleen Ranahan is one that was recommended to me.

]]> Comment on WHAT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TAX RELIEFS ARE AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES? by Bridgend Accountants http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/what-research-development-tax-reliefs-are-available-to-small-businesses/comment-page-1/#comment-2367 Bridgend Accountants Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:17:07 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2010/12/22/what-research-development-tax-reliefs-are-available-to-small-businesses/#comment-2367 Great article, many small businesses do not claim R & D tax credits as their accountants are unaware of them. Great article, many small businesses do not claim R & D tax credits as their accountants are unaware of them.

]]> Comment on Four reasons why small business owners may feel that they do not need tax advice by Jason Holden http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/four-reasons-why-small-business-owners-may-feel-that-they-do-not-need-tax-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-2309 Jason Holden Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:48:45 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2010/11/02/four-reasons-why-small-business-owners-may-feel-that-they-do-not-need-tax-advice/#comment-2309 I couldn't agree more Jack, using a Professionally Qualified Tax Adviser is a must, that is why ALL out tax planning is carried out by Chartered Tax Advisers. I couldn’t agree more Jack, using a Professionally Qualified Tax Adviser is a must, that is why ALL out tax planning is carried out by Chartered Tax Advisers.

]]> Comment on Four reasons why small business owners may feel that they do not need tax advice by Jack http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/four-reasons-why-small-business-owners-may-feel-that-they-do-not-need-tax-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-2308 Jack Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:16:00 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2010/11/02/four-reasons-why-small-business-owners-may-feel-that-they-do-not-need-tax-advice/#comment-2308 While it is a good idea to ask friends or family members who run a business to recommend a tax adviser, avoid using someone simply because they are a family member or friend and will provide you with free, or very cheap, tax advice. You may not get the best advice, and if you have a problem with your taxes later, it may affect your personal relationship. While it is a good idea to ask friends or family members who run a business to recommend a tax adviser, avoid using someone simply because they are a family member or friend and will provide you with free, or very cheap, tax advice. You may not get the best advice, and if you have a problem with your taxes later, it may affect your personal relationship.

]]> Comment on Tax watch by Accountants – Holden Associates Blog is 3 today | Holden Associates - Accountants & Business Advisers Blog http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/tax-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-2275 Accountants – Holden Associates Blog is 3 today | Holden Associates - Accountants & Business Advisers Blog Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:05:17 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/10/25/tax-watch/#comment-2275 [...] in this time, it started off as a more factual blog with our first posting being entitled ‘tax watch’, more recently we have moved towards a more informative [...] [...] in this time, it started off as a more factual blog with our first posting being entitled ‘tax watch’, more recently we have moved towards a more informative [...]

]]> Comment on PREPARING TO WIN – IMPROVING YOUR MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SKILLS by Jason Holden http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/preparing-to-win-improving-your-management-leadership-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-2268 Jason Holden Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:59:47 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2009/12/18/preparing-to-win-improving-your-management-leadership-skills/#comment-2268 Thanks for the contribution Michael, you list some very good traits. Thanks for the contribution Michael, you list some very good traits.

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