Cinderella’s metamorphosis followed a series of steps that can also help transform your business if you’re willing to give them a try. Why not work smarter in 2012 with our financial and business coaching service? You don’t need a … Continue reading
The Budget 2011 – Highlights
How will the Budget affect you? Here are some key points – the full budget can be viewed at HMRC website. Fuel Chancellor George Osborne announced a 1p per litre cut in fuel duty in response to a recent surge … Continue reading
Setting Your Goals for Growth and Success
Have you set your goals for this year? Do you have a good knowledge of your sector and a clear idea of how your business fits into it? Your business plan should include an industry overview, key market trends and … Continue reading
VAT rate changes from 4 January 2011 – are you ready?
The standard rate of VAT will increase to 20% on 4 January 2011. For any sales of goods/services made on or after 4 January 2011, you must charge VAT at 20%. Zero-rated, exempt and supplies subject to VAT at the … Continue reading
The Pareto Principle – where is the top 20% in your business?
The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, states that, for many events, approximately 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. The Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, observed that 80% of the land in Italy was owned … Continue reading
My contribution to the FT!
I live in North London and have recently purchased a shop in South London. I currently do not have a car to travel to the shop or to make cash and carrys; instead, I commute to the shop by train … Continue reading