We regularly write articles to keep you up to date with changes that affect your growing business.
Taking a full day away from your business is a significant commitment, so you’ll want to know how that time will be spent.
AI is unlikely to replace bookkeepers, but it will continue to change their work. Software can handle routine processing much faster, leaving bookkeepers more time to check the records and investigate anything unusual.
An accountant can help your business grow by giving you an understanding of what it can afford and what your plans could mean financially. When they know the business and stay involved throughout the year, they’re also more likely to spot problems early.
Business growth can mean different things depending on the owner and the stage of the business. For some, it means increasing sales. For others, it means improving profit, taking on staff, moving into new markets, investing in systems, or building a business that feels less dependent on them day to day.
Our new company values weren’t written by one person and handed to the team afterwards. We brought everyone together away from the office to work through real examples from inside the firm, so the values reflected how Benson Wood works with clients and as a team.
We brought together 17 professional services owners from Lanarkshire and Central Scotland to talk about business resilience and what would happen if they couldn’t work for 6 months. We asked where the business relied too heavily on them, what a healthier firm could look like in 5 years, and what it really takes to build a more resilient business.
Corporation tax Corporation tax – the tax companies pay on their profits – has been a hot topic in Scotland over the past few years. Although corporation tax rates are set by the UK Government (making it a reserved matter rather than devolved to Holyrood), the effects are keenly felt by Scottish businesses and industr…
Accounting terms are not the easiest to understand - so we've made a list of the key accounting terminology, with definitions, that you should know.
Choosing an accountant is no easy task, so here are the 5 steps you should follow to find the right accountant for you and your business.
How should you pay yourself when you own a business? Salary, dividends, or a combination? Read our guide to discover the most tax-efficient method for you.
While the end of 2023 saw inflation slow down, experts have warned that the chances of a recession in the coming months are more likely. A recession, which is usually triggered by an economic decline across two consecutive quarters or more, was last seen in the UK in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. The risk
Running a small business involves a lot more than juggling logistics. Knowing how to tackle and overcome challenges is an essential aspect of entrepreneurship. Rather than solely being determined by skill, your success as an entrepreneur is underpinned by your personality and your approach to challenges. One of the key psychological theories that comes into
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