Author Archives: Sharon Baker

Add Ons, Tax, Vehicles, Xero

Can I claim through my business for using my own car?

Posted on by Sharon Baker
tripcatcher
11
Jun

You’re using your own vehicle for your business, but what can you claim? It is common to use your own vehicle for your business, or for your employment, but do you know what you can claim and how to claim? Let’s go through some common questions: 1. Can I put fuel and running costs for […]

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Business Growth

An exciting new chapter for Kinder Accountants and Tennick Accountants

Posted on by Sharon Baker
Kinder Accountants and Tennick Accountants
03
Jun

We’re delighted to share some exciting news. Kinder Accountants and Tennick Accountants are joining forces, bringing together two firms with shared values, a people-first approach and a genuine commitment to exceptional client care. For us, this next chapter is about strengthening the support around our clients whilst staying true to the personal approach that has […]

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Business Growth, CashFlow

Why isn’t my profit the same as my bank balance?

Posted on by Sharon Baker
tronc
28
Apr

How many times have you looked at your profits, but can’t work out why you don’t have the cash in the bank to show for it? Why doesn’t your profit equal your cash? How frustrating is that? Well, there are lots of reasons why your profit isn’t the same as the cash you have in the […]

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Business Growth, CashFlow, COVID19

Where has all the cash gone?

Posted on by Sharon Baker
21
Apr

Ever look at your business bank account and wonder where all the cash has gone? With the challenges we’re currently facing, it’s more crucial than ever to understand where your cash has gone, and make a plan to take control of it. Most business owners have historically stripped all the cash out of their businesses, […]

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Business Growth

Leading With Kindness: A Different Kind of Leadership

Posted on by Sharon Baker
international womens day
04
Mar

When I started Kinder Accountants 21 years ago, I didn’t set out with a grand plan to become a “business leader”. I simply wanted to build a business that helped people: clients, colleagues, and our wider community; feel more confident about their future. Along the way, I’ve learned that leadership doesn’t always look the way […]

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Client Care

Thinking about changing accountants?

Posted on by Sharon Baker
changing accountant is easier than you think
30
Jan

Thinking about changing accountants? If the idea feels stressful, you’re not alone. Most business owners don’t worry about the change itself, they worry about what could go wrong. What if something gets missed? What if HMRC gets involved? What if I’m judged for how my books look? What if it’s awkward or messy? And often, underneath […]

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CashFlow, Limited Company, PAYE

How do I take cash out of my limited company?

Posted on by Sharon Baker
28
Jan

You’ve got your new company up and running and you’ve started trading, but how do you take cash out of your limited company?   The golden rule to remember is that the company is not yours, it’s a separate legal entity to you, and you are effectively an employee, as a director. Equally if you’re […]

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Limited Company

What is a confirmation statement?

Posted on by Sharon Baker
confirmation statement
02
Jan

A confirmation statement is a document that limited companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) in the United Kingdom must file annually with Companies House. Let’s find out more about it, and how it works. What do you have to include? The confirmation statement contains information about the company, including its registered office address names and […]

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