Research suggests that the majority of small businesses do not set proper business goals. Furthermore, those that do often fail to keep track of them. Given the time it takes to establish realistic goals, this is not surprising. However, doing so will typically raise levels of success in the long term.
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The key to any successful business is turning a profit. After all, without this what would be the point? But this does not just happen by magic and is dependent on several factors. Some of these are universal factors that apply to all businesses, and some are unique or personal to your firm. How you manage these factors will affect the potential profitability of your firm. So what are they and how can you use them to unlock your profit potential?
The United Kingdom is experiencing a period of significant economic growth, meaning that opportunities are abounding for businesses wishing to expand.
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Your business brand is vitally important, but so is building your personal brand.
Freelancers and sole traders make a significant contribution to the economy of the United Kingdom and, in recognition of this, the Government has launched a review of self-employment. The objectives of the review are threefold:
Business turnover is a term you have probably heard a great deal but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, what are the implications for your company?
Here’s our handy guide to what qualifies as turnover and why keeping track of this is essential.
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There’s no getting away from it – you need to get your strategy right to be successful in business. Simply having a plan won’t cut it, unless you know where you’re going, how and why.
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From completing your first self-assessment form as a self-employed individual through to your initial listing on the stock exchange, your accountant is a key resource in determining the future of the business. It is therefore vitally important that any business owner takes time to really consider who they are going to engage with and how they are going to work together for the best possible result.
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Here are six reasons why you should choose Allsquare of Edinburgh as your accounting service provider.
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