The SVBG Blog
Our members are full of valuable information, which is why we wanted to include a platform to share knowledge to all. You can see the latest posts below!
How to get the right work-life balance
Remember your partner and kids? Chances are that if you run your own business, you don’t see as much of them as you’d like – or should. Finding the right work-life balance is crucial for small business owners. The Mental Health Foundation calls the growing demands...
VAT changes are no April Fool’s joke
1st April sees what could be a significant change to the flat rate VAT scheme. It’s targeting what are being termed ‘limited cost traders’ - businesses where purchases of ‘goods’ are low. These are likely to be sole director/employee businesses, and in particular...
New addition to the Altus team
We are very excited to announce a new addition to the team here at Altus. Carol Phillips ACMA is a fully qualified Chartered Management Accountant who has had 10 years’ experience in industry. Carol specialises in delivering accurate and up-to-date management...
Is cloud bookkeeping right for you?
Cloud bookkeeping – it’s the sexy new kid on the accountancy block. Put simply, it uses a secure website to store your records rather than your local server or PC. Of course there are pros and cons to this. First the good news: You can get at the information...
Employed or self-employed: that is the question
Within the space of a couple of weeks I have been asked by three different clients if I could explain what defines a person as being self-employed. There was a time not so long ago that I would have confidently answered, quoting the ‘7 badges of trade’ definition....
Speeding up your PC
Speeding up your PC We all want faster PCs - a slow PC can lead to frustration and inefficient use of precious time! Here are some straightforward tips to get the best out of your PC: Don’t install lots of unnecessary software Printer drivers – only install the...
Planning For Your Holiday vs Planning For Your Business.
According to ABTA, a third of summer holidays are sold in January and February with early bookers taking advantage of some of the travel industry’s best deals. So, have you planned your annual summer holiday? More importantly, do you have a plan for your business?...
Diversity & Change
Diversification - A risk-reduction strategy that involves adding product, services, location, customers and markets to your company's portfolio . Many small companies are one-trick ponies, betting their entire futures on a single product, a single service, a single...
The Hidden Cost of DIY Lasting Powers of Attorney
Solicitor offers urgent warning about Government’s ‘risky’ online legal tool Solicitor, Chris Milne, from Onions & Davies and a member of SVBG, has joined a number of organisations representing older and vulnerable people to raise serious concerns around the...
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