The Local Bookkeeper hit sixty offices in the UK
London, UK (08/03/2010)
TLBK have over doubled in size in the previous eight months to have 60 offices across the UK from Glasgow all the way down to Lymington.
SMEs forced to resort to the family bank
London, UK (29/01/2010)
US Spurned by the banks, UK business owners have supposedly raised £45bn from 'alternative sources'.
Are SMEs failing to give banks the right information?
London, UK (19/01/2010)
LONDON (Management Today) The FPB suggests banks aren't lending to small firms because they're not presenting their accounts properly.
RBS offers Yuletide credit cheer to small business
London, UK (30/11/2009)
LONDON (Managment Today) RBS is improving its borrowing terms for SMEs. But are small firms still in for a bleak midwinter?
CBI: Why the recession will change business for good
London, UK (23/11/2009)
The trade body predicts less gearing, closer supplier ties, better sustainability, more flexible workforces...
Are you in the dark about the upcoming VAT change?
London, UK (20/11/2009)
HMRC has officially begun to advise businesses to prepare to charge VAT at a rate of 17.5% again signalling the end of the temporary VAT rate cut.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Melissa Podd to the new Cambridge East office
London, UK (19/11/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Melissa has launched the new office in Cambridge East.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Dave Northey to the new Wigan office
London, UK (19/11/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Dave has launched the new office in Wigan.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Misty Kerr to the new Greenock office
London, UK (19/11/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Misty has launched the new office in Greenock.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Greg Hamilton to the new Worthing office
London, UK (19/11/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Greg has launched the new office in Worthing.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Michael Forbes to the new Bradford office
London, UK (19/11/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Michael has launched the new office in Bradford.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Helen Preece to the new Haywards Heath office
London, UK (19/11/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Helen has launched the new office in Haywards Heath.
Life not getting any easier for UK SMEs
London, UK (16/11/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) It's Global Entrepreneurship Week - but the Government needs to put its money where its mouth is.
Recovery could be 'worse than recession' for SMEs
London, UK (13/11/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) HSBC says that contrary to popular belief, the problem is that small fims just don't want to invest...
Are you ready for the Self Assessment deadline?
London, UK (04/11/2009)
That time is nearing once again where you must file your Self Assessment Tax Return (SATR) with HMRC!
Entrepreneurs driven by hardship, not hard cash
London, UK (04/11/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) Personal adversity is what motivates many entrepreneurs to build successful companies, a report says.
Who’s looking after your business’s payroll?
London, UK (29/10/2009)
Outsourcing the payroll function of your business is a sensible option. It is a difficult function to do correctly without the correct training and qualifications and, with the confusing and ever changing employment tax laws, very risky.
UK SMEs feeling cheerier about recovery
London, UK (23/10/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) The UK is generally feeling pretty gloomy about recovery - but SMEs are more optimistic than most.
Pound tumbles as recession breaks all records
London, UK (23/10/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) The UKs GDP shrank by 0.4% in the third quarter, confounding expectations of economic recovery.
The recession's behind you! Oh no it isn't...
London, UK (21/10/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) Small businesses are optimistic about the economy, says one survey. There's worse to come, says another.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Claire Saunders to the new Bristol office
London, UK (13/10/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Claire has launched their new office in Bristol.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes John Colleran to the new St Albans office
London, UK (13/10/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that John has launched their new office in St Albans.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Les Gray to the new Chelmsford office
London, UK (13/10/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Les has launched the new office in Chelmsford.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Simone Paull to the new Wells office
London, UK (13/10/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Simone has launched the new office in Wells.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Simon Reade to the new Eastbourne office
London, UK (13/10/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Simon has launched the new office in Eastbourne.
UK business failures could reach fresh record in next year
London, UK (09/10/2009)
LONDON (Financial Times) The number of UK business failures will rise by more than a third this year from the historically high levels seen during 2008 and could hit a fresh record over the next 12 months, a leading recovery and restructuring specialist has forecast.
Red tape to blame for 50% of SME failures
London, UK (02/10/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) The regulatory burden is apparently proving too much for some of the UK's small businesses.
TLBK feature in the FT in Mike Southon's column: 'Find the fun in the figures'
London, UK (18/09/2009)
LONDON (Financial Times) The successful entrepreneur has many attributes, including energy, ambition, confidence, perseverance and charm. My experience as a mentor leads me to suggest another characteristic – an almost pathological fear of the spreadsheet.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Jayne Mason to the new Crewe Office
London, UK (15/09/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Jayne Mason has launched their new office in Crewe.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Sharyn Purewal to the new Coulsdon Office
London, UK (15/09/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Sharyn Purewal has launched their new office in Coulsdon.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Margaret Crawford to the new Reigate Office
London, UK (15/09/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Margaret Crawford has launched their new office in Reigate.
Late payers get creative with the truth
London, UK (11/09/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) Small firms are suffering as debtors come up with imaginative excuses for not paying bills...
100,000 SMEs under threat from business rate plans
London, UK (21/08/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) The abolition of business rate relief will put 1 in 20 small firms out of business, figures suggest.
The best ways to improve your business credit rating
London, UK (17/08/2009)
LONDON (Business Link) Unfortunately, nearly two thirds of UK small firms are carrying a credit rating which may negatively affect their ability to obtain credit finance and favourable credit terms from suppliers, according to research by a leading credit insurance supplier¹.
How to persuade banks to finance your business
London, UK (17/08/2009)
LONDON (Business Link) Managing business finance and ensuring your business has sufficient funds is challenging at the best of times. In the current economic climate these challenges are even more difficult. The Bank of England's latest “credit conditions survey” showed that demand for both secured and unsecured lending from small businesses declined over the three months to June 2009¹.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Heidi Lawrence to the new Bermondsey Office
London, UK (13/08/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Heidi Lawrence has launched their new office in Bermondsey.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Steve Woods to the new Northampton Office
London, UK (13/08/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Steve Woods has launched their new office in Northampton.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Anna Mannion to the new Brighton North Office
London, UK (13/08/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Anna Mannion has launched their new office in Brighton North.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Karen Badger to the new Leatherhead office
London, UK (13/08/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Karen Badger to their new office in Leatherhead.
Swine flu: Is your business prepared? A guide from Business Link
London, UK (21/07/2009)
LONDON (Business Link) Only 37% of the South East’s small and medium sized enterprises have plans in place to deal with a major emergency.
The Top Eight Must Do’s for Claiming Expenses
London, UK (20/07/2009)
It is your responsibility as the employer to inform HMRC of the value of the benefits and expenses you have provided. Claiming tax back on expenses can be a complicated business and, as the business owner, you are responsible for calculating it. How do you know what counts as an expense and what doesn’t? Can you be sure you have worked out what is due correctly? The Local Bookkeeper has put together a top 8 must do’s for business expenses.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Rakesh Pancholi to the new Luton Office
London, UK (15/07/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Rakesh Pancholi has launched their new office in Luton.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Clare Farrow to the new Brentwood Office
London, UK (15/07/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Clare Farrow has launched their new office in Brentwood.
The Local Bookkeeper welcomes Roger Sherriff to the new Guildford Office
London, UK (15/07/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Roger Sherriff has launched their new office in Guildford.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Humaira Shahid to the new Birmingham Office
London, UK (15/07/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Humaira Shahid has launched their new office in Birmingham.
Need more cash for your business?
London, UK (01/07/2009)
You are not alone. A recent poll by The Local Bookkeeper found 75% of businesses are currently seeking funding for their business. But do you really know what all of your options are?
The Local Bookkeeper sponsors “Business Planning Workshop” by Company Partners
London, UK (30/06/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is sponsoring a Business Planning workshop at the British Library on 30th June that will help those who are starting up businesses on the essentials they will need to make their venture a success.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Mike Taylor to the new Dumfries Office
London, UK (27/05/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Mike Taylor has launched their new office in Dumfries.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Helen Asater to the new Crowthorne Office
London, UK (27/05/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Helen Asater has launched their new office in Crowthorne.
Bank of England has bad news on SME lending
London, UK (22/05/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) Falling demand, tighter credit conditions, higher rates... Getting a loan is still a nightmare for SMEs.
SMEs: financing not the biggest problem?
London, UK (14/05/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) The Government should focus on stimulating demand, not bullying the banks, a new survey claims.
How to Choose a Trustworthy Bookkeeper
London, UK (06/05/2009)
When appointing a bookkeeper for your business, the two most important qualities are their skill and trustworthiness. You can gain an idea of their level of skill by their experience and qualifications but how can you tell if they can be trusted with your sensitive financial information?
How you can outsource the bookkeeping for your business
London, UK (06/05/2009)
Outsourcing your bookkeeping is a sensible option. Your time will be freed up so you can focus on running your business and you will have the reassurance that you are making business decisions based on the correct information and your documents and/or returns are correct when you file them with HM Revenue and Customs. The next big question is how do you know who you should be outsourcing your bookkeeping to?
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes William Tombs to the new Newcastle-upon-Tyne Office
London, UK (27/04/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that William Tombs has launched their new office in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Jonathan Holloway to the new Bath Office
London, UK (27/04/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Jonathan Holloway has launched their new office in Bath.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Amanda Williams to the new Milton Keynes North Office
London, UK (27/04/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Amanda Williams has launched their new office in Milton Keynes North.
Pre-Budget report fails the small to medium-sized business
London, UK (20/04/2009)
The Budget Report that is due to be presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, on April 22nd is scheduled to deliver the small to medium-sized businesses in the UK increased taxes for the short, medium and the long term.
The Local Bookkeeper and British Business Angels Association have joined forces to help small businesses gain funding
London, UK (08/04/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper has been granted associate membership to the organisation that will allow them to support small businesses through the process of gaining new funding from business angels as well as provide a follow up service after the investment has been granted.
Be Prepared, Taxman Now Has Powers To Check And Search Your Business Without Your Consent
London, UK (02/04/2009)
From this Wednesday, Revenues & Customs will be able to view any details of your tax records and files and carry out inspections of your business premises without your permission.
Economic News - 18/03/2009 to 24/03/2009
London, UK (27/03/2009)
LONDON (Legal and General Wealth Management) A round up of the week's economic news.
Banks cut credit to one in three small firms
London, UK (25/03/2009)
LONDON (Daily Mail) A third of small firms are struggling to access credit, a report said yesterday.
Economic News - 11/03/2009 to 17/03/2009
London, UK (20/03/2009)
LONDON (Legal and General Wealth Management) A round up of the week's economic news
The Local Bookkeeper Have Teamed With Franchiseek To Support The Revolution
London, UK (16/03/2009)
International franchise website, www.franchiseek.com, and The Local Bookkeeper have joined forces to offer exceptional bookkeeping and financial management services.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Tsega Yehedego to the new Edgware Office
London, UK (06/03/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Tsega Yehedego has launched their new office in Edgware.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Richard Street to the new Stevenage Office
London, UK (06/03/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Richard Street has launched their new office in Stevenage.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Penelope Tipper to the new Chepstow Office
London, UK (06/03/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Penelope Tipper have launched as their new office in Chepstow.
Which qualifications should you be looking for in a bookkeeper?
London, UK (02/03/2009)
You have found your business needs the help of a professional bookkeeper and, after shopping around to find out who is best equipped to look after the finances of your business, you find yourself swamped by a list of bookkeepers that it is impossible to distinguish between. There are a lot of qualifications and suffix's out there but which one really counts for your needs?
M&S Tax Victory Takes The Biscuit
London, UK (06/02/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) M&S has finally won its 13-year battle over the VAT status of the chocolate-covered teacake.
Decisions: Fred DeLuca – Founder of The Sandwich Chain, Subway
London, UK (06/02/2009)
LONDON (Management Today) The best and worst decisions of his very successful career.
50% of Small Businesses in the UK will Fail in next 12 Months : How to Ensure Your Survival
London, UK (27/01/2009)
Britain is now officially in a recession after suffering over six months of negative growth according to the Office for National Statistics.
Government To Launch Help For Small Firms
London, UK (13/01/2009)
LONDON (Reuters) The government on Wednesday will launch measures to ease the flow of credit to small and medium-sized businesses in the economic downturn, the business ministry said on Tuesday.
Marketing Budgets 'Should Not Be Cut'
London, UK (12/01/2009)
Firms should make sure they do not slash sales and marketing budgets during the economic downturn, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Kevin Collicott to the New Cambridge Office
London, UK (08/01/2009)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Kevin Collicott has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Cambridge.
5 Ways to Improve the Financial State of Your Business
London, UK (24/12/2008)
Even the most efficient businesses need to make regular assessments of their finances and check they are still in good health, so why not take a few minute to go through this list, to improve your business’s prospects for 2009!
The Difference between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper
London, UK (22/12/2008)
An accountant and a bookkeeper both perform the essential tasks needed to manage the finances of a business.
Small Businesses are Suffering, Receivership is up by 238% in a Year
London, UK (10/12/2008)
Small businesses are being forced into receivership at a frighteningly high level as a result of the current financial crisis, according to statistics released by The Insolvency Service. Inevitably, fear is at an all time high for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) who are enduring market conditions that are only set to worsen.
Small Businesses Are Out of Pocket by £18.6 Billion: Recover it Quickly With Effective Credit Management
London, UK (10/12/2008)
It is estimated that small businesses (SMEs) are owed on average £30,000 each in late payments, which is crippling their cash flow. This is a massive figure that brings an immense strain to their finances which could be easily avoided. An effective system of credit control is essential to a small business’s survival, currently they suffer from more than 50% of their customers failing to pay on time; a problem that is becoming increasingly worse as people and business’s are struggling and are simply just delaying paying their bills. The recession is beginning to really bite and the smart small businesses are devising their survival plans.
Lord Mandelson Declared That “Banks are No Longer Functioning as Banks”, So Who Should Small Businesses Turn to?
London, UK (09/12/2008)
Small- to medium- sized businesses (SMEs) are suffering from appalling treatment from the banks, even after the £37 billion bailout of taxpayer’s money.
Business Failures Set To Rocket by 50%
London, UK (08/12/2008)
The number of business failures is predicted to increase by almost 50% next year, according to business advisors BDO Stoy Hayward LLP.
34% of Businesses Are Not Confident Their VAT Return Is Correct
London, UK (05/12/2008)
In a recent poll conducted by The Local Bookkeeper, 34% of businesses stated that they are not confident their VAT return is correct.
What Do You Need To Look For In A Bookkeeper?
London, UK (04/12/2008)
Your accounts are one of the most important functions of your business. Choosing the right bookkeeper can help you save money and develop a successful business.
The VAT Change: Now The Dust Has Settled, Is Your Business Ready For The New Rate?
London, UK (28/11/2008)
The Pre-budget Report has announced that VAT will be lowered from 17.5% to 15% from the 1st December 2008 but what effect will this have on the small-to-medium sized businesses (SMEs)? The initial reaction is very favourable, anticipating increased spending from consumer’s, therefore increasing business but under further scrutiny it is not as simple as that. The implications of these changes may put SMEs in a tricky predicament.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Karen Moore to the New Brighton South Office
London, UK (01/11/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Karen Moore has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Brighton South.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Gill Fitzpatrick and Kim Walker to the New Cannock Office
London, UK (01/10/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Gill Fitzpatrick and Kim Walker has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Cannock.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Sharon Liddon to the New Pontypridd Office
London, UK (01/10/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Sharon Liddon has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Pontypridd.
Simple Steps to Surviving the Credit Crunch
London, UK (20/09/2008)
As the economy squeezes, many local businesses will find themselves under threat.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Ashley Beetson to the New Bury St Edmunds Office
London, UK (01/09/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Ashley Beetson has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Bury St Edmunds.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Cathy Lundy to the New Wrexham Office
London, UK (01/09/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Cathy Lundy has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Wrexham.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Louise Lloyd to the New Lymington Office
London, UK (01/08/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Louise Lloyd has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Lymington.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Tania Wall to the New Bloomsbury Office
London, UK (01/08/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Tania Wall has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Bloomsbury.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Paul Dawson to the New Southend-on-Sea Office
London, UK (01/04/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Paul Dawson has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Southend-on-Sea.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Bryan Dent to the New Carlisle Office
London, UK (01/04/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Bryan Dent has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Carlisle.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Alan Pearson to the New Staines Office
London, UK (01/02/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Alan Pearson has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Staines.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Clyde Baker to the New Hackney Office
London, UK (01/02/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Clyde Baker has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Hackney.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Fiona Benham to the New Clydebank Office
London, UK (01/01/2008)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Fiona Benham has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Clydebank.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Susan Jenkins to the New Barry Office
London, UK (01/10/2007)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Susan Jenkins has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Barry.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Yvonne Newman to the New Solihull Office
London, UK (01/09/2007)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Yvonne Newman has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Solihull.
The Local Bookkeeper Welcomes Kelly Derham to the New Horsham Office
London, UK (01/07/2007)
The Local Bookkeeper is proud to announce that Kelly Derham has launched the newest office of The Local Bookkeeper in Horsham.
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