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Need More Than Just an Accountant?

Here’s What a Strategic Finance Partner Looks Like…If your business is growing, you’ve likely reached the point where basic bookkeeping and tax returns aren’t enough. You need insight, strategy, and someone who can see the bigger picture.But hiring a full finance team—or even a finance director—is expensive. That’s where a strategic financial partner comes in.

Author: David Ellis

May 12, 2025

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Do UK Startups Need an Accountant?

Here’s Why the Right One Can Save You Thousands. Launching a startup in the UK is an exciting step, but it comes with critical financial decisions that can make or break your future success. Whether you’re a solo founder building from scratch or a growing team preparing to scale, having the right accountant from day one can save you time, stress, and a significant amount of money.

Author: David Ellis

April 28, 2025

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Leadership Lessons for Growing Your Business

Growing a small business is exciting, but it comes with challenges—especially when it comes to keeping your team aligned and maintaining your company’s culture.The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) recently published an insight article on Five Leadership Lessons for a Growth Mindset. The article features advice from Rachel Nutt, a senior partner at MHA, on some of the leadership lessons she has learned from the growth that has taken place in her own business.

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

April 10, 2025

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Cutting wasteful spending: What your business can learn from the government’s crackdown

The government has just announced that thousands of government credit cards will be cancelled as part of a crackdown on wasteful spending. With spending on these cards reportedly increasing fourfold in the last four years, it’s a reminder that keeping an eye on expenses is crucial.While your business is likely much more mindful of costs than a government department - where inefficiencies can go unchecked - this is still a great opportunity to review your own spending and see if there’s any waste you can cut out.

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

March 28, 2025

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Spring Statement news: Public spending cuts likely

News reported last week said that the Chancellor has put together draft plans for spending cuts to welfare and other government departments.At the time of the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said that there was a £9.9 billion buffer available against the Chancellor’s own self-imposed borrowing rules.

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

March 11, 2025

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