by Neil O'Brien | Aug 1, 2014 | Our News
Creating a strategic plan is a key component of planning for growth and one that I help our clients to deliver so they have clarity of direction in their business. Done correctly, it will help prepare a realistic vision for the future of your business and will help...
by Neil O'Brien | Jul 25, 2014 | Our News
This week whilst on vacation in California I sat with a chap whilst over lunch and the conversation turned to work. He is a successful entrepreneur here in Silicon Valley and like many others he owns a growing dot com. Getting further into the conversation I soon...
by Neil O'Brien | Jul 18, 2014 | Our News
Tax changes have made it even more important to consider carefully, when running a business, whether it is best to trade as: Sole trader – an individual Partnership – two or more individuals or companies Limited liability partnership Limited company I am often asked,...
by Neil O'Brien | Jul 11, 2014 | Our News
In today’s complex entrepreneurial environment, mentoring is more important than ever. However, while an overwhelming majority recognise that mentoring can help them to succeed, very few of the UK’s five million SMEs currently make use of business mentors. Why is...
by Neil O'Brien | Jul 10, 2014 | Our News
1. VAT registration limit The VAT registration threshold is £81,000 from 1st April 2014. This means if your taxable income has gone over this limit within the last 12 months, you must register for VAT. BUT… …..what you may not realise is that you must revisit this...
by Neil O'Brien | Feb 21, 2014 | Our News
It’s nearing the end of February; you’ve calculated a sales total for the month. Do you know if you’re having a good year? When I ask most entrepreneurs this question, they don’t have an answer. This prevents them from joining the top 5% of entrepreneurs, those that...
