Would You Jump in the River Because Your Friends Did – and They’re Fine?
Imagine this: You’re standing on the edge of a freezing river. Your mate just cannonballed in with a grin, shouting, “It’s totally fine! I do this all the time!” Now, would you jump in too? Or would you pause… maybe question whether it’s a good idea… especially if you don’t fancy hypothermia, or worse? Because that’s exactly what […]
Self-Employed and Limited Company Doing the Same Thing? That’s a Big, Fat No.
Let’s set the scene. You’ve got a limited company. And then you think — hang on — maybe I’ll set up as self-employed too. Double the setups, double the fun, right? Wrong. If you’re doing the same activity in both structures — you’re basically waving a big red flag at HMRC saying: “Please come audit me. I dare you.” […]
Why I Don’t Work With People Who Try to Dodge the System
Look, I get it. Nobody enjoys paying tax. It’s not exactly the highlight of running a business. But there’s a difference between being tax smart and being tax shady. And if you’re the kind of person who’s constantly looking for a loophole, a shortcut, or a way to hide income and call it “creative accounting”… we’re not a match. At […]
Same Accountant, Same Price? Nope. Here’s Why I Don’t Do Packages.
“Can I just have the same deal as my mate?” Short answer? No. Long answer? Let’s unpack this, shall we? Your friend runs a business. You run a business. And just like your friend can pull off neon trainers and you (hopefully) can’t — your businesses aren’t the same either. I get asked all the time why […]
Your Accountant’s Not Clever, They’re Dangerous
Let’s talk about the kind of accountant who never says no. The one who nods along when you say, “Can I claim my holiday?” “What about the birthday meal I had with my dog?” “Surely I can put the lash extensions through as client engagement?” And instead of rolling their eyes or giving you a firm no […]
‘Everyone’s Doing It and They’re Fine!’… Said No Judge Ever
I’ve heard it too many times. “My friend’s accountant is amazing – he claimed her makeup, her holiday to Marbella, even the birthday cake she bought for her dog.” Right. And I’m guessing he’ll be just as amazing when HMRC come knocking? Let’s get one thing straight: just because your friend’s tax return looks like […]
What Does an Accountant Have to Do with a Hairdresser?
Ever been to a hairdresser and felt completely lost the second they ask something like, “Would you like a half head of balayage with a root melt and a toner refresh?” Yeah. Same. My hair is curly, dry, difficult to manage, and recently, the grey strands have started to sneak in (cheers to business ownership, sleepless […]
