“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 I don’t list fixed prices or sell neat little ‘starter packs’ on my website. And the reason is simple:
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all.
It’s accounting, not leggings.
You might be a sole trader with three bank accounts and a side hustle.
Your friend might run a limited company with one invoice a month and no employees.
Same accountant? Yes.
Same fee? Unlikely.
It’s not about how big your business is either. It’s about what’s involved.
Are your records a dream or a DIY nightmare? Do you need quarterly management reports or just an annual check-in? Are you VAT registered or still dodging that £90k threshold?
These things matter.
And while I’m always transparent and fair, I’m not going to shove you into a “bronze package” that doesn’t cover what you actually need — or worse, charge you for things you don’t.
Here’s what I do believe in:
A proper chat.
An honest look at your business.
And a quote that reflects your reality — not your mate’s.
Because this isn’t about being the cheapest.
It’s about being the right fit.
