Golden age of the self employed

Check out this informative report from the BBC, featuring statistics from The Office for National Statistics on the rise of the self employed.

Also check out: Self-employment at 40 year high, says ONS

Are you thinking of going self employed?
Is now the right time to consider it?
What is your financial situation?

Talking to an accountant could help you decide.

CIMA Global Business Challenge Results

Congratulations to Sri Lanka (Corporate Consultants of the University of Colombo) on winning the 2014 CIMA Global Business Challenge, and well done to all of the runners up.

If you think you have what it takes to compete in this Business challenge, check out the entry pages on the CIMA website for more details.

CIMA Global Business Challenge 2014

The 2014 competition organised by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for undergraduates is half way through its case studies.

“The CIMA Global Business Challenge is an international business competition for undergraduates around the world, designed to bring out the best in the young business leaders of tomorrow.”

check out the proceedings: http://www.cimaglobal.com/Events-and-cpd-courses/globalbusinesschallenge/ and think about signing up for the 2015 competition.

It’s never too early to start thinking about a business opportunity, with every new start up, you need to think about getting financial advice from an accountant.
I specialise in assisting self employed individuals and small businesses, and am well placed to support a growing business.

Tax Returns 2014

Did you know that your postal self assessment tax returns are due on the 31st of October 2014?

If you were not aware of this, it might be the best time to invest in an accountant to help you manage your finances starting this year, to find out more about the services I offer visit the services page. Alternatively check out the guidance from HMRC

Online returns are due by the 31st of January 2015
Please note that fines are issued for all inaccurate or late submissions.