So you want to know why and how to set up a limited company? Well in this video I’m going to break it all down for you....
Category: Startup
Setting up a Limited Company
Most people dream of being their own boss, to ditch their day to day jobs and go it alone. And whilst the prospect of earning more money and the ability to work in a more flexible manner are all strong motivators, it is often the financial fears and the processing of paperwork that is...
Value Pricing
A spot of post lockdown shopping… I spent this afternoon shopping. “So?” you say? After being in lockdown for 14 weeks it was really strange to be able to wander in and out of shops. Okay I had a face mask on but it was still weird! I couldn’t help thinking about the little...
Thoughts from an Aberdeen Accountant – Down the rabbit hole
In November 2014 I left full-time employment and, unbeknown to me at the time, embarked on a self-employment journey. My initial intention upon leaving my job was to find other employment. I mean, how hard can it be for an accountant to find work? BUT I forgot how fussy I am. I didn’t want...
Thoughts from an Aberdeen Accountant – Taking stock of your business for the year ahead
January is a long month! It seems an age since you got paid in December and it seems an age till you get paid in January. And if you’re self-employed and not an accountant, January can be a s-l-o-w month. So it’s no wonder we start dreaming of holidays somewhere warm. Looking back...
Thoughts from an Aberdeen Accountant – Encourage new growth with a Winter prune
December, where has the time gone? Maybe to the same place that your odd socks seem to disappear to. I’m convinced that washing machines eat them. Winter is here – time for a review It’s winter already and I know that because I’ve started to wear socks, odd ones granted, but I have...
Thoughts from an Aberdeen Accountant – Thinking about taking on an employee?
SJC+0 Accountants is in its fourth year and true to my own advice, I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Not that this journey hasn’t been tricky and messy where I’ve had to refuel, rethink and head straight back out into the arena of business. And I’m not...
Thoughts from an Aberdeen Accountant – What’s your ‘Unique Selling Point’?
Knowing what makes your business different from others is something I understand. This post is all about finding your Unique Selling Point for your business......
Thoughts from an Aberdeen Accountant – Making choices about your start-up
Some of you may have already been on holiday and some of you, like me, have holidays to look forward to. Either way, I’m wondering: how do you get ready? Are you the type of person that starts a month in advance, writing down a list of what you have to do… “Buy,...