One night last week a fire broke out in a building next to the office where my son works. Everything in the office was destroyed and the building will have to be repaired. Due to the current situation staff were already working remotely so work could continue without too much delay.
 
 A situation such as this would come as a massive shock to all business owners who have their own premises and highlights …

Four weeks into lockdown and many business owners will be feeling the strain. Whether that is from having too much work or none at all. We work with many different businesses and have some who can't trade at all and others who have kept an income coming in by finding new ways of working. Its inspiring that many can keep going but I know many business owners are frustrated by the forced inaction. We know that business as we knew it will change and this is a great opportunity for those who have time on their hands to consider their business and how they can do things differently in the future. …

We work with many businesses providing bookkeeping, VAT and payroll services and over the last 2-3 weeks I have provided guidance to clients who have telephoned and emailed. I have also written 6 lengthy briefings …

That’s been a common question in the last week since a large proportion of businesses have had to close. But why?
 
 Directors don't need to be assured that their job is safe. It is safe. It will be the last one to go if the business ceases to trade completely. …

Now is certainly a challenging time to be in business. Business owners are concerned about the future of their business and how they will manage their finances. Business owners need someone to talk through their concerns with to help them clarify what they need to do next and how they can manage.
 
 And that is why I have set aside …