Wilson Partners releases results of its eighth biannual business report of South East SMEs
The confidence barometer has shifted 4pts to the good, sitting at 68 and bang in the middle of the low and high of the past two years, it suggests that not much has changed, but drilling into the detail a little more, some positive signs are emerg...
Book Club: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
The latest Book Club meet dived into the words of Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last. Amongst the club there was […]
Meet the team in 90 seconds – Alice Pearce
Meet Alice Pearce, Senior Client Advisor and potter!
After lockdown: The shape of business in The Thames Valley
Supply chain issues, inflationary pressures, a lack of quality people and businesses still in recovery mode present a lot of variables that could turn on a sixpence at some point in the next few years. So in conclusion, the importance of keeping t...
Thames Valley SME 100 Growth Index 2021 – list announced
We love these awards as they are a great example of the fantastic businesses we have operating here in the Thames Valley, showing great growth even through the challenging times we have all experienced. That will be what we are looking for in the ...
HMRC urge businesses to carry out due diligence into their labour supply chain
To increase compliance with the off-payroll working rules in the private and voluntary sectors, organisations receiving an individual’s services (where the individual works through their own intermediary, most commonly their own limited company) a...
Over the Rainbow: 3 Pots of Gold to cherish when the rain stops
The pandemic has been a period of unprecedented, unparalleled, and enforced change. However, there is still a lot of change to come; change and opportunity that should be within our gift to grasp and embrace to create a better future.
After the biggest year of change in a generation, is there still room for more change in your business?
'Collaboration' is on the rise, especially among SME's and I've been amazed to see just how much this can benefit businesses at little or no cost. Gone are the days of keeping cards close to your chest, this is the time to open dialogue with busin...
A view on business in 2021
What is also very clear is that entrepreneurs will not wait for the pandemic to end before taking action. Indeed entrepreneurs generally face periods of huge uncertainty with increased enthusiasm for the way ahead. We have seen this manifest itsel...
7 pillars of success part 6 – Finance and Legal, interview with Duncan Bye
For part 6 of our ‘7 pillars of success’ series, we’re talking to our very own Duncan Bye. ‘Dunc’ is […]
4 New Year’s resolutions you need to make for your businesses, to give you more time, more money, more knowledge and stay motivated
he Government offers tax reliefs to reward UK businesses investing in innovation, known as Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs. These can have a huge and valuable impact on small and large businesses.
How to stay motivated in business
Find stuff you love to do, stuff you are good at and stuff someone will pay you to do. It took me a few years into my 20s but I got there with help from others. It kind of meant that from that date I no longer saw work as work !
7 Pillars of Business Success, Part 3 – Building a Team
As a business leader, the single most important decisions you ever make will concern the people you hire and the […]
Rethink time management to give your energy a boost
You can only spend your time in a productive, effective manner if you have enough energy to do so. Most […]
7 Pillars of Business Success, Part 1 – Strategy and Leadership
Championing strong values The final characteristic of all great leaders is their ability to create a shared culture, which demands […]
So, what IS Business Advisory – and why did we win an award for it?
We recognise that ‘Business Advisory’ is a widely used term amongst accountancy practices but to the majority of business people, […]
The 7 pillars of business success that ensure you achieve your ambitions
As an owner manager, it’s not rocket science that to achieve your ambitions you need to have a vision and a clear and well articulated plan of how you’re going to get there. You’ll face many challenges along the way and you’ll need to possess ment...
Finding the Marginal Gains in your talent
It is common knowledge that engaged employees are more likely to perform better and improve business success. But it is important to remember that engagement is an outcome emanating from a variety of inputs.
Preparing your business for investment or acquisition
A key question we ask our clients is “What does success mean to you?” The answer can change over time as personal and business circumstances change, so it’s important to ask this question on a regular basis.
Six ways to prevent negative conflict in the boardroom
Chairing a board meeting can be challenging, and conflicts or disagreements can quickly escalate if they’re not managed properly. In the right circumstances however, conflict can be a good thing!
How your professional services firm can find its niche and thrive
Although the word ‘differentiator’ is often overused, it’s an incredibly important concept. For example, if you need a lawyer for your business, you want to go to the best corporate lawyer, not the best firm according to the Legal 500.
Five tips for effective succession planning
Most people want to grow a business and sell it or retire at some point in time (and hopefully take some capital value out in the process). Therefore, succession planning is something that should always be on the agenda.