A lot of small businesses find book-keeping a very tedious and mundane exercise. However, book-keeping is one of the most important elements in any business. Without accurate book-keeping you won’t know how much profit you really made, may forget to claim for some expenses (ending up out of pocket … [Read more...]
The lessons to learn from Wakefield City Academy Trust
You may have recently read that Wakefield City Academy Trust is to be wound up after it’s schools lost £2 million, it certainly shocked us. If you’re interested in what happened, or how you as Head teacher, SBM or trustees could prevent it happening in your trust, read on. What was … [Read more...]
IHT relief for businesses and farms
There is currently a, very generous, 100% relief from inheritance tax for passing on businesses and farmland during lifetime and on death. The rationale for Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) is to enable businesses to be passed on without the need to sell off … [Read more...]
What to do when a key team member leaves
When a team member leaves it can be very frustrating, disrupt the business and even affect your long-term plans. However, people move jobs more frequently these days. Here’s 5 tips on what to do when a key team member decides to move on. As talented employees grow and develop in their careers, … [Read more...]
How to make your Academy’s year end audit easier
If you run an Academy you need to start planning your year-end audit in September, even better in July or August. This financial audit will cover all income, expenditure, prepayments, accruals and depreciation – in fact anything that relates to the financial management of your Academy. What do … [Read more...]
New VAT rules for the construction sector.
If you work in the construction industry there VAT change you need to know, which is due to take effect from October 2019. HM Revenue and Customs has introduced the Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) as part of new anti-fraud rules to combat VAT fraud in construction sector labour supply chains. … [Read more...]
Your summer party can be a tax free benefit
Most organisations have, or plan to have, an annual Christmas party for staff. Did you know that the tax rules also allow staff parties at other times of the year which are a tax-free benefit if certain conditions are satisfied? Show your appreciation It is good to show your appreciation … [Read more...]
5 ideas to improve cashflow
A successful business is successful because it always has cash coming in, not because it sells a lot, or has a good margin. A (lack of) cashflow causes businesses to fail, or succeed. You're not working hard for profit, you want CASH. How is your cashflow and do you regularly focus on improving … [Read more...]
Financial Management Services for Schools in London and the Home Counties.
Not many teachers, or head teachers went into education to be involved in financial management of schools; yet that's where many find themselves. Some Academies have Business Managers to help, but most School Business Managers are not Accountants, they're expert in managing business. There is a … [Read more...]
Making more from your school’s assets
The phrase “sweat your assets” is one that still leaves me cold and it often feels like a throwback from the 1980’s. However, in an age where Schools (and especially Academies) are struggling for cash, the phrase seems ever more relevant. What do you mean sweat your school’s assets? In this … [Read more...]
