BCL30 Seven Ways Your Accountant Can Help YouWatch our Live Show every Wednesday 6pm UK HERE on Business Connections Business Connections Live Programme 30 Broadcast 9th April 2014
Most global corporations have the luxury of an in-house team of accountants working round the clock to ensure that taxes are paid on time, profit potential is evaluated and growth is managed successfully. However, a good accountant is as much a vital part of a small or start up business as it is for international companies.Many small businesses are run by husbands & wives as a team but important issues still apply.
On this edition of Business Connections Live we look at
7 Ways Your accountant can help you and your business.
http://businessconnectionslive.com/7-ways-accountant-can-help/
We look at the importence of having a

Correct structure of the business -Sole Trader, a Partnership or Limited Company.
Remember, for new businesses do your homework/research/know your customer base.
Dont forget The Business Plan -- don't make it too long or complex
Most impottant, running your own business is hard work!
Understand your businesses knowing your customer base /having a good team of people is also essential.
Pension provision and changes being introduced.
Multi talented skills needed for a very small business.
Budgets and cash flow

For those starting a new business:

Seek advice early on -- you may have to pay!
Use a qualified accountant for the financials and tax work
Business owners should ensure they have Wills and consider Shareholder Protection.
Delegate where possible
Shaw Walker Lees have a wide range of services to different businesses/sectors.

Our guest Philip Skinner has over 30 years experience advising clients in business accounting, tax and financial matters.
Shaw Walker Lees have two offices, Covent Garden London and in Norwich.
A total of 40 technical staff/partners & support staff provide an extensive service to SMEs and business.
BCL30 Seven Ways Your Accountant Can Help YouWatch our Live Show every Wednesday 6pm UK HERE on Business Connections Business Connections Live Programme 30 Broadcast 9th April 2014