Running a tourism or hospitality business in Cornwall is rewarding but comes with unique financial challenges. Whether you manage holiday lets in St Ives, run a B&B in Hayle, or serve cream teas in a coastal café, staying on top of your tax and accounts is crucial. Seasonal income, changing regulations and managing staff can…
Growing your business often feels like a constant uphill battle. You’re always striving for more revenue, a larger market share and increased profitability. But sometimes, the most effective strategies lie not in chasing new customers, but in optimising what you already have. This is where the power of cost-cutting and price increases comes in. Here…
Are you newly self employed and you’ve started your own business? It’s important to register with the relevant authorities. Registering with HMRC should be one of the first things on your to do list. Registering with HMRC will ensure you are properly complying with the filing requirements imposed. Problems and penalties can arise if your…
With the first budget now delivered by the new Labour Government, let’s take a look at the key points that have been raised; The freeze on income tax and National Insurance thresholds will end in 2028, preventing people from being pulled into higher tax bands as their wages rise. Businesses will have to…
Tax planning is all about helping individuals and businesses manage their taxes and make smart financial decisions, by evaluating factors like income sources, investments, expenses and potential deductions. The goal is to not only reduce tax obligations but to also maximise the benefits and advantages available under the UK tax Laws. The Basics The UK…
Have you recently set up a limited company? Are you thinking about setting up a limited company? Are you a director of a limited company and not sure of your responsibilities? There are many company director responsibilities. In this blog we’ve highlight the most important responsibilities and provided some answers to FAQs. Company Directors Responsibilities…
As a small business owner, you can get caught up in the short-term plans, growing your business, managing cashflow and dealing with the day to day of your business. However, have you ever thought about planning for the future? Before you know it, there won’t be much time left to plan and give yourself the…
Do you worry about how you’re going to pay your tax bill? Do you dread the January deadline? In this blog we outline some hints and tips on budgeting for your tax bill. How do you even start to think about budgeting for your tax bill? The best way to look at it is to…
Are you struggling to find the right productivity tips? Do you think you could be doing a lot more on your business but not sure how to get there? If you’re figuring out how to increase productivity in your business, then this blog is for you. For a business to be successful it needs…
Here at Bickerstaff & Co, we want to help where we can to make sure you free up your time. As a business owner, you can get bogged down under the administration that comes with running a business. We can help take care of the bookkeeping and accounts, allowing you to free up your time….