by Sara Jayne Slocombe | 28 Jul 2021 | Blog
If you’re staring at a heap of receipts and bank statements, wondering where to begin putting things together into coherent accounts, and why you should bother, then this is the post for you. I’m going to talk you through some of the underlying theories...
by Sara Jayne Slocombe | 23 Jul 2021 | Blog
In your business, it’s essential to step back and think strategically periodically. I believe the first step of that is giving thought to what success looks like for you. It’s something I ask my clients occasionally to ensure we are working towards their...
by Sara Jayne Slocombe | 20 Jul 2021 | Blog
When starting up, many business owners wear all the hats, especially small sole traders like makers and artisans tend to be. This includes doing your own bookkeeping. So that you can get a handle on your week, you might like to know how long to set aside to do your...
by Sara Jayne Slocombe | 19 Jul 2021 | Blog
The too-long-didn’t-read answer is: As often as your finances change enough to make it worth it. That could be daily, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly (but never less often than monthly). If that doesn’t make immediate sense, or you don’t see how to...
by Sara Jayne Slocombe | 16 Jul 2021 | Blog
I recently read Katherine Grainger’s Dreams Do Come True, and found so many nuggets that I really resonated with in it. I want to share and ponder one of those with you today. I do, however, think that losing is a crucial part of development, and it is often...
by Sara Jayne Slocombe | 15 Jul 2021 | Blog
How often do you think about your business numbers? Many small and micro businesses that aren’t VAT-registered only look at their finances annually, often several months after the end of the tax year. As sole traders, we can file our taxes any time between 6...
