Bramble & Briar Blog
In case you’re dying to read the latest tax news. Or you can’t get to sleep.
Really this is a multi-purpose content section :)
Stock On Hand Can Have a Big Impact On Cash Flow
Buying stock is challenging at the best of times. It can be difficult to gauge what stock to buy, or what are the right volumes to order, or what the right product mix is.
Why I use a Budget In Running a Business (and never stick to it)
If you've ever prepared a budget for someone else's business, you probably shudder at the thought of doing one for yours. But in a small business, it's crucial and can take under an hour.
Investing in systems repays itself during business sale
The modern business plan is missing a crucial section, how the business owners are going to put a Technology strategy into play to maximize sales value
Debtor Control Equals Cash in the Bank
Have you had months where your sales have been solid or even better than usual but regardless of how many leads you convert and new invoices you raise, it's just not reflected in your bank balance?
On demand video tutorials aren’t only the province of big business.
One in Five businesses provide no structured training to their employees, which means someone has to manually demonstrate every task to a new employee
Tax Planning - Take Back Control of Your Tax Bill
Some people might find this surprising but one of the most important services we provide as accountants isn’t preparing your tax return or annual financial statements, it’s tax planning.
Don't be a messy business owner. 5 simple apps to get you sorted
Freelancing can look like an ideal job. But it can be hard. You're doing the work, and you also have to be the office manager, IT department and finance team.
How Much Should You Set Aside for Your Tax Bill?
The most frequent problem we see with freelancers, is they start their business, quit their job...and then come and see us when their first year of business is done.
Case Study - The Quilt Shop - Vend and Xero
Alison and Sharon wanted their systems to be as well designed as their dream store. They use a Vend + Xero integration, with wireless iPad, printer and scanner technology.