Congratulations! If you are reading this then quite likely you have decided to take the plunge and set-up your own business. Your head is probably spinning on something comparable to a bad hangover and is about to explode due to information overload. I’ve tried to create a logical list of some of the major things you should think about during the early stages of planning to set up a new business. It assumes that you already have a business idea in mind. Qualifications One of

Do I need a bookkeeper or an accountant? This is a question on the minds of many small business owners trying to keep on top of their finances. So if this is you, you’re not alone. But, the answer may not be what you think. In actual fact, you would benefit from hiring both. Whilst the terms ‘bookkeeper’ and ‘accountant’ are often used interchangeably, they actually perform very different roles. Put simply, bookkeepers manage day-to-day tasks and maintain financial records wh