Kara Welcomes A New Team Member!
We are extremely excited to welcome Michelle Burgess to the Kara Accountants’ team as of the beginning of 2019. We tasked Michelle with a few questions in order to introduce her to our clients and for us to get to…
What Maternity Benefits Am I Entitled To?
If you’re a contractor or small business / freelancer or even sole trader, you may be wondering what maternity benefits are available to you and what you are entitled to claim. You may be an employee, searching the internet for…
Why Outsource Accounting?
Did you know that accounting processes, payroll services and HR are the most common services to be outsourced? In an attempt to reduce costs and be more efficient, two out of five businesses are outsourcing their processes. If you are…
6 Ways To Improve Your Budget And Forecast Processes
Your budgets and forecasts are part of an essential process to ensure the smooth running of your business - so it is important that you get this process right, no matter how big or small your organisation. However, these are…
CHANGES TO CHILDCARE VOUCHERS; INTRODUCTION OF TAX-FREE CHILDCARE
If you're a working parent, you can apply for Tax-Free Childcare for all children up to 12 years (16 if they have a disability). Tax-Free Childcare have replaced Childcare Vouchers which are now not available to new applicants from October…
Managing Company Car Tax as a Small Business Owner
Do you drive a company car? Company car tax can be daunting if you’re not sure on what you’re looking at but once you’ve grasped the basics, you’ll realise that it’s quite straightforward and there are plenty of sources to…
Is It Time To Review Your Business Strategy?
The end of a year, or the beginning of a new year, is a perfect time for businesses to review their finances and strategies, and how they can improve processes ready to make next year a better year for the…
Even A Small Business Needs Bookkeeping
If you’re a small business or perhaps have just started out, the need to keep your finances in order are just the same as if you were a large organisation. Your finances and accounts are the lifeline of your business…
The Benefits Of Outsourcing Payroll
Payroll is an essential part of any business, at the end of the day, people want to get paid! Getting the process accurate and on time is important in keeping and boosting employee morale - payroll is how you reward…
Should I Set Up As A Limited Company?
If you’re a contractor or sole trader, you may have considered what the next step of your career may be. Setting up a limited company is thought to be the most tax efficient way of working and if you’re in…