6 Ways to be more sustainable in business
We recently attended Xerocon and Deborah Meaden’s talk on sustainability really inspired us to want to do more. It’s not just about raising awareness anymore, those days are gone. We need to actively make a change to make a difference. So I thought I’d put together a little blog on some suggestions on how to make your business more sustainable and help make the changes today for a better future....
August 10, 2022How to keep motivated during your slowest months (and what to do instead)
Slow sales can be hard for a business and you as the owner. To tackle this Stephen will be talking with you about keeping motivated during quiet periods and what you can do to make an impact on your business during that time. Watch the video below!...
May 26, 2022The most tax-efficient ways to pay yourself as a limited company owner
Registering as a limited company can be beneficial on many fronts for your fledgling business, but when it comes to paying yourself, owning a limited company can seem a little more complicated. Here at Valued, we want to help you understand your options on drawing money from your business in the most tax-efficient ways....
May 24, 2022How to change accountants successfully in 4 easy steps
Your accountant plays a key role in the financial heartbeat of your business. A good accountant should be responsible not only for understanding tax legislation and remitting your taxes on time, but they should also be responsible for helping you manage your finances. That includes everything from creating a budget to helping you understand your cash flow and becoming a more profitable enterprise in the process. Sometimes, that relationship can break down or simply be outgrown and today on the b...
May 23, 2022How to hire your first staff member successfully
Hiring your first member of staff can be a daunting time, but if you budget and plan for it you'll find it a much more successful endeavour. Join us to learn more about how to hire your next staff member successfully....
April 19, 2022Stay out of the trap of higher business costs - Why Your Business Needs A Cash Flow Forecast Right Now
So in one of our earlier posts we discussed How to set a budget that actually helps your business growth and why this is such a critical part of planning for your business. Whilst a budget is a ‘forecasting tool’, a budget is not a cashflow forecast. Simply put, the budget primarily focuses on your profit and loss (the money in and out of your business) whereas a cashflow forecast details what is happening with your cash in ‘real time'....
April 11, 2022Get your free tax cards for 2022/23 here!
Working out your tax rates can feel taxing! To help you we have produced simple to follow tax rate cards for the next financial year.Our tax cards are based on the Spring Statement Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented to the House a few weeks ago....
April 6, 2022Spring Statement 2022: Where does this really leave you?
The long anticipated Spring Budget is finally here and today we wanted to take you through what it means for you and your business....
March 28, 2022How to claim your work from home allowance to fight rising utilities
With the rising cost of utility bills, more and more clients are asking us about what they can claim for working from home given, for many, this is the new norm.HMRC state that an employee, director or the self-employed may claim for their use of room as office as long as it is “reasonable”. The question however is “what is reasonable?”...
March 22, 2022How understanding your zone of genius leads to business success
Do you understand where you work best in your business? Many of us sadly don't and it can affect our efficiency and mental health. Join Stephen to learn more about finding your zone of genius: your personal skill-fit within your business....
March 21, 202215 important things you need to know about Making Tax Digital and Income Tax
HMRC has been working hard on its Making Tax Digital initiative since 2019. Income Tax is the next phase and today we want to share with you the 15 important things you will need to know about Making Tax Digital and Income Tax....
January 18, 20225 reasons why investing in yourself is important
We often focus on growing our businesses without considering our own personal development. Today we want to show you the importance of investing in yourself and most importantly how you can do that effectively this coming year. So forget subscribing to that new podcast and enrolling in a lot of new webinars just yet and instead take some time to really think about where and how you need to invest....
January 17, 2022How this life coach is helping others find their true path
Having worked in mental health for almost 20 years Donna Liddle trained as a Life Coach in 2005 and later trained as an NLP Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist. By combining these skills and a holistic approach Donna has worked with clients to achieve their goals around many different aspects of their life, including, career, health, relationships and improving their overall well-being....
January 12, 2022How to set a budget that actually helps your business growth
Many of us switch off when it comes to talking business finances and planning for each new year. We find it overwhelming when we are busy, creatively constricting, or we just plain don’t understand how to do it. Today here on the Valued blog we want to help you understand how to set a budget, why to set one and of course how to use it as a strategic tool for your business growth....
January 10, 20227 ways to ensure your business growth in 2022 (or any year)
After a slower twenty months, it is time to start thinking about your strategies for business growth in 2022. Today we want to share our 7 ways to boost your profits so that you get the headstart you need....
December 6, 2021How to really plan for your best business success in 2022!
Failing at creating business goals that stick? Let us show you how to enjoy a year of business success, with tangible achievements aligned with your purpose as a business owner....
November 17, 2021Autumn Budget 2021: What it means for your business money
Cheaper flights and pints made the headlines after Rishi Sunak’s Autumn budget 2021, but now that the media dust has settled what does the budget really mean for business owners? Read on and let us break down each point and what we think are your next steps....
November 11, 2021How to really avoid the comparison trap and leap into your best success
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media and spending far too long looking at a competitor's feed and feeling bad? We hear too many stories like this! Join our MD, Stephen Paul who believes you could be doing yourself a great disservice by comparing your business to others and what he recommends you should be focusing on instead, to build the business you really want....
October 25, 2021The importance of finding your WHY as a business owner
As a business owner you can directly impact your future by realising and realigning with your ‘why’ (your purpose). Valued’s MD Stephen Paul gives us his insight to the true value of finding your why, through his own story, and shares how you can find yours by asking yourself some simple questions....
October 18, 2021How this business owner is supporting small, local businesses
Now more than ever it is crucial that we support our local small businesses, today we meet one business owner who is helping us do just that....
October 7, 2021How two independent businesses really thrive as a partnership
Running a successful business can be a very difficult path to navigate, but throw in a second business under one roof, one from a very different industry and most people would struggle to make a partnership work. Today on the blog we would love for you to meet Kieran and Michelle Rose, partners in life and business, who are succeeding in working in two very different industries as advocates, consultants and mentors....
September 9, 2021How putting the end user first is reaping rewards for this business owner
It is a wonderful sight to behold: the business that puts its consumers first, but what happens when your end user is a step removed from your consuming buyer? Today on the blog we want to share the story of Margaret Reynolds, owner of Dogrobes, the business whose success is based on the wellbeing of their end user - your dog. Join Margaret and Stephen as they gain an insight into what it is like to own a business and to navigate the successes and the lessons to be learned along the way....
August 26, 2021A complete guide to Capital Gains Tax on property and how to pay it
Have you recently sold a UK property; either a rental, holiday home, land or inherited property? Somewhere that wasn’t your principle private residence? You may now have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you made a profit (‘gain’) when you sold (or ‘disposed of’) said property. For UK property disposals made on or after 6 April 2020, you have thirty days after the property’s completion date to report and pay any CGT due on your gains. Stuck where to start and how to report your Capit...
June 16, 20215 ways to improve your work-life balance
You often hear fellow business owners, or business coaches talking about work-life balance online - you need to be doing this, or that, to achieve it. Try as you might the reality is that sometimes work takes over and as your business grows you find yourself wishing more and more that you could spend more time with your family, but actually you see them less and less. Today, here at Valued, we want to help break that cycle by talking you through some of our tips and tricks to having it all ...
February 17, 2021How this business succeeds by putting people first
As a business owner, the people in and around your business are your biggest asset and how you value and lift them up is integral to your success. One of our clients leads us by example today, here on the blog. Richard Reed Solicitors employ 34 staff and have been offering legal advice for all aspects of personal and business life, for several decades. Sarah Reid became an owner in the business in 2009 and has led with the firm belief that people are central to a businesses success. Join Sarah a...
February 10, 2021 Posts 51-75 of 185 | Page prev next