The intricacies of business funding: thoughts from a seasoned accountant

Posted by Sonia Gibson | Oct 7, 2021 | Accounting Money and Finance, Business Growth, Learn Magazine, Running a Business, Starting in Business |

No one likes to talk about money when it comes to starting a business, but it’s the elephant in the room because you need money to make money. Finding investors is one approach, while others need to apply for a business loan. Funding your business is like putting the right kind of fertiliser around a tree when you plant it, it builds strength and resilience so that the first obstacle doesn’t defeat the business. With uncertainty in business in the wake of COVID and the subsequent lockdowns, having sturdy financial backing is even more important than ever before.

Tax – the 7 different types (and which one’s you should be paying)

Posted by Sonia Gibson | Jul 14, 2021 | Accounting Money and Finance, Learn Magazine, Running a Business |

Understanding your business’s finances involves a lot more than just managing cash flow. In fact, understanding the different kinds of taxes is almost like understanding the finances of an entire second business.

Buying a Business: An entrepreneur’s first-hand account

Posted by Sonia Gibson | May 7, 2021 | Learn Magazine, Starting in Business |

When buying a business there are some important factors to consider. These are some of the most important points I’ve discussed with my clients when they want to buy a business.