A while ago our local post master observed my kids spending their pocket money and reported back to me. Apparently they figured out that if they pooled their money they…
Is it your husband’s business?
When I set up my first business in 2009, I lost track of the number of times that I was asked whether it was my husband’s business or mine! Initially…
Are you increasing your prices?
It’s annual price increase time here at Minerva Accountants. We usually increase prices each year by around inflation however, this year, we have suffered a disproportionate increase in software costs.…
Success is not a solo sport
I like to think that I work hard but nothing that I have achieved has ever been done alone. Both Hudson Accountants and now Minerva Accountants owe a lot to…
Don’t reinvent the wheel
Over the years we have built up a collection of helpsheets and explanatory videos. This is because I am lazy (although I prefer to think of it as efficient) and…
Why it may be best to stay small
Small is beautiful. It’s also less hassle and much more agile. As the sole director of my business I can hold my board meetings in the shower and, if I…
More than one tool in your toolbox
When it comes to improving your business you need to have more than one tool in your toolbox. Although we often start with getting the pricing right we also…
Would you buy a discounted parachute?
It’s a question that Brad Burton asked which got me thinking. (So I hope it will get you thinking too) Why do we assume that we need to be cheap…
Getting the most out of conferences
There are all sorts of conferences and you may attend for different reasons but you need to prioritise what you want to get out of an event in order to…
Your business, your goals
When I talk to accountants about how to have a ‘better’ tax return season my assumption is that they want to avoid having to do all the work in a…