There is little doubt that the Government loan schemes have been the dominant force in commercial lending since their introduction in March 2020.

I assume you have already worked out your break even point (BEP). If not, you really should because it would be ill advised to run any business without knowing it. If you haven’t done it, go and do it now. Actually, more sensibly, read this article first and then go and do it.

Over the years I have spoken to a great many business owners, some of which don’t have a bookkeeper preferring instead to do their own books. Each have their own personal reasons for this, all of which I can empathize with. I thought I would share with you some of those concerns I have heard and dispel a few of the myths.

Whether you are relatively new to the world of business or have been trading for many years, it’s important to make sure you have a good accountant in place to advise and support you. But there are a lot of accountants out there, so how do you know which one is right for you?

Struggling with cash flow? Many SMEs are. Maybe cash flow is so slow that you’re not able to pay your staff or yourself a wage – 32% of business owners can’t. If you’re struggling to pay staff on time and can’t pay yourself a decent wage, that’s scary.