Böcker av Anna Goodwin

Deciding whether to be a sole trader or a director of a limited company? Been given so much advice that you don't know what to do? In this guide, Alan decides what to do by going through the benefits and pitfalls of both options.

You may have been running your small business for some time, or you may have just started out on your business journey. But you feel stuck. You know you need to set goals but don't know where to start. The complexity of budgeting and pricing is giving you a headache. You can't understand where your time goes. Your profit margins are low but what can you do about it? Understanding and managing your accounts has become a daily battle. Your Business Your Numbers will guide you in discovering how to run your business your way. This practical book will help you to understand your personal strengths, weaknesses, passions and preferred way of working. Topics covered include: goal setting, time management, pricing, budgeting, managing your business, personal finances, and understanding your accounts. Anna Goodwin is a great believer in getting to grips with your numbers to take control of your business. Your Business Your Numbers offers: thought-provoking questions, practical exercises, and real- life examples to set you firmly on the road to success. Anna drills down into each topic in her usual jargon-free and straightforward manner, giving you the tools you need to meet success head-on. Whether you're a start-up or a few years down the line, Your Business Your Numbers tackles the more challenging aspects of running your own business and encourages you to discover the solutions that are right for you and your business.

Over the years, I've been surprised by people's attitudes towards accountants, which tends to veer from contempt to fear. In order to dispel the idea that an accountant is a necessary evil, I decided to write this book.Accountants Don't Bite demonstrates how to develop an excellent relationship with your accountant and how you can work together to improve your business.Accountants Don't Bite will: Explain what you should expect from your accountant and how to choose one who is right for you. Show you how to improve your relationship with your accountant so that you work together in taking your business to the next level. List the key questions you should ask your accountant. Detail the information your accountant will need from you. Advise ways to monitor and manage your accounts. Explain the difference between being a sole trader and the director of a limited company.Accountants Don't Bite includes: Real life examples. Lists of what your accountant needs from you as a sole trader or limited company. Examples of key performance indicators and the formulae to calculate them. Templates for Income & Expenditure, Reimbursement of Personal Expenditure, Annual Budget, and Profit & Loss. A plain English glossary of accountancy terms.My aim in writing this book is for you to go away feeling more in control of the relationship with your accountant. By giving you guidance and a better understanding of your accounts, you will be able to recognise whether your accountant gives you the support that you require.