Your Problems – Solved

I like to look at things through the eyes of you, the client, as much as I can… in terms of problems and challenges you have, rather than services I offer.

So if any of the statements below resonate with you, there’s a good chance I can help!

I’m Behind and Overwhelmed

If you find yourself thinking any of these…

  • “I’ve fallen behind and don’t know where to start.”
  • “My accountant keeps chasing me for up-to-date records.”
  • “I haven’t done any bookkeeping for months (or years).”
  • “I feel embarrassed about the mess my books are in.”

Services that could help…

I Don’t Know Where My Money Is Going

  • “I have no idea if I’m making a profit or not.”
  • “There’s money coming in and out, but I don’t know how it adds up.”
  • “I’m worried I’m spending too much, but can’t see where.”

Services that could help…

I’m Worried About Compliance and Penalties

  • “I’m scared HMRC will fine me.”
  • “I don’t know if I’m VAT-registered or should be.”
  • “I’m not sure if I’m keeping the right records.”
  • “I’m anxious I’ll get audited.”

Services that could help…

I Need Professional Records for Funding or Tax

  • “I need clean books to apply for a business loan.”
  • “I have to show my accountant my year-end figures.”
  • “My mortgage lender is asking for up-to-date accounts.”

Services that could help…

I Don’t Have Time to Do This Myself

  • “I’m too busy running my business to keep up with bookkeeping.”
  • “I keep putting it off because I hate paperwork.”
  • “It feels like a distraction from serving my customers.”

Services that could help…

I Don’t Understand Bookkeeping or Software

  • “I find bookkeeping confusing and frustrating.”
  • “I don’t know how to use QuickBooks or Xero.”
  • “I’m worried I’ll do something wrong.”

Services that could help…

My Current System Isn’t Working

  • “I’m still using spreadsheets and it’s too easy to make mistakes.”
  • “My software setup is messy and confusing.”
  • “I’m paying for accounting software but not using it properly.”

Services that could help…

I’m Worried About Mixing Business and Personal Transactions

  • “I sometimes use my business account for personal stuff.”
  • “I’m not sure what’s allowable as a business expense.”

Services that could help…

I Want to Be More Tax-Efficient

  • “I don’t know if I’m claiming everything I can.”
  • “I’d like to be better organised so my accountant can help me pay less tax.”

Services that could help…

I’m Worried About Cash Flow and Running Out of Money

  • “I keep getting surprised by VAT bills.”
  • “I’m not sure if I have enough money to pay suppliers.”

Services that could help…

I Don’t Want to Be the One Chasing Money

  • “I hate chasing late-paying customers.”
  • “I’m losing track of who owes me what.”

Services that could help…

I’m Growing and Need Better Systems

  • “My business is getting bigger and I can’t keep up.”
  • “I need better reporting to understand profitability.”
  • “I want to plan ahead, not just look backwards.”

Services that could help…

I Just Want Peace of Mind

  • “I don’t want bookkeeping to be my problem anymore.”
  • “I just want to know everything is taken care of.”

Services that could help…

I’ve Had a Bad Experience with a Previous Bookkeeper

  • “My last bookkeeper disappeared or stopped responding.”
  • “I don’t trust anyone with my books anymore.”
  • “I think my old bookkeeper did it wrong but I’m not sure.”

Services that could help…

I’m Preparing to Sell, Merge or Exit My Business

  • “I need my records in order for due diligence.”
  • “I want clean, professional reports to show a buyer or merger partner.”
  • “I need to be confident everything is accurate before I hand things over.”

Services that could help…

If there’s nothing that grabs your attention here then I suspect you might need more specialised help, from a full-blown accountancy service.