Recent content by Ann-marie

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    Subcontracting bookkeeping

    I'm getting to the same stage with my bookkeeping business -I can't decide if sub-contracting or employing would be the best idea at the moment so i would be really interested to see how you get on. I am based in Bristol. Ann-marie
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    The Ultimate 'Post Your Twitter Name' Thread

    @smartiesbooks For handy hints and tips on bookkeeping
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    Hmrc

    Hi there, Yes you can contact HMRC via email on some topics. Here's the link to HMRC's contact email address's www.hmrc.gov.uk/contactus/online-services.htm You just need to click on the service you require and the email address will open up in your mail browser. Ann-marie
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    chart of accounts

    Yeah - I am a sage user - you got me there :)
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    chart of accounts

    Hi Katie, If you are using a computerised accounts system they should have some default chart of accounts that you can use as a starting base. If not then the following should be a good starting point: Assets and depreciation 0010 to 0050 Stocks and Work in Progress 1000 to...
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    Sage Help!

    Hi there, Yes you would need to use a nominal code that is in the range of 1200 - 1209 (these are set as Bank Accounts in a standard version on the chart of accounts). If you choose company / COA / Click on default Layout of Accounts / Current Assets Here you will see the nominal code...
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    Accountancy course

    I guess it depends what sort of work he would like to, does she have any previous accountancy experience? Then I think it's a case of how quickly does she want to start bringing in some money and how much to commit financially to course and exam fees.
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    Have you ever wanted to give up?

    Just to say keep thinking positive and I'm sure that things will work out just fine. Pleased to hear that your forecasting and budgeting always a good thing as far as I'm concerned. I'm just starting up a bookkeeping business after having 8 years of experience in finance and just getting...
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    professional indemnity recommendations

    I'm looking for some Professional Indemnity Insurance too - I've found More Than see to be quite well priced, has any one else used them? Or can you recommend any other companies?
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    The Ultimate 'Post Your Twitter Name' Thread

    at Smartiesbooks
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    Looking for an Accountant

    Hi thanks for the recomendation - it's always good if some one knows someone else that is good. Yes I am in Bristol, well North Bristol, your name doesn't ring any bells with me though..?
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    sage line 50

    Hi, I found it really straight forward to pick up sage, however Sage do some good courses if your interested, I can't post the URL as i haven't done enough posts but if you look on the Sage website under training it should give you a good idea. I think a 12 week course might not be worth it -...
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    Looking for an Accountant

    sorry I should have said I am based in Bristol.
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    Looking for an Accountant

    Hi there, I am in the process of starting a bookkeeping business (very early stages still) I just need a bit of advice as to the best way to get my business up and running and talk through the financial side of things. I wasn't sure if anyone knew of anyone that they would recommend and if so...
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    What Makes a Good Bookkeeper

    Hi, I'm planning to start my own Bookkeeping business and I just wondered what qualities you thought made a good Bookkeeper and why you would choose one business over another. Any comments and suggestions would be warmly welcome. Kind regards