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Why Revenue Forecasting Is Essential for Creative Agencies Blog

Why Revenue Forecasting Is Essential for Creative Agencies

Running a creative agency is an exciting venture, full of unique challenges and opportunities.   From managing fluctuating client demands to delivering innovative campaigns, every…

David Arden

Understanding Revenue Recognition and Its Importance to Your Agency Blog

Understanding Revenue Recognition and Its Importance to Your Agency

Revenue is the lifeblood of any business. It measures success, informs decision-making, and determines financial stability. However, recognising revenue isn’t as straightforward as simply recording…

Sara Glaister

What are the tax implications of a business trip that is part business and part social? Blog

What are the tax implications of a business trip that is part business and part social?

Right now I am enjoying a New Year skiing trip, along with a group of accountants and accounting software vendors, by way of a trade…

Paul Barnes

Why don’t New Year Resolutions work? Blog

Why don’t New Year Resolutions work?

Happy New Year. On behalf of myself and all the team at MAP, I wish each and everyone of you a healthy, peaceful and of…

Paul Barnes

Shareholder Protection – What is Shareholder Protection? Blog

Shareholder Protection – What is Shareholder Protection?

1. What Is Shareholder Protection? A Shareholder Protection policy is an insurance arrangement ensuring that if a business partner passes away or becomes critically ill,…

Adam Downes

Shareholder Agreements – How can a Shareholders Agreement protect me and my family? Blog

Shareholder Agreements – How can a Shareholders Agreement protect me and my family?

1. What Is a Shareholder Agreement? A Shareholder Agreement is a formal contract between business owners that sets out roles, responsibilities, and how decisions are…

Adam Downes

As A Business Owner, Why Do I Need A Will? Blog

As A Business Owner, Why Do I Need A Will?

1. What Is a Will, and Why Does It Matter? Most people know what a Will is, but most people don’t know just how important…

Adam Downes

Why should I use Dividend Vouchers? Blog

Why should I use Dividend Vouchers?

As a small business owner, you have several options for paying yourself, including a salary, dividends, or a combination of both. Dividends, which are distributions…

Nathan Millar

Is the pub lunch an employee benefit? Blog

Is the pub lunch an employee benefit?

So here we are at what is traditionally the hospitality / invitation part of the year. It’s either you inviting staff, suppliers or customers out…

Paul Barnes

What can a Data Room do for my business? Blog

What can a Data Room do for my business?

I recently attended a Pro Manchester event looking at the unexpected challenges faced by business owners whilst in a sale or exit process. One of the…

Stuart Brown

How can data help me make better business decisions? Blog

How can data help me make better business decisions?

Any small business owner knows that making informed decisions is key to success. But how can you be confident you're making the right choice for…

Stuart Brown

Is Outsourcing the best choice for a small business? Blog

Is Outsourcing the best choice for a small business?

As a small business owner, outsourcing is often the best choice for your business for several reasons, mainly related to cost efficiency, access to expertise,…

David Arden

Why does my Tax Code change? Blog

Why does my Tax Code change?

In the UK, your tax code can change for several reasons, usually related to updates in your income, allowances, or benefits. Here’s a breakdown of…

Amanda Wilcox

Why does an advisor need to understand my business? Blog

Why does an advisor need to understand my business?

I have owned and sold 2 agencies, and the experiences of each transaction were different. The most important lesson I learned from this, and why…

Stuart Brown

How do I get better outcomes for my business? Blog

How do I get better outcomes for my business?

The one thing for sure that I have learned from 35 years in business, is that if you want to get better outcomes, you just…

Stuart Brown

What can an advisor do for my business? Blog

What can an advisor do for my business?

Why Is Seeking External Advice so Crucial for Small Business Owners Running a small business is a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and countless daily…

Stuart Brown

What is the value of regular board meetings? Blog

What is the value of regular board meetings?

In any business, large or small, the board of directors plays a crucial role in steering strategy, governance, and ensuring long-term success.     One…

Stuart Brown

How do I refocus on work tasks after a Summer Holiday? Blog

How do I refocus on work tasks after a Summer Holiday?

We have all been there. Instead of enjoying the last few days of the family holiday, we are sitting there worrying about what we may…

Stuart Brown

Can a financial budget improve my business performance? Blog

Can a financial budget improve my business performance?

For many business owners, especially those running a small business, the concept of budgeting might seem tedious, time-consuming and just unnecessary. However, implementing and maintaining…

Stuart Brown

32 Ways to Get the Maximum Value out of your Business – Checklist Blog

32 Ways to Get the Maximum Value out of your Business – Checklist

32 Ways to Get the Maximum Value out of your Business SALARY & DIVIDEND Salary and dividends are the traditional way for a business owner to extract…

Paul Barnes