Latest Bookkeeping News
Stay updated with all the latest bookkeeping and financial news from MacLellan Bookkeeping. This is where we share financial advice for your small business, industry news and other things like client testimonials. If you’re looking for bookkeeping help but you aren’t sure about contacting us then this is a good place to start.
I’ve let my business finances get out of control and I don’t know where to start.
Firstly, you’re not alone, this is a problem we see all the time. You’re a business owner so you likely fill a number of roles in your business and there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done
Should I register my new business for VAT? (or before I have to)
This is a really important thing to consider when starting a new business, but it’s not something you have to do straight away
A different way to look at whether you should work with a bookkeeper
Over the years, there’s been a few times where we’ve heard businesses not want to use bookkeeping services as it’s not something they want to spend money on.
Client Spotlight - The Real Al Co
We’re very lucky at MacLellan Bookkeeping to work with some lovely people, and we thought it might be nice to share who some of them are over the coming months.
Are you a business owner worried about taking a summer holiday?
Life can be tough being a sole trader or small business owner. You generally work long hours, rarely switch off, there can be a lot of stress and financial worry and the one thing that could really help is a holiday, but here’s the catch…
Want to do your own bookkeeping but don’t know where to start?
If you’re more comfortable doing your own bookkeeping than handing off to someone else, that’s fine, but it’s important to be aware of what is ahead of you.
Help, I’ve ignored my business finances and now they’re out of control. What can I do?
Firstly, don’t panic. It’s always possible to get things organised and back in good financial order.
Amelia’s talk at East London Trades Guild meet-up 29/01/2025.
Hi, I’m Amelia MacLellan from MacLellan bookkeeping. I became a bookkeeper about 10 years ago as a second career.
You don’t have to wait till January to submit your self-assessment.
January 31st and the Self-Assessment deadline is now behind us. Was it frantic trying organise all your info, fill everything in and rush to get it submitted on time? Did you manage it?
Is there VAT on nuts (and other snacks)? Yes, and no.
Welcome to out latest post on the weird and wonderful world of VAT in the UK. We’re going to talk about snacks, but we’re starting with nuts