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Discounting: Executive Checklist
The hidden costs of discounting in professional services and sales checklist.
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Profit margin discount impact calculator to help identify the hidden costs of discounting in professional services and sales.
The Hidden Costs of Discounting in Professional Services and Sales
If you cut your prices or fees, you make less money on every sale.To earn the same profit, you must do much more work with the same people. In businesses built on people, time or expertise, that usually means more pressure on staff, longer hours, lower quality, or...
When Care Sounds Like Complaining
I sometimes worry that I sound like I’m always complaining. Not because anyone has said it outright, but because when you care deeply about your business, your people, and the work you’re building together, your focus naturally goes to what isn’t quite right yet. And...
Nordic Calm: A January Reflection on Work, Wellbeing and Balance
This January I had a lovely start to the year attending a wedding in Liverpool. I met lots of lovely people, one of whom was Finnish. As we spoke what struck me was how calmly he spoke about life. It reminded me of my conversations with an old university friend who...
Understanding the New Property Wealth Tax: Insights From the Specialist Property Accountants
The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) or mansion tax was one of many measures introduced during the Autumn Budget at the end of November. It has caused concern for property owners in regions with high average property prices, as well as for landlords, investors...
Advice on Managing UK Inheritance Tax Reforms From the Accountants for Landlords
The numerous reforms and announcements made at the Spring Statement and the Autumn Budget in 2025 have affected landlords and other property professionals in various ways. This includes the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules, which are of particular concern to...
Advice on Preparing for Making Tax Digital From Our Team of Accountants for Contractors
As most contractors will be aware, Making Tax Digital (MTD) has been a phased introduction of mandatory changes to the way businesses and self-employed professionals submit reports to HMRC. This started with declarations for VAT-registered companies and will become...
Key Advice From the Accountants for Hospitality Businesses: How to Avoid Tax Traps
Reports earlier this year found that as many as a third of businesses in the hospitality sector were trading at a loss, as companies struggled with the increases in NICs, business rates, minimum wage reforms, and NIC thresholds. Separate articles have also reported...
The Value of Advisory Services and Financial Planning Support From Contractor Accountants
Contractor's accountancy requirements vary considerably from those of professionals and companies working in other sectors. This is down to several aspects, including the nature of project-based working and financing, complex payment systems between contractors,...
Lessons from Croatia
A Week That Felt Like a Month I recently returned from a family holiday in Dubrovnik – a beautiful, historic town I’d highly recommend. Nestled along the Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik is a tapestry of terracotta rooftops, ancient stone walls, and shimmering blue waters....
Continued Growth for James Todd & Co in Fareham
We are pleased to share an exciting update in the growth of James Todd & Co. Our Fareham office has taken another step forward with the acquisition of JM Solutions, a respected accountancy practice based in Southampton. Over the past few years, our Fareham office...
Tips From a Construction Accountant on Job Costing, Project Tracking and Financial Controls
The construction sector has been bucking national trends, outperforming other industries, contributing significantly to GDP and combating rising unemployment levels elsewhere. Still, it's also a segment that requires diligent and specific cost management, something...
Lessons from Newquay: Why Taking a Break Makes You a Better Leader
A Trip with a Twist My husband and I have just returned from a five-day break in Newquay. The main reason? To take our daughter to the Boardmasters festival and stay nearby - just in case! If you’re a parent, you’ll know the mix of pride and anxiety that comes when...
Balancing Act: Finding Fulfilment This Summer
Summer is in full swing, and the change in mood is palpable. The days are longer, the weather’s warmer, and many of us are leaning into the lighter, more relaxed pace that comes with BBQs, seaside trips, and time away from work. It’s a time to unwind and reconnect...