A potentially life-saving public access defibrillator has been installed in the Rye House area of Hoddesdon, made possible by local business HB Accountants, in partnership with local charity, Hearts for Herts, and a generous donation from Plumpton House landlord Clive Martin. HB Accountants’ fundraising had personal inspiration driving their mission.
The growing threat of cyberattacks remains for all UK businesses. It could result in Cyber Vandalism – such as the publication of a fake terror attack at UK stations thanks to an admin error that impacted National Rail, fake voices and images – known as a deepfake attack – scammed the British design firm Arup out of $25m (£19m) or a ransomware attack on payroll data at the Ministry of Defence. Incidentally, as well as data, ransomware gangs stole more than $1bn last year, according to US blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.
From 2024 onwards, Companies House has introduced important changes as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. One of the biggest changes is the requirement for certain individuals to verify their identity to obtain a VIN number. This key step is to improve corporate transparency and tackle economic crime in the UK.
We’re thrilled to announce that the HB Accountants Work Experience Programme has officially launched giving local students the opportunity to rotate through five different businesses over their week experiencing the workplace.
You may not know that local accountants HB Accountants, based in Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire and on the Essex border, was originally a London accountancy practice. We moved out to this lovely market town over 40 years ago and are so happy that some of our original London-based businesses are still our clients.
A defibrillator recently saved the life of a family member. This is why we are fundraising for a defibrillator outside our offices at Rye House. Will you help?
HB Accountants’ Director Karen is turning fifty! It’s inspiring to see her journey from starting at HB straight out of university, to becoming a Director. Find out some lesser-known facts about Karen and her fundraising work outside of HB Accountants…
When starting a business, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to operate as a sole trader or set up a limited company. Both options has its own advantages and drawbacks. From taxation and liability to administrative responsibilities and credibility. Choosing the right option depends on factors like the nature of the your business, your long-term goals and how much risk you are willing to take. Here we will explore the key differences between being a sole trader and running a limited company to help you make an informed decision.
As you know, Hertfordshire based HB Accountants is passionate about apprenticeships. We have won local and regional awards for our bespoke accountancy apprenticeship programme, 42% of our team are apprentices or former apprentices, and we often give talks in schools, colleges and to businesses about the benefits of apprentices. We also sponsor a trainee accountant in Zambia with her tertiary studies. Needless to say, we are very excited that National Apprenticeship week is nearly upon us as it delivers a great opportunity to share our latest apprentice news and encourage you to also consider how an apprentice will benefit your business.
You all know that HB is passionate about education and skills training – and our many awards showcase our commitment. We are currently supporting Zambian-student Gertrude, to complete her financial training. We do this through the reputable and impactful African Impact Foundation. Investing in education is a sustainable way for us to ‘give back’ and help people, and we’re pleased to extend to Africa just part of the training and support that we offer in Hertfordshire through apprenticeships, work experience and career guidance.
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