HB Accountants Quiz Night for Teens Unite

On our mission to raise £2,000 for the wonderful Teens Unite Fighting Cancer, we hosted a Quiz Night not to be forgotten at the gorgeous Stanboroughs Conservative Club in Hoddesdon!!! The excellent Tony Cox & Co were our Quiz Masters and they did not disappoint!!
#HB Accountants are proud to announce that the winners of the HB Quiz of the Year were…

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Racing for Teens Unite to fight cancer

This May our charity partner, Teens Unite hosted its charity race series in Waltham Abbey and several plucky members of the HB Accountants team took part.

Meet the HB Race Team

Abby Debnam Amy Armitage Brad Hearn Callum Morgan Catherine Hill Karen Chase Vicki Foster

Here’s a shot of the team having crossed the finish line on race day.

Held on the 19th May at the River Lee Country Park in Waltham Abbey the series includes a 2k, 5k and 10k race.

The HB team want to support this charity which is dedicated to improving the lives of young people aged 13-24, with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

If you would like to support us please visit our Just Giving Page – the link is listed below.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/team-hb-are-on-a-mission

Seven tax breaks to save small businesses money

Setting up a small business can be exciting. So much rides on it – your hopes, your financial security and future opportunities. Yet all the costs to make it happen and then keep it running efficiently can seem daunting. That’s why you should consider whether your small business qualifies for tax breaks that allow you to save money.

HB Accountants is experienced in advising small businesses about their tax breaks. Here are our 7 top tips for you to consider:

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Ben Blackmore: my experience of accountancy training

Ben Blackmore is a Trainee Accountant within the HB Accountants team. Having gained his first taste of working life as a sports coach with a family friend at the age of 15, he completed a Sports Diploma at college. His next move after college was to become a machining engineer at his father’s workplace.

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How to review your accountancy support

You compare your suppliers to ensure you’re getting a competitive price and service, but have you thought about reviewing your accountancy support? It may be that you’ve used the same accountant for a long while and they’re most likely giving you the support you need. But it’s always worthwhile conducting a review to make sure they’re reaching your expectations and meeting your current business needs.

But what should you look for? These are the questions we believe you need to ask yourself in order to make an informed assessment.

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Five steps to ensure a smooth audit at year end

To ensure a smooth audit, ideally you should prepare for it during the year. By keeping on top of your finances throughout the year you’ll be well organised when you need to file your corporate tax returns with HM Revenue & Customs and provide audited annual accounts to Companies House at year end. So, who has to have an audit and what steps can you take to make your auditing process run smoothly, with minimal disruption to your day-to-day activities?

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Tackle Cybersecurity for Payroll Records

It’s safe to say that payday is the time of the month that employees look forward to. But there are hidden processes and vital security measures that are necessary to make this coveted day run smoothly. Using an outsourced partner like HB Accountants for your payroll can help you to streamline your payroll and cut the risk of a cyber breach. So, what’s at stake?

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