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Option to defer July self-assessment payment on account
Taxpayers facing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can opt to delay making their second self-assessment payment on account for 2019/20, due by 31 July 2020. As long as the amount is paid in full, together with any outstanding balance for...
Outsourcing your work to allow you to focus on the important areas of your business
There are many aspects to ensuring that your business remains profitable, and it can often be challenging to know which areas require additional spending. Prioritising your workload and resources is paramount to the growth and maintenance of your business, and an...
3 top tips to earn more while working less
3 top tips to earn more while working less It's the dream scenario: your profits going up while the time spent working each week goes down. However, this may seem like an unattainable goal unless you actually having a plan in action or at least some idea of how this...
How to maximise your business by only marketing to your ideal clients
Is it possible that too much opportunity could ever be a bad thing for your business? At Highwood & Associates, we think so. Marketing to every potential client can be disastrous for your business. From using marking resource ineffectively, to drowning your employees...
Managing your time effectively
Making the most out of every single working minute of the day means you can maximise your outcome and performance. But, it's often easier said than done. Here are some effective solutions to help manage your time effectively. Identify time wasters If you're struggling...
How to become a profitable business
Many small business owners need to change their practices by focusing on creating more profit. To increase profits and boost your bottom line, here are five key strategies to consider. Focus on your existing customers - what many small business owners don't realise is...
Differentiating yourself from the competition
When you are in business, one of the best things you can do to be successful is to differentiate yourself from the competition, but just how can you do that effectively? Allow us to provide some tips and hints on how to go about this. Focus on yourself The best thing...
The changing role of the accountant
Traditionally, accountants have been best know as the people who sort our tax and balance the books on behalf of other businesses. And, while it is still true that accountants do this, there is far more to the role than initially meets the eye. Accountants are...
The Power of Value-based Pricing
You may have created an amazing product but there is still one challenge remaining; deciding what to charge for it. Many businesses miss out on potential profits by failing to come up with a proper pricing strategy. The...