Smalls Shopping around for products and services, it is human nature to look for good value. Because an offering is cheap does not necessarily mean it is good value. It may be though, depending what you want, and if the seller has devised a particular method of delivery that suits a particular market at a…
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Social media gaming and business reputation
I care about my business reputation. Of course it is up to you what you think about my tweets and my Facebook posts, but I can assure you they are all authentic and deliberate. Everything everywhere which is under my name, out on the web, is something I have thought about, even if not much….
Lack of success and the blame game
Excuses It is easy to lay the blame for business failure at someone else’s door, but usually it is an excuse. Sometimes bystanders to a disaster blame other businesses. It is not so long ago that from the early hours we were used to the sound of milk floats in our streets. When I was…
Shouldn’t you part from your ungrateful customers?
Giving thanks We should always thank those who give us good service. It oils the wheels, makes them feel good towards us, and it is only polite. It is a question of respect, and most of us know this. Unfortunately not everyone understands. We know thanking people is the right thing to do because we…
The On Our Bikes guide to Windows 8 for small businesses
Windows 8 is here and still on a special introductory price that we didn’t see with Windows 7. There are all sorts of wizard devices that run Windows 8 and if you want to play with it and see what suits you than you have a huge choice. I come from the angle of a…
Job-seekers need to mind their Ps & Qs
I like LinkedIn. We can connect with all sorts of useful people with whom we can do business, and it is a very good reference for those seeking jobs. Life is tough in the job markets in North America and in Europe, so those looking for employment need all the help they can get. Of…
Kindness in business
It is part of some businesses to be kind, such as when you have lost a loved one. This is the last time I will talk about it, but everyone was so kind in guiding and helping is when we were under such emotional pressure. Although it didn’t make everything right because nothing could, kindness…
Is your business funny?
Joking apart So, is your business funny? Mine isn’t. It isn’t funny to clients whose businesses are struggling, and people do not like paying tax, so while clients might appreciate my help in reducing it they don’t fall about laughing over their tax bill. Some businesses are funny but that is because funny is what they…
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Small business and the baked bean test
Smalls Shopping around for products and services, it is human nature to look for good value. Because an offering is cheap does not necessarily mean it is good value. It may be though, depending what you want, and if the seller has devised a particular method of delivery that suits a particular market at a…
Social media gaming and business reputation
I care about my business reputation. Of course it is up to you what you think about my tweets and my Facebook posts, but I can assure you they are all authentic and deliberate. Everything everywhere which is under my name, out on the web, is something I have thought about, even if not much….
Lack of success and the blame game
Excuses It is easy to lay the blame for business failure at someone else’s door, but usually it is an excuse. Sometimes bystanders to a disaster blame other businesses. It is not so long ago that from the early hours we were used to the sound of milk floats in our streets. When I was…
Shouldn’t you part from your ungrateful customers?
Giving thanks We should always thank those who give us good service. It oils the wheels, makes them feel good towards us, and it is only polite. It is a question of respect, and most of us know this. Unfortunately not everyone understands. We know thanking people is the right thing to do because we…
The On Our Bikes guide to Windows 8 for small businesses
Windows 8 is here and still on a special introductory price that we didn’t see with Windows 7. There are all sorts of wizard devices that run Windows 8 and if you want to play with it and see what suits you than you have a huge choice. I come from the angle of a…
Job-seekers need to mind their Ps & Qs
I like LinkedIn. We can connect with all sorts of useful people with whom we can do business, and it is a very good reference for those seeking jobs. Life is tough in the job markets in North America and in Europe, so those looking for employment need all the help they can get. Of…
Kindness in business
It is part of some businesses to be kind, such as when you have lost a loved one. This is the last time I will talk about it, but everyone was so kind in guiding and helping is when we were under such emotional pressure. Although it didn’t make everything right because nothing could, kindness…
Is your business funny?
Joking apart So, is your business funny? Mine isn’t. It isn’t funny to clients whose businesses are struggling, and people do not like paying tax, so while clients might appreciate my help in reducing it they don’t fall about laughing over their tax bill. Some businesses are funny but that is because funny is what they…
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Jon Stow Consulting Tax Blog
- HMRC targets property rentals
- Business tax and snake oil schemes
- Income tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Capital tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Urgent – Important changes to tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings losses
- A brief tax guide to buying and selling family and owner-managed companies
- Furnished Holiday Lettings – the latest news
- Jon Stow’s Ezine Articles
- Why Customer Service is Important Even to Those Who Are Not Customers Yet
- Why Quality is Important - Lessons From BMW
- Why We Need to Take an Outside View in Business
- Avoid False Economies in Business - Seeing Value Over Cost
- Why a Business Plan is Not Just For the Bank
- Why We Need Need to Respect the Feelings of Our Prospects and Clients
- Responsibility and Leading From the Front
- Networking - The Folly of Hunting Rather Than Farming
- Networking is a Long Game
- How to Avoid Giving Free Advice
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@edenaccountant You are welcome.
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Jon's Tax and Small Business News is out! http://t.co/7XGF9OzmxP ▸ Top stories today via @edenaccountant @AccountancyAge @hselftax
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You Didn't Think It Might Actually Be Sunny On The Bank Holiday, Right? http://t.co/jgGn5LoKtR via @HuffPostUK
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@EdwinHuangTax @BookMarkLee Agreed, but it is all rather depressing re Hodge though what could we expect? #taxrep13
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RT @standardsport: Exclusive: Gareth Bale signs new £130,000-a-week contract to stay at Spurs for now http://t.co/4sRV0NufVp /Only £130K pw?
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- Jon Stow Consulting Tax Blog
- HMRC targets property rentals
- Business tax and snake oil schemes
- Income tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Capital tax issues with ownership of rental properties
- Urgent – Important changes to tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings losses
- A brief tax guide to buying and selling family and owner-managed companies
- Furnished Holiday Lettings – the latest news
- Jon Stow’s Ezine Articles
- Why Customer Service is Important Even to Those Who Are Not Customers Yet
- Why Quality is Important - Lessons From BMW
- Why We Need to Take an Outside View in Business
- Avoid False Economies in Business - Seeing Value Over Cost
- Why a Business Plan is Not Just For the Bank
- Why We Need Need to Respect the Feelings of Our Prospects and Clients
- Responsibility and Leading From the Front
- Networking - The Folly of Hunting Rather Than Farming
- Networking is a Long Game
- How to Avoid Giving Free Advice
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@edenaccountant You are welcome.
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Jon's Tax and Small Business News is out! http://t.co/7XGF9OzmxP ▸ Top stories today via @edenaccountant @AccountancyAge @hselftax
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You Didn't Think It Might Actually Be Sunny On The Bank Holiday, Right? http://t.co/jgGn5LoKtR via @HuffPostUK
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@EdwinHuangTax @BookMarkLee Agreed, but it is all rather depressing re Hodge though what could we expect? #taxrep13
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RT @standardsport: Exclusive: Gareth Bale signs new £130,000-a-week contract to stay at Spurs for now http://t.co/4sRV0NufVp /Only £130K pw?