A Summer of Change
We started 2024 off knowing that we were in for a bit of a ride with the world conflicts and elections in the second part of the year. But Rishi Sunak caught many napping and announced an early election changing summer holiday plans for many MPs. As the new Government settles in, we wait over
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Together We Can Make 2024 A Great Year
2023 was a challenging year for most people, and by the looks of it, 2024 is not going to be much better.
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Take Time for You
Welcome to this autumn edition of the BGP. Here we are approaching the end of 2023. I don’t know about you, but it’s been another challenging year for business owners
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Time to Unwind
Many of you will be heading off for sunnier climes, but some of you may be reluctant to as you grapple with all the economic issues we are experiencing. If you fall into the latter camp, I do encourage you to take some time out over the next few months.
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Support is never far away
This time last year most of us were full of optimism after a horrendous couple of years during the pandemic.
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It keeps on coming, doesn’t it?
Rising inflation, rising interest rates and an apparent lack of skilled labour just after we lick our wounds from Covid.
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Support your network
It’s a certain fact that things are tough in the world at the moment; bombs landing on innocent people, people struggling to buy food, and the list goes on. But as business owners, we must keep strong and keep our wits about us. Small businesses are the backbone of the UK, and the UK needs us. So let’s do our bit in heading the challenges straight on. It’s certainly not easy, so seeking support from your network is so important. The adage ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’ is one that I see daily.
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BE BRAVE AND ADAPT
Welcome to the 13th edition of the BGP and Happy New Year! As my New Year message I am going to pinch the slogan from the Financial Times (“FT”) campaign “Let’s not go back to a past that wasn’t working anyway!” I am going to use it in a slightly different context to the economics talked about by the FT, and encourage business owners to be brave and adapt.
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2021 Year Round Up
We are now entering the last few weeks of 2021 and what a year it has been so far. Nearly everyone has had to make an adjustment in their life somewhere and business owners have had to make more than anyone. In all the turmoil, we do need to switch off from time to time whether it is simply sitting down with a good book and a pack of Jaffa Cakes to nibble on, (are they cakes or actually biscuits in disguise?) or getting outside for some fresh air. If it’s the latter that appeals, why not follow me on the STRAVA app, log your walks and join the Essendon challenge of doing an hour’s walk or activity per day.
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Freedom Day is here!
The 19th July has arrived and there is a lot going on for businesses. With the effects of Brexit, furlough withdrawal, supply chain issues, and cash flow challenges, ‘Freedom Day’ is a welcome moment in this pandemic
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Go for Growth
The UK has become a nation of accidental savers; an interesting side-effect of the Covid-19 restrictions. Guess how much more we were saving in the first two lockdowns…
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Looking back at 2020
So… what will 2020 be remembered for? I ask because perspective matters here. It could, of course, be remembered as the year of Brexit, the year we couldn’t visit family, and the year we saw the biggest dip in business activity ever.
Continue reading…What is your new norm?
Back in March, we were told to work from home if we could. Then the message was reversed, as the likes of Costa Coffee and Pret A Manger struggled without the office trade footfall.
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As we come out of hibernation and the bustle returns, there’s no doubt that many of us are now bracing for more stress.
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The Positives of Lockdown…
Fairly quickly into lockdown it was reported that alcohol sales skyrocketed, along with the consumption of homemade cakes.
Continue reading…From redundancy to start-up… Now’s a great time!
Essendon may be able to help… If you run your own company then there’ll be a time when you need to raise some business funding. It can be quite a daunting task in these uncertain times.
Continue reading…We’re all in this together
Life regularly throws curved balls, and by Jove the UK is tackling a few this year. What with Brexit, floods, and Covid-19, it’s certainly been turbulent, to say the least.
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Are you looking for business funding?
Essendon may be able to help… If you run your own company then there’ll be a time when you need to raise some business funding. It can be quite a daunting task in these uncertain times.
Continue reading…Welcome to the 1st edition of The Business Godparent
Welcome to the 1st edition of The Business Godparent. A publication that aims to provide business owners with valuable updates, useful tips, guidance on technology, and friendly support.
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About Roger – The Business Godparent
Essendon was set up by Roger Eddowes in 2014, and he swiftly made a point of expanding the skills, knowledge, and expertise of the practice to ensure businesses are fully catered for with respect to their accounting needs.
Continue reading…Welcome to the 2nd edition of The Business Godparent
Welcome to the 2nd edition of The Business Godparent. A publication that aims to provide business owners with valuable updates, useful tips, guidance on technology, and friendly support.
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Welcome to the 3rd edition of The Business Godparent!
An important aspect to Essendon is our strong network of contacts and collaborators, and we always seek to connect our clients with the people they need.
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Benefits of a good accountant
A great accountant will help you stay the distance.
Continue reading…Essendon 5th Birthday! A thank you
Essendon was proud to host its 5th birthday party recently and I wanted to thank everyone for their support over the last five years…
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Looking into 2020
Another decade begins and I am sure we’re all wishing for some stability.
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