Hi all One of my clients has just sold his business. He has de-registered for VAT, but he still has a few invoices that have not been paid. My client paid the VAT on them and wants to know if he reclaim the VAT even though he is no longer registered? Would welcome some advice! Thanks Tom
Can anyone advise if its worthwhile trying to build my own website, or should I use a website designer? I'm about average when it comes to computers, but I've no idea where to start.
Any help/advice would be gr8.
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I'm really keen to convert all book-keeping clients from manual books to Sage Line 50. I think it's time I got with the times and started to utilise a computer software package. I've just purchased Sage Line 50, however I just want to check my thinking before I start off! Can anyone confirm whether I all...
Hi everyone, I have a VAT question and would be grateful for some assistance. Every month my client gives me a summary of his expenses and always includes mileage at 40pence per mile. He always gives me the receipts and invoices for all the other expenses, but for mileage I never have anything. I reclai...
Hello I really want to train as a book-keeper and run my own book-keeping business. How long does it take to train and get to a point where I'm ready to offer services to paying clients Cheers Pip
This may sound a bit of a strange question, but how many clients is too many for a soletrader book-keeper working from home? I'm just starting out and I need to figure out how many clients I need to build a reasonable sized business. What I mean is I don't want to take on two very large book-keeping jobs an...
Hi all I've been running my bookkeeping business for approx 2 years and so far have been doing all the books either manually or using excel. One of my clients accountants suggested I switch to a computerised package to save time and increase accuracy. He said Sage Line 50 was very good, but I've looked i...
Hi Like a lot of people on this forum, I'm starting my own book-keeping business, part-time at the moment and hope to progress to full time in due course. I've read a lot about client aqcuisition and I know most book-keepers obtain work by word of mouth. My problem is that as I'm starting out I don't have a...
Hi all I was chatting to an old friend about starting my own book-keeping business, and they suggested I also target non-business clients. They were saying they find it so difficult to find time to do their home accounts, that they would consider using me to keep track of their bills, set up s/o's and do...
Hello there! I run a small bookkeeping business from home in Devon, and I'm due to get married later this year. I'm taking a rather long honeymoon (just over 6 weeks) and I need to find a reliable local (national considered) bookkeeper to cover my work for this period. My current charge out rate is £20 pe...
Hi all Does anyone here offer a virtual book-keeping service? If you do what has the reponse been like i.e. have you had much interest from business owners? Just keen to know whether this is something I should be looking to add to my business Sundance
Hi everyone, I'm starting up a book keeping business and intend to trade as a limited company. How easy is it to incorporate a company myself, or should I get a solicitor/accountant to do it for me. I've been quoted around £400 if I use the later. Thanks Alan
Good afternoon everyone! I've just obtained a new client and they've just given me their records for the month. First time I've come across this and I'm stumped, so if poss I need some help! My client uses a personal credit card for his business (he's a gardener). Obviously I can put through the books a...
Hi to all users. Just want to say great forum, can really see this being the 'only' forum for book-keepers in the future! I'm dead keen to start my own book-keeping business as I have previous accounts experience. I intend to take a book-keeping course either through Bookcert, IAB or Sage course etc. J...
When accounting for depreciation monthly, would it be reasonable to average the depreciation over the 12 months, or not? So, in the case of: Van Cost - £20000 Depreciation Rate - 25% (Reducing Balance method) Would it be acceptable to depreciate in 12 equal monthly amounts of £416.67 (£5000 / 12)...
Hi all! Newbie book-keeper here, have a quick VAT question for ya! My client has just gone over the VAT limit and has registered for VAT. His year end is Dec, but his VAT quarter ends Jan. Is it possible to change this, as it would make preparing the accounts easier if he could have it as Dec as well. Thank...
I need to calulate a month end exchange difference on supplys purchased from Italy. I need historic rates for euro to sterling, yet I can't find a resource on the web for them. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Cheers! -- Edited by Gomez at 12:33, 2007-04-11
I have justed started a distance learning course for Intermediate Bookkeeping which I am enjoying and getting to grips with quite well. This obviously gives me the full grounding and knowledge for handwritten accounts. My plan is to start my own bookkeeping business but I am not sure if I will need t...
Hi I'm new to this forum. I have a real interest in how businesses are run and love chatting to those that are self-employed. I would like to become a book-keeper and start my own business. I don't have any accounting experience but have done basic admin jobs etc. I didn't really enjoy maths at school, a...
