Although I use ‘friendly accountant’ as a marketing tool, there is actually a lot of hard work behind it :- – Being easily contactable – Explaining things in plain English – Being a good networker, either to help clients to grow their own businesses, or recommending goods or services when needed If I’m being serious, … Continued
Check out our latest video. As you’ll know, I am a very keen networker. It’s helped me to build up my practice, and I also encourage clients to grow their businesses. Plus, if you need someone or something, see if KCN can help you 😄 Key Connections Networking (KCN) Also check out the latest video … Continued
Worried about Brexit ? Read this article by our International Correspondent, Leon Harris of HCAT : Brexit
About a week ago, I was lucky enough to meet our local MP, Theresa Villiers. I’d always heard good things about her and how hard-working she is, and she didn’t disappoint. In fact, it all started because I was having a bit of a moan about some of the new measures introduced in the July … Continued
You will see from today’s Daily Mail, that the Friendly Accountant has now become the Friendly Campaigning Accountant : Awful Bank Service I am attacking this from a personal angle, I’m a bank customer myself, and I act for lots of clients who are also affected by awful bank service :- – general poor service … Continued
I am actually rather chuffed to announce that Stuart Harris Associates are finalists in the FSB London Business Awards 2015. We have been nominated in the Business Innovation category for our e-reminders. This simple electronic calendar device reminds our clients of their tax liabilities. I’d also like to give the FSB a plug. They are … Continued
As a seasoned professional, I sometimes have to think outside of the box in order to win an argument with HMRC. In fact, my clients don’t get a lot of queries, and I’ve been told that HMRC keep a database of those accountants they think are reputable, and those that aren’t. However, over the years, … Continued
One of the things I’m quite shy about is jumping up and down and boasting how much tax I’m going to save people. The reality is that if I simply get on with my job quietly, on average, I probably do save my clients circa £2,000 to £3,000 every year. However, I did recently save … Continued
Things are quietening down after self-assessment, and we are now nearly at the end of another tax year. I therefore thought I’d write an article telling you a bit more about me, Stuart Harris, and how I run Stuart Harris Associates. Originally, I’m from South London where I trained and was a partner with my … Continued
