Change is not coming, it’s here. And it’s tough. But hiding one’s head in the sand won’t change the fact that everything we know and understand is about to change in ways we will struggle to comprehend let alone deal with. So let’s accept that change is painful but necessary and embrace it knowing we […]
One mans perspective on technology and the changing landscape in the accounting and business world and beyond. Wow! “In 1998, Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold 85% of all photo paper worldwide. Within just a few years, their business model disappeared and they went bankrupt. What happened to Kodak will happen in a lot of industries in the […]
This post is by Giles Ellis, Director at GECA Chartered Accountants based in Newmarket. Let’s face it – no one likes paying to get tax returns done, especially when there is a set of financial statements to be done as well. And at GECA Chartered Accountants, where our purpose is to provide affordable expertise with […]
I meet many people who are trustees of other people’s trusts. Generally these trusteeships are taken on by well-meaning friends or family who have limited, if any, understanding of the obligations and even more importantly – the trustee liabilities.
Andy Smith is the CEO and founder of Construct Brands Limited, manufacturers of the Wolf Energy chocolate bar, a revolutionary new confectionary product that was launched into the New Zealand market in January this year. Andy talks about his experience working with Giles Ellis and GECA Chartered Accountants. When it came to choosing an […]
Do you have a family trust? It’s more than likely with an estimated 1m+ trusts set up in the 1970s and 1980’s to avoid inheritance taxes. However, since these were abolished in in 1993, many people are considering if they still need to have a family trust. For a start, a trust needs to […]
I love the start of a new year and the sense of optimism that accompanies it. My team is refreshed and invigorated after the summer break and there is plenty of excitement and enthusiasm thinking about all the opportunities that lie ahead in the next twelve months. So what can you do now […]
From a personal and business perspective, for me 2015 has been the year of the “life hack”. Per Wikipedia, life hacking refers to any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life. In other words, being innovative and achieving better results, something which my team and I […]
This time of year can get out of control quickly, and without having some form of plan in place, it can be harder than it needs to be. Here are a couple of tips to help you through the silly season.Having a budget for the holidays will help you achieve the year-round goal of avoiding […]
When you start a business, the last thing on your mind is the sale or exit strategy of your business. Learn why and how to plan a successful exit here.
