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Selling your business to retire
Serial entrepreneurs will know it takes time to sell a business. However, when it comes to your final sale, the added task of retirement planning means things can move even more slowly. It’s a big decision that shouldn’t be rushed so the sooner you can start planning,...
We’re celebrating our 75 year anniversary!
Accountancy is changing, and the change is rapid. Evans & Partners, established in 1943, one of the oldest, family-run accountancy firms in Bristol, are proud of their long history. But this doesn’t mean that they have let the grass grow under their feet. Far...
Small Practice of the Year 2017 – Winner
It’s a great #Fridayfeeling at Evans & Partners this morning. We have pinched ourselves and yes, this Bristol Accountant has indeed won Small Practice of the Year 2017 at the Practice Excellence Awards. Olly Evans, Cathy Nech, Diana Britton and Angela Evans were...
How tech can make your life easier
Making tax digital (MTD) is the name for the government’s ambitious plan to move tax records and reporting online. It aims to make collecting tax more accurate and help businesses get their tax right first time. Businesses and individuals will have a digital account...
Gromit Unleashed 2 locations revealed
Here is the press release from The Grand Appeal: Gromit Unleashed 2 locations revealed! 16.05.18: Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital charity, has revealed the locations and sponsors for its sixty-plus sculptures of Academy...
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Chancellor Philip Hammond kept to his promise of moving away from a major financial announcement at this time of year. In fact his Spring Statement almost slipped under the radar with all the focus on Russian issues. No red briefcase, a different announcement day and...
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Tackling staff turnover in the restaurant industry
Attracting and retaining the right staff is an issue for most business owners. In the restaurant industry, where the hours are long and the pressure is high, keeping hold of brilliant employees is a bigger challenge. Turnover in the hospitality and tourism sector is...
Diana Britton – Client Manager
What's it like to work for Evans & Partners? I started with Evans & Partners in 2015 and during that time I have been promoted from Senior Accountant to Client Manager in charge of a team of accountants. I love that the firm recognises and appreciates my hard...
It’s no use hiding: HMRC tax investigations
It's very difficult to avoid a tax investigation by the HMRC, there is nowhere to hide. Even if everything is in order, whether you are a small soletrader or CEO of a multinational business, you could well be selected for a random check. The spotlight shines on...
Online self-assessment
HMRC use self-assessment to collect tax from those people who own a business or receive income outside of formal employment. The deadline for online submission, which is etched on most people's minds who have to do this, is 31 January 2018. Getting on with it as early...
Autumn Budget 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond had a rocky path to negotiate in his 2nd budget. He needed to avoid any dangerous 'u turns' following the Spring Budget and it seems that, so far anyway, he has avoided falling into the abyss. There were a few good news stories however. ...
Xero for Business Introduction
Xero is 'beautiful accounting software' which can revolutionise how you run your business finances. It is the UK's no. 1 cloud accounting software and is loved by over 250,000 UK small businesses. Evans & Partners are PLATINUM partners with XERO and Xero...