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BLOGXero 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...
It’s good to talk to a Xero expert
What are the challenges for small businesses today? The panel of accounting experts at this years XeroCon 2017 at ExCel London included our own Olly Evans and focussed on the issues of the day for SME's. It's tough running a small business, keeping up with staff...
UK Xero Accounting Partner of the Year finalist 2017
Evans & Partners were one of the first UK accounting firms to pick up on Xero cloud accounting. They were early adopters of the 'beautiful accounting software' way back in 2010 when most other accountants had never heard of the exciting technology emerging from...
XeroCon2017 – the hippest accountancy conference there is!
It's feels more like going to a rock concert than an accountancy conference. How have Xero, the beautiful accounting software gurus managed to change the accountancy landscape from a dull grey to a vibrant turquoise blue? The Evans & Partners team are very...
Payroll issues: keeping you up-to-date
'It's tricky for small businesses to keep in touch with all the latest developments in the payroll arena and it can take up alot of time and effort by internal payroll staff' says Mark Barrett, payroll manager at Evans & Partners. Mark's payroll team keep a...
Shortlisted: Small Practice of the Year!
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for SMALL PRACTICE OF THE YEAR in the Practice Excellence Awards. The only Bristol accountancy firm or indeed the only accountants in the South-west! Evans & Partners are the leading Xero Platinum Partner...
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To salary or dividend, that is the question?
This is a question which we are frequently asked by business owners and of course one of the answers is 'it depends' as always. There are quite a number of variables which will determine whether, as owner or director of your own company, you wish to take money out of...
Personal Tax Planning
The UK tax system provides various reliefs and allowances to encourage you to spend and invest in certain ways. Being aware of these tax reliefs and using them correctly and effectively can help you save tax. Of course, the tax system also imposes penalties to...
Spring Budget 2017 – our easy to digest round-up
Click here to read our Spring Budget Report 2017 UK growth up this year, borrowing is coming down An increase in taxes for the self-employed Tax free dividend allowance falls from £5k to £2k from April 2018 A £1000 business rate cut for 90% of pubs If you have any...
Reaching for the cloud …
Small businesses often get buried by their finances, piles of receipts, unwieldy invoices and trying to keep track of cash flow. It's a very common issue but it doesn't have to be like this. Evans & Partners are evangelical about showing their clients 'a better...
Calling innovative companies…
If you are a company working on activities which directly contribute to achieving an advance in science or technology through the resolution of technological or scientific uncertainty - then you should be able to make an R&D tax relief claim to HMRC. The key to a...
Your Year End Tax Guide 2016/17
At Evans & Partners, we aim to keep our clients informed and help you to understand the tax planning opportunities available for you, your family and your business. As we approach the end of the tax year, we recommend a review of your tax affairs to make sure that...