Drive Ahead Bookkeeping

I'm a bookkeeper who specialises in helping small and medium sized businesses understand their finances and get the best value out of our services

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Don't forget today is the deadline to pay your payment on account if you file a self assessment! #bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accounting #staffordshirestartups #sme #smallbusiness #payroll #vat #selfassessment #ICBbookkeeper

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

It's easy to get in touch with me, WhatsApp, Messenger, Phone call, Email - whatever's easiest for you, I'll be there!

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

As a business owner myself for the past 17 years I know how time consuming your day to day tasks can be. By outsourcing your bookkeeping you free up valuable time to work on your business, or maybe better still, free up time for you! #bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accountin

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Dext is a great tool to aid data input, but did you know it can be used as storage as well? #bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accounting #staffordshirestartups #sme #smallbusiness #payroll #vat #selfassessment #ICBbookkeeper #dext

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

The majority of bookkeepers provide the same function. But do they get to know you and your business, and not just balance the books, but help you to create and deliver your strategies to help your business thrive? #bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accounting #staffordshiresta

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Who doesn't like an early finish on a Friday? I certainly do!
#bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accounting #staffordshirestartups #sme #smallbusiness #payroll #vat #selfassessment #ICBbookkeeper

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Having cash in the bank is very important to any business, but having a clear strategy about what you're going to do with it can be even more important. If you'd like to discuss how we can help you to produce a cashflow forecast and budget please get in touch #bookkeeper #staffo

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Looking after your own payroll can often be time consuming, and it's important to get things right. Outsourcing your payroll frees up more time for you in your business and gives you great piece of mind #bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accounting #staffordshirestartups #sme #

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

There's lots of little shortcuts in Xero that make your life easier. I'm now running half day courses for individuals or small groups to help people get the most out of Xero. Get in touch to see how I can help you get a better understanding of this great piece of software
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[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

We're all guilty of wasting time and it seems to disappear more quickly the older you get. How do you plan your days to make them the most productive?

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

One size doesn't fit all, especially when your finances are involved. Our first step with you is to schedule a discovery call so I can really get to understand you and your business. Only then can we make a decision as to what services are going to best fit your business #bookk

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

If you're self-employed then you may have a payment on account to make which has a deadline of 31st July. Don't get caught out and up with fees for a late payment!

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Don't get caught out with your payroll, it's important you apply the changes to national insurance so your staff are paid correctly

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Wow, half way through the year already!!! How have the first 6 months been for you? For me, I've been able to go full time in my business and bring my wife on board as well, whilst continuing to grow my other business too. There's also lots I could've improved on, and it's good

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Trying to do payroll on your own can often be daunting or overwhelming. Outsourcing your payroll doesn't have to expensive and can free up a lot of your valuable time and energy to focus elsewhere on your business! #bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accounting #staffordshiresta

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

What are your plans for the weekend? Are you able to switch off from work? For years I worked 6 days a week, and could never switch off. Now my plan for the next 12 months is to be able to reduce to a 4 day working week but still maintaining the same productivity as I have now

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Finances are so often overlooked, but they are the life blood of your business. Over 50% of new businesses fail in their first few years, this is often down to poor money management and financial planning. I can work with you and your business to help it become financially sust

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

When you deal with a large practice it can be hard to know who you're actually dealing with. All of my clients know that they can contact me directly, making it much easier for them to get answers to their queries #bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accounting #staffordshirestar

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Did you know, with Xero you can have several tabs in your browser open at the same time?

Maybe you're reconciling your bank but want to go in and look at an invoice without losing your progress, or need to create a quote but you're midway through reporting. With Xero you can hav

[Drive Ahead Bookkeeping @driveaheadbk]

Is your bookkeeper licensed to practice? As a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), you have the piece of mind that I'm properly regulated and practice in accordance with HMRC guidelines #bookkeeper #staffordshirechambers #accounting #staffordshirestartups #sme