It’s been a bumper year here at TLC and once again we are recruiting to keep pace with our growing client base. You might say we’re looking for the perfect cog to fit our perfectly-oiled machine. We’re on the look-out for a senior accountant to join our dynamic and friendly team, so if you know […]
TLC Top Tips… Getting your Christmas cashflow in shape
November 4, 2016 – 1:52 pm
Gosh, is it really November already? No doubt the C word has started to creep into your head – presents, which relatives are visiting and when, do you go for traditional turkey or something different? From a business point of view there are some things you should do to prepare for the festive season too. […]
TLC Loves… taking care of you and your business
October 4, 2016 – 8:45 am
There’s nothing more important than looking after yourself (although we know that when you run a business it can feel like your wellbeing is bottom of the pile!) There are also some really sensible steps you can take to protect your business. This month’s blog focuses on five key things you can do to protect […]
TLC Top Tips – networking
October 3, 2016 – 1:51 pm
October’s top tips were all about building your business through networking. Everyone has their own view of networking, but here are a few things we’ve learned during our years of attending lunches, drinks receptions and breakfast briefings. 1. Find a network that suits you – it is literally possible to network at any time of […]
TLC Top tips.. making the most of director’s allowances
September 5, 2016 – 10:18 am
If you run a limited company there’s a wide range of things you can buy as legitimate business expenses which come off your taxable profits, ultimately reducing your tax bill. Here are five ideas of ways to make the most of these allowable director’s expenses. 1. Accommodation, food and drink for directors’ meetings It is […]
TLC Loves… recruiting
June 9, 2016 – 2:58 pm
Could you be the next amazing cog in our well-oiled machine? We’re on the look out for some new recruits! If you are an accountant and keen to work in a small (but perfectly-formed, even if we do say so ourselves) accountancy practice with an emphasis on customer care, read on. We’re looking for a […]
Goodbye annual returns, hello confirmation statements
May 11, 2016 – 1:00 pm
If you run a limited company you may have heard that from 30 June 2016 the confirmation statement replaces the annual return. Don’t worry about the changes, as usual here at TLC we have this covered as part of our service. In future, we will simply be completing a confirmation statement for you rather than […]
TLC Loves… making the most of your pension
April 5, 2016 – 9:12 am
With speculation that today’s children may have to work until they’re 80 or beyond and recent announcements such as the introduction of the Lifetime ISA, there’s plenty to think about when it comes to planning for the time you no longer have to work. We’re not independent financial advisers (although we know some great ones) […]
We deserve a medal, no really…
March 24, 2016 – 3:33 pm
What do the following have in common? Eddie the Eagle, The Fijian Olympic Team and us at Turner Lister and Co (If you get this without cheating we will be impressed!). Eddie the Eagle and Fiji don’t have any gold medals and although James is a great cyclist, Zara is a spirited marathon runner and […]
TLC loves saving money on company mobile phones
March 4, 2016 – 10:28 am
So how do mobile phones provided to employees/directors qualify for the tax exemption? A mobile paid for by the company is a benefit in kind, and generally a good one as if you get it right it’s tax free (and we all like tax free perks!). But remember for this particular benefit to be considered […]