The government seems to presume that everyone knows where the HMRC homepage is - but here it is anyway. Theoretically you can find everything you need to know from here, but if not you can ask your friendly local neighbourhood accountant.

Xero book-keeping software has become popular with accountants and clients (a tricky combination). Like other similar software it works from a browser and links direct to online banking rather than having to key eveything in manually. It costs a monthly subscription which either the client or the accountant can pay, and links to many other apps.

'Discover Petworth' Facebook page run by the Petworth Business Association - if you're local consider joining for great networking and social events.

Click to see how ACCA regulates members like me and resources available.

If you're a company director have you reminded yourself recently of all your responsibilities?

The Federation of Small Business offers practical and networking opportunities for members. Consider joining especially if you don;t belong to anything else.