HB Accountants Celebrating 41 Years in Hoddesdon

Having celebrated our 100th birthday a few years ago, today marks another anniversary for HB Accountants. 41 years in the wonderful Hertfordshire town of Hoddesdon. HB started out in 1921 in the City. Fast forward to 1982 and with rising rent and rates, it was more economically viable to migrate to the suberbs of Hertfordshire, plus lots of the team lived north of the Thames -Amwell House became home 41 years ago on 21 December 1982.

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Our Festive Season Opening Times

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your dedicated accountants and tax advisors in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire! As the festive season approaches, we express our sincere gratitude for partnering with us for your financial requirements throughout the year, or for purely for popping over to visit our site.

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Accounting For Beginners – All You Need To Know About Profit And Loss

Understanding whether a business is profitable or not is fundamental to the success of the business. If you are a business owner, you need to know what to do to maximise your profits or whether there are areas that need more attention. This is why regularly creatin and understanding your Profit and Loss (P&L) is so important.

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Sole Trader vs Limited Company – which is right for your business?

Whether you’re just considering a new business idea or already transact as a sole trader, you may wonder if incorporating your business – that is becoming a Limited Company –  is right for you. In order to know the answer, you need to research the differences between the two structures, and we highly recommend speaking to your accountant, as there will be tax implications.

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Changing Accountants: moving to a new accountant

Switching accountants is easy and doesn’t need to cause stress, effort, or disruption to your business. Despite what an accountant may allude to, it can be a simple process. If changing accountants feels like the right move for you, read on

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2023 Autumn Statement: HB Accountants’ Summary

On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’. The Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110 measures for businesses. In addition, there were significant statements relating to National Insurance changes and also the reform of work-related state benefits.

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A Benefit-In-Kind: Are you clear about what they are and what you need to do about them?

Benefits-in-kind can feel like a minefield for business owners. In this blog we will tell you what you need to know, what you need to do, and show that it is possible to reward your team for doing a brilliant job without being taxed for it!

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Our website is now green!

Proud to share that HB Website hosting is certified green. HB are long-time supporters of doing all we can to reduce our burden on our planet – shifting our working practices and encouraging our team to do the same. We drive electric company cars, have plants in our office, have eliminated single use plastics, and consider our supply chain to ensure we make the greenest decisions possible.  Now our website hosting is green too and it’s why we can now show the Green Web Check logo, which confirms that our website runs on green electricity. 

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