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5-Bullet Friday: Your Weekly Profit Boost – Strategic Thinking is THE KEY
5-Bullet Friday: Your Weekly Profit Boost – Strategic Thinking is THE KEYThis Week’s Newsletter Highlights:Welcome to this week’s edition of the Profit First Club! We’re […]
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Busy Fool Mistake #3: The Vanity (Sales)
Focusing on Turnover and Not Profit Let’s have a real talk about a common pitfall in the entrepreneurial world: obsessing over sales as the ultimate […]
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Warning Signs You Can’t Implement Profit First: What to Look Out For
Implementing the Profit First system can be transformative for your business, but what happens when it just doesn’t seem to fit? Here are some warning […]
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Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Profit First: A Step-by-Step Guide
Implementing the Profit First system can feel overwhelming, especially if your business is already facing financial challenges. At CTA Profit First Accountants, we specialise in […]
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Innovation Over Resources: COVID-19 Proves That Profit First Works!
The COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses and individuals to rethink their operations, highlighting that success isn’t about abundant resources, but about being resourceful. This unprecedented global […]
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Understanding the Three-Tier Banking System for Profit First
Hi everyone! Today, I want to discuss a concept I’ve developed called the Three-Tier Banking System for Profit First. As far as I know, this […]
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Enhance Your Financial Decision-Making with the 10-10-10 Method
Hi everyone, At CTA Profit First Accountants, we are dedicated to helping you streamline your business finances and make better financial decisions. Today, I want […]
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Step 8 of the Entrepreneurial Freedom System – Free Yourself From Operations
Letting go. Necessary Endings by Dr Henry Cloud talks about things coming to an end. He refers to pruning. For a rose bush to flourish, […]
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Free Profit First Book
🌟 FREE Complimentary “Profit First” Book! Are you struggling with your cashflow and your profits? Most business are… It’s time to turn the tables in […]
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Accounting for Coffee Shops
Accounting for coffee shops with the Profit First Approach Accounting and bookkeeping is difficult. Coffee shops have unique challenges around the volume of transactions, dealing […]
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Comprehensive Guide to Share Purchase Agreements (SPA)
Navigating the intricacies of share transactions requires a meticulously crafted share purchase agreement (SPA). As a legal cornerstone, the SPA safeguards both parties with legislative […]
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The Power of Intuitive Decision-Making in Personal and Business Growth
In the fast-paced world where external stimuli constantly bombard us, it’s easy to become ensnared in the web of seeking outside assistance for every decision […]
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Having a 3D Mindset For Success
Hey there, entrepreneurial spirits and dream chasers! Today, I want to take you on a journey—a journey towards building a business that doesn’t just survive […]
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Do You Really Need an Accountant for Your Limited Company?
Tackling the financial aspects of your business probably doesn’t top your list of favorite activities. It’s a common sentiment among entrepreneurs; managing the books can […]
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The Essential Tax Guide for YouTubers in the UK: Sorting Your Financial Obligations
In today’s digital age, many embark on YouTube as a fun and creative outlet, only to find their passion projects evolving into lucrative ventures. When […]
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Do Accountants Offer Business Advice? The Role of Accountants as Coaches
Introduction The role of an accountant in a business is often misunderstood. Many people believe that accountants are just number crunchers, but they are much […]
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Leveraging Human Nature In Business with Parkinson’s Law Strategy & Profit First
Welcome to a deeper exploration of financial mastery, where we at CTA Profit First Accountants champion the revolutionary synergy between Parkinson’s Law and the Profit […]
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Learn To Let Go In Order to Evolve As A Business Leader
The longer I’ve been in business the more I’ve realised that it makes sense to listen to my team more.Many organisations have internal politics to […]
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The Power of the Impact Filter by Dan Sullivan
I share my thoughts, ideas and reflections many weeks of the year. I’ve decided that rather than skim the surface of several things I am […]
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Chapter 2 – The Network Problem
This is Chapter 2 from ‘STOP BEING A BUSY FOOL (With the Entrepreneurial Freedom System) When I embarked on my journey with CTA, it was […]
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5 Bullet Weekly Review – What Matthew Perry Tells Us
I’ve been quiet on my weekly reviews for a while as we’ve had some projects to focus on at CTA. I thought I would kick […]
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Chapter 1 – The Mortgage Problem
One of the biggest problems with your entrepreneurial success is overcoming this first hurdle. We underestimate what we are capable of from day 1. Context […]
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The Busy Fool System – Part 1 – The Mortgage Problem
The Busy Fool System – Part 1 – The Mortgage Problem This section (of the Entrepreneurial Freedom System Book) is not for the answers, it’s […]
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Can You Really Make Money as a Coach? The Role of Accountants for Coaches
Introduction The coaching industry has seen a significant surge in popularity over the past few years. From life coaching to business coaching, health and wellness […]
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5 Bullet Weekly Review – W/E 27.8.23
It’s back! My weekly review, musings, and inspirations. Let’s dive right in! My 5-Minute Coaching Sessions with Steve Jobs! You can learn more about this […]
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5 Minutes with Steve: Lessons from a Virtual Mentor
You’ve probably heard the term “If I could just have 5 minutes with…”. Well, inspired by Napoleon Hill’s concept from “Think and Grow Rich”, I […]
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5 Bullet Friday – 7 July 2023
Hope you had a fab week 🙂 Here are some of my learnings or updates from the last 7 days: Let your team or someone […]
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The Entrepreneurial Freedom System – Book Introduction
Why This Book Exists This book has been in the making for several years. The intention was to release it by 2022, yet my focus […]
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5 Bullet Friday – 23 June 2023
I’m trying to get back into the habit of my 5 Bullet Friday (sometimes sent on a Sunday!) emails. The idea is that I share […]
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Introducing the Profit First Club: Boost Your Profits and Take Control of Your Finances
Hey there! I hope you’re doing fantastic and getting ready to embrace the second half of the year. Can you believe we’re already nearing July? […]
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Embracing the Power of the Small Business Accountant: Your Financial Compass in the UK Marketplace
It’s a truth universally acknowledged, if you’re a small business owner in the UK, the words ‘small business accountant’ should have a special place in […]
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What I learned from a month away from my business/work
How to Clockwork My Business Rule #1: I am Not an Accountant I am sitting here in Boston Tea Party (my favourite place in Cheltenham […]
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Profit First or People First?
Profit First or People First? Profit First? Ew. A couple of weeks ago, the following email landed in our support inbox: “WOW…PROFITS FIRST? Really? Not […]
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5 Bullet Friday 31 March 2023
Hope you’ve all had an amazing week. Here are my weekly insights/musings. Hopefully, something resonates 🙂 If you want my opinion or thoughts on a […]
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Profit First Bank Accounts
Profit First Bank Accounts What is Profit First? If you’re a small business owner, the concept of ‘Profit First’ may seem like an illusion or […]
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What is the EOS System (Entrepreneurial Operating System)?
What is the EOS System? The EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) system is a set of tools and processes designed to help business owners and leaders […]
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The impact of discounting on your business
How Discounts and Price Increases Can Impact Your Business’ Bottom Line Are you considering offering a discount or raising your prices? While it may seem […]
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The Power of a Mastermind Group
As an entrepreneur or business owner, it’s easy to get bogged down in your own thoughts and feel like you’re navigating uncharted waters. That’s why […]
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5 Bullet Friday – 17th March 2023
Hope you are all well. Here is another 5 Bullet Friday for you. Hopefully, there will be at least one thing that helps you in […]
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Instant Profit Assessment / Profit First Assessment
What is an Instant Profit Assessment? An Instant Profit First Assessment is a quick checkup of a business’s finances using the Profit First approach. It […]
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5 Bullet Friday 3 March 2023
Hope you are well. Here is another 5 Bullet Friday for you. Hopefully there will be at least one thing that helps you in some […]
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What is a business scorecard?
Hey, fellow business owners! Have you ever heard of a business scorecard? It’s a pretty neat tool that can help you stay on top of […]
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Box ticking accountants are dangerous
Hey, business owners! Are you considering hiring an accountant who only focuses on the ‘compliance’ work? Well, let me tell you why it’s not the […]
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Are You Ready for AI in your business?
Speaker 0 00:00:01 Hi guys. This is Steve and Edwards, the director of cta Profit First Accountants. So today I’m gonna talk about something that’s […]
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What is an online tax account?
An online tax account is an online service provided by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK that allows individuals and businesses to manage […]
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What are KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)?
What Are KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)? KPI’s are metrics used to measure the success of a business process or strategy. A KPI can be […]
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Why You Need a Xero Expert / Bookkeeper / Accountant
There are so many online bookkeeping systems to choose from in 2022, how do you know which one is for you? Whatever you choose, make […]
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Chaos after taking holiday from your business!
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The Accidental Entrepreneur
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One Page Business Plan
One Page Strategic Business Plan I promised myself I would reach out to our client base more often to add value where I can. This […]
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What is Profit First?
What it Profit First In this video, Stephen Edwards, Director of CTA Profit First Accountants provides you with an overview of the amazing Profit First […]
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What to pay yourself as a limited company director for 2022/23?
What to pay a director in 2022/23? In this video, we discuss what to pay yourself as a limited company director for 2022/23? We will […]
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How much does an accountant cost / charge in the UK? Accounts for self-employed and limited companies (Part 1)
How much does an accountant cost? (Updated 2024) How much does an accountant in the UK cost for small business owners and individuals? This is […]
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6 BUSINESS LESSONS I’VE LEARNED FROM NARCOS
Learning Business from Narcos & Pablo Escobar I absolutely love Narcos. From watching the latest Narcos Mexico series I kept thinking that there is a […]
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You’re not getting the tax advice you need
There’s an unspoken truth when it comes to tax advice: for business owners, there’s a complete lack of transparency from advisors over what tax advice […]
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E5 – What are Management Accounts?
What are Management Accounts? Why you may need management accounts in your business.
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EP4: What is Cashflow Forecasting?
In this podcast we break down what a cashflow forecast is in nice plain English.
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How to Pay Yourself as a Ltd Company – Directors Salary 2021/2022 – Dividends vs Salary UK
How to Pay Yourself a Directors Salary in 2021/2022 NI thresholds for salary 2021/22 Let’s first look at the 3 the NI thresholds to understand […]
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Reverse charge VAT
Reverse charge VAT Are you prepared for the VAT domestic reverse charge? The VAT domestic reverse charge procedure is a new way of accounting for […]
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Bitcoin profit/Bitcoin taxes/ Bitcoin Trading UK
Do you pay taxes on Bitcoin profit in the UK? Stephen Edwards Stephen Edwards is a Chartered Certified Accountant and Director of Cheltenham Tax Accountants […]
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