There’s no doubt about it – these have been trying and testing times for everyone who’s in business but data from the last financial crisis shows that it isn’t all doom and gloom and many businesses can emerge from a crisis stronger than ever.
These times have been strange for sure. As a practice we feel that it’s been so important to keep our service running as close to normal as possible. In fact, sometimes it feels like our clients have never needed us more than they have in these past three months at a time when our team are also learning to work in new ways. We caught up with Naomi, our Newquay Client Manager to find out how she has embraced the current ‘new normal’ …
When you’re running a business, making sure you meet all the statutory requirements can be quite overwhelming, so why would you want to create additional work and give yourself yet more figures to pore over?
So when times get tough, an accountant’s default position can see them suggesting that clients simply cut their marketing spend. At Harlands we favour a different approach – we understand that there are times when it might be better to actually increase activity, all the better to weather any challenges.
Owning a business can often feel like being on a treadmill. Some days it’s difficult enough to get through all the items on your ‘to do’ list. However, setting time aside to plan for all eventualities and shore up defences not only works wonders for your peace of mind but also helps ensure you’re prepared for any challenges that may lie ahead.
