Ed Sanford from accountancy firm Chaddesley Sanford discusses accounting best practices for small businesses.

The Small Business Sessions (S2E6): Getting your small business financially fit

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Ed Sanford discusses accounting best practices for small businesses.

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

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I am a Chartered Accountant, having earned a respected reputation in the field of accounting, with more than 19 years of experience in working with small and medium-sized enterprises. Having worked with business owners ranging from one-man start-ups to large companies requiring a different level of services, I have developed a passion for the profession and I am driven by the success of my clients. I have spent many years in business working at boardroom level, holding various positions before being motivated to start my own practice, Makesworth Accountants, where I have blended my technical skills in accounting and tax with my business skills derived from my time in the industry. I have embraced the changing times and technologies and strongly agree that accountants are moving from being number crunchers to being reliable and trusted advisors. Throughout this process, Makesworth has been able to secure various affiliations and awards.
My objective is to add value to my clients’ businesses through the application of my extensive experience and knowledge in accounting, tax, HMRC investigations, business start-ups, and much more.
You can expect us to provide expert solutions for your business needs no matter what business model you have. You will receive a cost-effective service and a free initial consultation.

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My name is Graham Arnott and I am a qualified accountant with more than 3 decades experience in helping SME&apos;s and owner-managed businesses. I help clients from the very small to the very large and have clients in every stage of the lifecycle from starting up, through growth and scaling their business, right through to the exit. I have been one of the Partners at Inchmead Accountants since it was established in 2006. I am also the firm&apos;s Managing Partner and MLRO.
Having conversations with clients is core to my practice style. I am a great believer in conversation and buidling close working relationships with all of my clients.&nbsp;
Being an accountant with a legal background gives me the unique opportunity to deliver my clients an incredibly wide range of services including:
<ul>
<li>Business plans and cash flows</li>
<li>Establishing the business, including incorporation</li>
<li>Internal bookkeeping on multiple platforms including Xero, Quickbooks, Lime, FreeAgent, VT and others</li>
<li>VAT advice, planning and VAT returns</li>
<li>Internal and external reporting</li>
<li>Corporation and personal tax</li>
<li>Self-assessment completion and submission</li>
<li>Access to capital, lending and funding (including SEIS and EIS)</li>
<li>Preparation of company and sole trader accounts</li>
<li>Business advice</li>
<li>Growth and scaling your business</li>
<li>Employing staff, payroll and off-payroll workers</li>
<li>Leadership and governance</li>
<li>Business coaching</li>
<li>Business valuations</li>
<li>Due diligence</li>
</ul>
I could be &apos;just your accountant&apos; or your business&apos; outsourced CFO / FD, or anything in between.

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Graham Arnott

My name is Graham Arnott and I am a qualified accountant with more than 3 decades experience in helping SME&apos;s and owner-managed businesses. I help clients from the very small to the very large and have clients in every stage of the lifecycle from starting up, through growth and scaling their business, right through to the exit. I have been one of the Partners at Inchmead Accountants since it was established in 2006. I am also the firm&apos;s Managing Partner and MLRO.
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