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Why Every Developer Should Work With a Specialist Property Accountant
Property developers work in a sector that commands considerable financial management. Developers benefit from expert advice when making decisions around property or land acquisitions, marketing completed developments, and securing opportunities to build affordable...
End of Term, Olympic Gold and the Power of Team
The End-of-Year Rush It’s the end of the school year, and with it comes the familiar frenzy of activity: school trips, sports days, discos, and BBQs. Add to that the challenge of arranging childcare and managing the daily juggle, and it’s little wonder that parents...
Lessons From The Water
Two weeks ago, James Todd & Co took to the water for the very first time, entering the annual Dragon Boat Race on Chichester Canal. The event, held in support of CancerWise and The Chichester Rotary Club, brought together a range of local teams for a fun,...
The Power of Consistency – What Tennis Teaches us About Business Success
Our family loves tennis. My husband David was a coach for over 30 years, so the sport has always been a big part of our lives. Last week, we enjoyed a brilliant day at the Eastbourne Open, soaking up the atmosphere and watching some top players showcase their skills...
High Performance: How Valuable Are You to Your Business?
Two weeks ago, I found myself in Epsom visiting my son - right in time for the legendary Epsom Derby weekend. The atmosphere was electric, with racehorses in peak condition thundering down the track, each representing months and years of meticulous training, care, and...
Recent Changes to Accounting for Charities UK: Is Your Non-Profit Organisation Up to Speed?
The Charity Commission recently published a draft of the new Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), which is currently under consultation. This set of guidelines will apply to all registered charities in the UK and Ireland, and, for many, it will impact their...
Growing a Thriving Team – Lessons from the Garden
When I’m not looking after horses, you’ll usually find me in the garden - and lately, it’s quite literally come up smelling of roses. As I potter among the plants, I often find myself reflecting on how gardening mirrors the way we build and nurture teams in business....
Want To Be More Productive In Less Time? … Then It’s Time To ‘Eat That Frog
Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy is a brilliant read - and one of my favourite books when it comes to mastering time management and personal effectiveness. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend you do! But if time is tight, here are some quick, powerful...
From Stable to Strategy: Starting the Day Right
Meet Nutty (left) and Noddy (right) with a bed head today! My day always starts letting these two little fellas out for the day from their cosy stable. Coffee and some fresh air is always a good start to the day but what comes next? Laying the Foundation for a...
James Todd & Co “Paddles for a Purpose” in Support of CancerWise and Rotary Club
Local Chartered accountancy firm James Todd & Co is delighted to announce its participation in the upcoming Chichester Dragon Boat Race, taking place on Sunday, 22 June 2025, at Chichester Canal. This vibrant annual event, organised by the Rotary Club of...
Trouble-Shooting and Problem-Solving: Consulting Construction Accountants to Overcome Barriers to Growth
Construction accounting is a complex field, with myriad moving parts and variables incorporated into almost every contract. This can mean that occasional issues, delays, higher-than-anticipated expenditures, and problems are simply a part of the business that...
Understanding the Broad Range of Charity Accounting Services: Going Beyond Mandatory Accounts Submissions
Managing and running a charity, social enterprise, or not-for-profit organisation can be rewarding and vocational, but the rigours of regulatory compliance, accurate accounting, transparent reporting and solid financial management can be complex, both for smaller...
Navigating a Shifting Tax Landscape: The Added Value UK Property Accountants Offer
As we head towards a new tax year, as in many previous periods, property business owners, buy-to-let investors, and commercial real estate companies face a new range of reforms, tax rises and changes to exemptions – all of which mean that preparedness is key to...
How Accountants for Contractors Analyse Funding and Investment Opportunities
Contractor accountants provide a range of specialist professional accounting services. We have considerable knowledge of the complexities of financial management for firms with variable income streams, extended periods between cash inflows, and a need for robust,...
Can Expert Accountants for Landlords Make Buy-to-Let Investments More Viable?
The challenges encountered by the property sector over recent years are far from a secret. With sustained high interest rates over an extended period—now finally beginning to drop—and pressure arising from stricter regulation, many buy-to-let landlords have needed to...