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03.01.2010 Twitter No Comments

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-04

  • A winning performance for the New Years Day Pursuit race, 2 bottles of red the better. May 2010 be as good for your and my business. #
  • Thinking New Years Day sailing pursuit race at BBSC will be a cold experience – Welcome In 2010 #
  • Last minute purchases in 2010 – do not forget lower 15% VAT finishes today # read more
27.12.2009 Twitter No Comments

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-28

  • Really pleased with how well this year has gone, met some great clients and contacts this year. A Happy Christmas to fellow Tweeters. #
  • @toggleuk Sneak peak of our new range of laptop cases. More to be added in the new year: http://bit.ly/8gE89y //Look great must get one! in reply to toggleuk #
  • Advising client on what capital expenditure is allowable for tax when fitting out new office/training/treatment room #
  • RT @BecomeKnown: Schumacher is officially coming back to F1 next season: http://bit.ly/5xRa1m Looking forward to Champions battle in 2010 #
  • Latest blog – Is it best to claim business proportion of motor expenses or mileage rate? http://bit.ly/7UA3dU #
  • UK stays in recession despite optimistic forecasts as output shrinks by 0.2% http://bit.ly/58KLhM #
  • RT @DarrenTMH: RT @TelegraphNews Middle classes hit hard by recession – Telegraph http://bit.ly/6DcNHX #
  • Non-banking finance firms to escape bonus tax http://bit.ly/5th463 only proper banks will be taxed #
  • Back from Carol singing at care home and Darent Valley #Dartford childrens ward. Liked presents more than carols! Time to work on blog now. #
20.12.2009 Twitter No Comments

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-21

  • Setting up online filing codes and testing so I am ready to file payrolls on line at the end of the tax year #
  • Completed pack for a new client (anyone need a dogwalker/sitter near Rochester?), not keen on trip to post office as snowing in Gravesend! #
  • RT @ACCANews: FSA says financial advisers will not have to sit formal exams to continue to give advice post 2012 http://bit.ly/8XyCjL #
  • Birthday thought for the day-Gifts up to £3k pa are exempt from Inheritance tax, and unlimited no of gifts of up to £250. #
  • Meeting potential client then looking forward to networking with @KentBusinessDir and others at @RussellHotel later. #
  • Setting up in business, sole trader, limited company or partnership? What is best for you? http://bit.ly/8WoFTz #
  • Informative meeting with Nat West last night then putting up decs. Now back to work on latest blog about setting up your own company. #
  • Seeing what Nat West can do for my clients, the buying Christmas tree later #
  • Winter fuel payment, men over 60 may need to claim as not automatically received. http://bit.ly/7LmuaF #
13.12.2009 Twitter No Comments

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-13

  • RT @BookMarkLee: RT @louhowells: @alexholyroar Twitter dos and don’ts in Taxation mag http://bit.ly/4xwCJ2- all professionals should read #
  • Widening plans for A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury http://bit.ly/4paHOp – Been talking about it since I was at school!! #
  • @JonnieJensen In all seriousness I hope you get it sorted out quick, nothing like a family crisis to remind you who the important ones are in reply to JonnieJensen #
  • @JonnieJensen £350 sounds cheap for a new wife :) in reply to JonnieJensen #
  • Testimonial for the website and another business to deal with from the same client. #
  • Off to see some clients and deliver some Christmas cards. Good PR trip #
  • @charmermark They are doing some great work, I chatted with Marianne and the others when I taught them on ITQ course in London in reply to charmermark #
  • Advising client regarding underpaid tax due to wrong tax code being applied by previous employer #
  • HMRC Business Payments Support Service approves 220k tax payment plans rejects only 6k http://ow.ly/IH2x #
  • Waiting with interest government £200 boiler scheme criteria, we may be able to benefit. #
  • 1st secondary school parents evening, daughter doing really well, excellent reports. Obviously gets it from her parents. #
  • RT @Generic_JamminRT @RogerHighfieldUK science budget cut by £600million – A dark, dark day for British science http://bit.ly/8DoOMk#pbr09 #
  • #PBR09 A summary of the Pre Budget Report is now available on the blog page of my new website. Check out http://bit.ly/8vRX01 #
  • A summary of the Pre Budget Report is now available on the blog page of my new website. Check out http://bit.ly/8vRX01 #
  • #PBR09 IHT threshold to remain at £325k next year (was going up to £350k) #
  • #PBR09 Banker bashing – banks will be charged a one off levy of 50% on bonuses over 25k – expected to raise £0.5billlion #
  • #PBR09 “Fair” tax increased will repay the debt #
  • #PBR09 Growth rates expected to be (as previously forecast) 1.5% 2010, 3.5% 2011/12 #
  • #PBR09 Child and disability benefits to incr by 2.5% too #
  • #PBR Basic state pension increase by 2.5% (in time of negative inflation) #
  • #PBR under 24s unemployed for 6 months will receive guaranteed training and more support for over 50s #
  • #PBR Small co corporation tax rate stays same #
  • #PBR Empty commercial property relief continues #
  • #PBR Confirms VAT will increase to 17.5% from 1 Jan, no other changes planned for VAT #
  • #PBR UK economy to start growing by turn of the year #
  • Advised client on UK residency for self and company #
  • Electricity meter man here, will be down for 15 minutes, just enough time to boil the kettle first! Back soon #
  • Pre budget report will affect everyone, will Tweet details. Electricity meter being changed today no doubt at same time as speech! #
  • Dormant company accounts and Annual Return completed for a client wanting to retain a business name at Companies House #
  • Emailed pdfs to client in France lost their content, so much for electronic communication. Ideas anyone? #
  • Under new Companies Act you have to advise Co House which country you live in and log the date of the change – more bureaucracy! #
  • @sbartholomew Look forward to having a face2face chat at next #tuttle. Thanks for the offer of passing my details on. in reply to sbartholomew #
  • @sbartholomew And finally good for me as I can keep busy throughout year! Anyone looking for accounts or tax returns pls call now! in reply to sbartholomew #
  • @sbartholomew Also can be useful for #tax planning as you are not restricted by accounts and personal tax having same year end :) in reply to sbartholomew #
  • @sbartholomew Dec year end good if business works in calendar years ie started Jan or seasonal business (farming). Works best for Ltd cos in reply to sbartholomew #
  • ..then potential client with an interesting history at Companies House, late returns and accounts – needs someone on their case, is it me?? #
  • Visiting client with Dec 09 year end to have a look at accounts so far and see if any tax planning poss #
  • Good to meet @fellowcreative @davidbahai @becomeknown @kentpictures and others at #Tuttle 101. A pity my sch tweet on Hootsuite #fail ed #
  • @fellowcreative Just about on my way to #Tuttle.101 9:30am http://bit.ly/69GxYL in reply to fellowcreative #
06.12.2009 Twitter No Comments

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-07

  • RT @efficiencycoach: about to start a new business? Must read article… http://bit.ly/NRz1K Some great advice here esp #2 and #10 #
  • Visit to opticians today reminded me employers can pay for employees sight tests and glasses if solely related to VDU use. #
  • @toggleuk Xmas cards look great, did you say you had some laptop sleeves like iPhone covers (my Garmin would like one too!) #
  • @JonnieJensen Website looked great on @becomeknown iphone at Ship and Trades #chatham, not showing now – live later? in reply to JonnieJensen #
  • Self employed in your 2nd year in growing business – beware of high tax bills in January because of tax catching up #
  • Have been asked (or did I volunteer?) to do a presentation,to “Mum-preneurs” on setting up in business,in T Wells in Jan #
  • Driving a company van? Make sure you have no significant private use and there will be no personal tax to pay http://ow.ly/IuMS #
  • VAT increase on the cards post election (20%?), OU Bus School reckons not until 2012 as economy too fragile http://bit.ly/7IBZji #
  • @thegovier As I drove home tonight there were a number of garages with prices around the 108 mark which is not far off #HMRC calcs in reply to thegovier #
  • Company cars – updated advisory fuel rates from 1 December 2009 http://bit.ly/UP3A4 #
  • To avoid penalties and VAT increase get your Tax Return done this month. #
  • Great time with @jonniejensen looking at new AW Accounting website today, for any WordPress queries ask him not me! Going live soon! #
  • Staff entertaining rates for 2009/10 – max of £150pa providing all staff are invited #
  • Gifts for customers-you can make gifts up to a value of £50 per year as long as they are not food/drink and marked with your Co name/logo #
  • @yellowpark Not had a problem that I noticed except when unplugged USB during download. At #Tuttle 101 on Monday?? in reply to yellowpark #
  • Great time at #Dartford FC networking this morning. More stories of accountants not communicating with their clients. Accountant=adviser! #
  • @yellowpark Maplin just replaced my “£59.99″ USB weather station bought 11 months ago. Rain gauge stopped working #fail in reply to yellowpark #
  • Still room for 4 at the Ellenor Lions #Gravesend networking event on Friday. Call Linda Trew 01322 422845, Linda.Trew@ellenorlions.org #
  • @amyaccountant Twitter is really all about sharing ideas and collaboration – great to see you using to its potential. Will watch and learn! in reply to amyaccountant #
  • Just recd Organ Donation Card, http://bit.ly/88nbWu got around to it as a friend Peter is having liver transplant v soon- Reg Now! #
  • HMRC advice for businesses on the change of VAT rate to 17.5% from 1 Jan. Admin nightmare once again! http://bit.ly/558sEm #
  • Existing businesses with turnover>£100k and all new regns after 1/4/10 will have to file VAT Ret online http://bit.ly/6oJnlP #