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There’s a good chance you’re paying more tax than you need to. Not because you’ve done anything wrong - just because nob...
01/06/2026

There’s a good chance you’re paying more tax than you need to. Not because you’ve done anything wrong - just because nobody told you what you can actually claim.

Software. Travel. Training. Office costs. The list is longer than most limited company directors realise.

I help clients find these things all the time. And every time, the reaction is some version of: “Wait, I could have been claiming that all along?”

If you’re not sure what counts as an allowable expense - drop me a message.

It’s one of those conversations that tends to pay for itself pretty quickly. 🐒

Two years ago, a food business owner came to me. They’d just gone viral on social media, a pop-up shop opportunity had l...
29/05/2026

Two years ago, a food business owner came to me. They’d just gone viral on social media, a pop-up shop opportunity had landed in their lap, and they were absolutely flying.

But underneath the buzz? They weren’t VAT registered. The finances hadn’t kept up with the momentum. And paying themselves properly wasn’t something that had happened yet.

So we sorted the foundations. Got the systems in place. Built the kind of structure that could actually support a growing business - not just the one they were running now, but the one they were clearly heading towards.

Fast forward two years. They’ve got a permanent brick and mortar shop.

They’re attending events like the Isle of Wight Festival and the Windsor Light Show. Turnover is approaching half a million. And they’re in the process of selling their first franchise.

I’m actually moving them on to a larger firm now - because they’ve outgrown me. And I couldn’t be prouder of that sentence.

This is exactly what I’m here for. Not to hold on to clients forever. To get the foundations so solid that one day they don’t need me anymore.

That’s not losing a client. That’s the whole point. 🐒

Is your business growing faster than your finances can keep up with? Let’s talk.

👉 Book a Grooming for Growth call: https://calendar.app.google/iVbyJ2a5NGxcYYeL6

Who do I work with? The honest answer: people, not just businesses.Specifically - business owners who are building somet...
27/05/2026

Who do I work with? The honest answer: people, not just businesses.

Specifically - business owners who are building something. A start-up finding its feet. A growing business that’s outgrown winging it. A company ready for its next big step.

Some come to me because the numbers are piling up and they need to feel in control. Others want proper strategic support - someone in their corner who actually thinks about their business between calls.

What they tend to have in common: big ideas, big goals, and quite possibly a slightly chaotic spreadsheet. 🐒

If that sounds like you, a free Grooming for Growth call is the place to start.
👉 https://calendar.app.google/iVbyJ2a5NGxcYYeL6

Should I be a limited company? It’s one of the most common questions I get asked - it deserves a proper answer.The pote...
25/05/2026

Should I be a limited company? It’s one of the most common questions I get asked - it deserves a proper answer.
The potential upsides are real. Limited liability, stronger credibility, a structure that can support growth. But so are the trade-offs - more admin, higher accounting costs, more responsibility.

The right answer depends entirely on where your business is now and where you want it to go.

That’s exactly the kind of conversation I love having. Book a free Grooming for Growth call and let’s work it out together.

👉 https://calendar.app.google/iVbyJ2a5NGxcYYeL6 🐒

Fridays have always been a working day for me - it's just how I'm wired. And they've been a particularly good one lately...
22/05/2026

Fridays have always been a working day for me - it's just how I'm wired. And they've been a particularly good one lately. 🌿

I've been on the Operationalising AI course run by Estu - a 10-week programme all about how to use AI safely and effectively in your business. We've had a few Friday sessions now and every single one has given me something useful to take away.

Recently there was an in-person session, and alongside the learning I managed to tick off a few bonus wins.

I got to reconnect with a prospect I'd been meaning to catch up with - go and check out Sala Thai St Albans if you haven't already. Incredible food and a brilliant business owner. I met yet another person who used to work with Amy Saunders and had nothing but brilliant things to say about her (this keeps happening!) Lydia Berman. And I had a really lovely conversation with a fellow accountant striking out on their own - go and show GLAD Accounting some love.

But back to the course. The reason this one matters so much to me is the nature of the work I do. Client finances, personal tax details, sensitive business data - information people trust me with completely. Before I bring any new tool into how I work, I need to know it's safe. Not just useful. Safe.

If you're a business owner thinking about using AI and you're not sure where the lines are - you're asking exactly the right question. That instinct to pause and check? Don't ignore it.

More updates as the course goes on. 👀

How do you know when your side hustle is an actual business? 😁There's no official moment. But there are signs.Consistent...
18/05/2026

How do you know when your side hustle is an actual business? 😁

There's no official moment. But there are signs.

Consistent income landing regularly - not just the odd one-off. Longer-term decisions creeping into your thinking. Looking ahead at growth rather than just existing.

You won't have it all figured out. That's fine. Nobody does.

But when it starts to feel real, it's worth getting the finances set up properly from the beginning. That's the bit I can genuinely help with.

Drop me a message or visit lednoraccounting.co.uk/contact to find out more.

Allowable expenses sound simple in theory. In practice? Not so much.As a sole trader, allowable expenses are costs that ...
13/05/2026

Allowable expenses sound simple in theory. In practice? Not so much.

As a sole trader, allowable expenses are costs that are wholly and exclusively for your business - the things you can deduct before paying tax. Think tools, software, travel for work, professional services.

But not everything is claimable. Not everything is obvious. And guessing wrong can be expensive.

If you're not sure what you can legitimately claim, I'm here to help. Drop me a message or email via lednoraccounting.co.uk/contact

12/05/2026

Here's a question that might sting a little.

Is there a part of your financial set-up that you know, in your gut, isn't quite right?

Not a disaster. Just a gap. Something you've been quietly nodding at and moving on from.

Because the gap was always there - and the businesses that get ahead are the ones that stop and actually fix it.

The May blog is live - https://lednoraccounting.co.uk/2026/05/01/stop-playing-business-start-being-business/ Worth five minutes of your time. 🌿

Do you actually know what you made last month? Or are you hoping for the best? 🙈 This is exactly why I built Tame the Ju...
11/05/2026

Do you actually know what you made last month? Or are you hoping for the best? 🙈

This is exactly why I built Tame the Jungle.

It's a free email course. Seven emails over 21 days, each one tackling a different piece of the puzzle - receipts, invoices, expenses, tax, cash flow. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just one manageable thing at a time, landing in your inbox every few days.

By the end of it you'll know where you stand, what needs attention, and - most importantly - you'll actually feel in control of your numbers rather than scared of them.

And everyone who completes it gets a complimentary Power Hour with me. A proper working session, no strings attached.

It's free. It's practical. And your future self will thank you for it.
👉 https://go.lednoraccounting.co.uk/tame-the-jungle-landing-page

Where are you in your business journey right now? I've built my packages to grow with you, because what you need at £30k...
08/05/2026

Where are you in your business journey right now?

I've built my packages to grow with you, because what you need at £30k looks completely different to what you need at £150k.

🐒 £0-£80k - Stop Monkeying Around. Getting the foundations right, building good habits, understanding your numbers, staying compliant without the overwhelm.
🐒 £80k-£150k - Swinging Into Success. VAT, growing pains, more structure and strategy. This is where things get real.
🐒 £150k+ - No More Monkey Business. Regular reviews, deeper strategy, keeping a close eye on performance so you can scale properly.

Wherever you are, I'd love to have a conversation. Drop me a message or visit lednoraccounting.co.uk/contact

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