Cost rises do not need to be dramatic to damage a business.
If they are absorbed without a plan, margin erodes quietly and cash pressure can follow.
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A kind message from a client following the completion of a recent deal.
It is always encouraging to see the team’s hard work, collaboration and dedication recognised.
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On Monday, the Oldfield team came together at Mythe Barn for our firm strategy day, covering the future vision, presentations from across the business and team-building with Eventurous.
A valuable day to step back, align and look ahead to keep our clients' needs front & center.
Rising costs are not always obvious until they affect margin and cash flow.
Read our new article to see how costs can erode margin before accounts show it, why forecasts give earlier visibility, and what businesses can do before pressure builds:
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When a client says they appreciate the process, that means everything to us.
At Oldfield, every client knows exactly where their accounts, tax, and compliance work stands. Clear communication and outcomes, that puts you first.
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Rising costs do not just create pressure. They force pricing decisions. In Episode 2, Harry Cook and Angus Brewer discuss how owner-managed businesses can protect margin, review pricing properly and avoid leaving difficult decisions too late.
Watch here: hubs.la/Q04hs9Yq0
VAT is not just a quarterly filing job. By the time the return is ready, invoice gaps, vehicle claims, unpaid supplier balances, import VAT records and payment timing may have created a cash problem. hubs.la/Q04gLPZV0#VAT#Cashflow#SME
More than compliance” is the key phrase here.
Business owners need the accounts done properly, but they also need advice that connects the numbers to the decisions they are making.
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Rising costs usually move break-even before people realise it. Review that first, before assuming more sales alone will solve it.
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This week at Oldfield, we are supporting Mind on behalf of Mental Health Awareness Week, with activities in the office raising money for the charity. hubs.la/Q04gb1n90
Do not scrap the budget. Reforecast the business around reality. That is the difference between staying directed and simply drifting. Book your free 30-minute review here: hubs.la/Q04dbyYc0
Director loan account issues usually build quietly. If the balance stays overdrawn too long, it can create a tax issue for you and a Section 455 issue for the company.
Read the full article here:
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Rising costs do not just hit the margin. They often hit cash first.
When cash takes longer to come back in, pressure builds earlier than people expect.
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World IP Day is a good reminder that some of the most valuable parts of a business are not always the most visible. IP can protect margin, support growth, and in some cases, open up Patent Box opportunities.
Feel free to reach out for a quick chat.
Good support is often felt during the process, not just at the end. Pleased to hear this feedback and thank you to the team behind it.
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Episode 1 of The Advisory Edge Podcast is live!
Rising costs rarely break a plan all at once. More often, margin, break-even and cash flow start drifting before directors see it clearly in the numbers.
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Better results do not always come from doing more. Often, they come from thinking differently, whether that is improving margin, strengthening financial planning, or exploring R&D relief or Patent Box where relevant. Reach out for a quick chat. hubs.la/Q04d0ML00