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<\/a>It may be that you want to be your own boss.\u00a0 It may\u00a0be that you want\u00a0to be in charge of your own destiny, no longer having to seek approval for a day away from the \u20189 to 5\u2019. \u00a0It may be that you have a passion, or a skill in a particular area or subject, and you want make money doing what you enjoy. \u00a0Or indeed, it may be that you are searching for financial rewards, so that you can turn your dreams into reality. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn business there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are successful, but you either have to be an expert in everything, or have built an expert support team around you, in order to succeed<\/span><\/p>\n My own journey into starting up in business \u00a0resonates to some degree with all of these reasons. \u00a0I sat and passed an accountancy degree at Napier University, in the early 1990\u2019s. \u00a0From there I went on to pass my professional qualifications, and embarked on a career as an accountant within industry. \u00a0Looking back on my career, a pattern emerged. \u00a0After about three or four years within a company, I would then leave, and move to another company looking for a fresh challenge. \u00a0It wasn\u2019t planned that way, and it wasn\u2019t always about more money, or career advancement. \u00a0At times, I just got bored and having portable skills allowed me to easily move to new companies and industries.<\/span><\/p>\n This periodic moving between companies, has had it\u2019s benefits. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Amongst other things:-<\/span><\/p>\n But it wasn\u2019t enough for me:-<\/span><\/p>\n 5 years ago, I took the decision to set up my own company, and offer my services as a short term contract accountant. \u00a0I agonised over that decision for probably about two years, before taking the plunge. \u00a0With hindsight it was one of the best decisions I could have made. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n My services were in demand. \u00a0Companies continually face challenge. \u00a0It might be a peak in the finance department’s \u00a0workload, or it might be a key member of staff is off for whatever reason. \u00a0If it was a temporary situation, then I was available to help them until that difficulty was resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n I loved it! \u00a0It seemed to tick a lot of boxes for me. \u00a0Continual change, working with a variety of businesses, and continual learning, industries, systems, and how businesses worked. \u00a0As a contractor I was expected to be able to go into any situation, and provide seamless finance cover. \u00a0As well as meeting a lot of talented individuals, I also got involved in a number of projects that I probably wouldn\u2019t have got involved in if I was a permanent member of staff within one company.<\/span><\/p>\n That then brings me up to today. \u00a0Why change, and have my own practice? \u00a0Well for me it was simple choice. \u00a0I have learnt from my contracting days, that I loved working with different businesses, and people who are passionate about their area of expertise. \u00a0I also know that I have a lot to offer, not just completing \u00a0compliance accounts and tax, but also as a valued member of the business team. \u00a0Working with larger companies is great, it allows you to see how things should be done, but at times your individual contribution just gets swallowed up in the overall hurly burly of normal large business life.<\/span><\/p>\n For a smaller business, the smarter a decision that is made, or the more efficient a business system or process is, the more successful or not a small business becomes. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a privilege working as an accountant with smaller businesses, mostly because of the variety, passion and knowledge that you have about your own particular business. \u00a0I look forward to working with you in the near future, and together we can hopefully make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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