Accounting & Finance Insights for Business Owners

Practical guidance on accounting, tax, bookkeeping and financial reporting for established owner-managed businesses.

Written by the MBS team. Practical. Direct. No fluff.

What Better Financial Information Revealed in a £1.4m Business

What Better Financial Information Revealed in a £1.4m Business

A £1.4m business looked profitable on paper. A closer look at its financial information revealed costs and trends its owners couldn't clearly see.

Revenue Is Up. So Why Doesn't It Feel Like Your Business Is Doing Better?

Revenue Is Up. So Why Doesn't It Feel Like Your Business Is Doing Better?

Growing revenue doesn't always mean growing profit or cash. Understand what your financial information can reveal about what's happening underneath sales.

Why Most Business Owners Are Making Decisions in the Dark (And Don't Know It)

Why Most Business Owners Are Making Decisions in the Dark (And Don't Know It)

Most business owners check their bank balance and call it financial visibility. It isn't. Here's what's missing — and what it's costing you.

7 Signs You've Outgrown Your Accountant | MBS Accountants

7 Signs You've Outgrown Your Accountant | MBS Accountants

Has your business outgrown its accountant? Discover the common signs and what established businesses should expect from their accounting relationship.

Looking for a better accounting relationship?

Whether you need accounting, bookkeeping or better financial information, start with a straightforward conversation about your business and what you need.