Ian Williams is a business advisor at Outset Cornwall, with a lifetime of experience in finance for small businesses from a range of different financial settings, giving him a great insight into the best advice for small businesses. Ian has a wealth of knowledge on tax, bookkeeping best practice, legalities, and the day-to-day finances for small businesses. 

Ian chats to our host Rich Gunton about the technicalities of filing your tax return with HMRC, various methods for maintaining effective bookkeeping strategies for sole traders, and the benefits of outsourcing some of the financial management aspects of your small business. From what to think about when engaging an accountant, to the things involved with contracting a bookkeeper, plus how best to prepare for business loans or investment into a small business, there is much to learn from this discussion to help you take the next step in growing your business. 

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