So you’re a business owner

I was made redundant in October 2022, after working in various accountancy roles for 15 years. Around February 2022, I had a feeling the company I worked for was going to be sold so I started putting plans in place to start my own accountancy business. Going from industry to practice was scary and there was a lot to learn. I came across Rachel on Instagram and reached out to her about her mentoring sessions. Each session is so varied. My first few sessions ranged from business development, marketing, getting the business set up and applying for my practice licence. Further down the line sessions consisted of any accountancy queries, ways of growing my business and giving me the reassurance I needed when that horrible imposter syndrome reared its head! Rachel really has been amazing since day one, she has helped an enormous amount on my business journey. I wouldn’t be where I am in my business today without her. I highly recommend.

Rachel has helped me unpack, understand and strategically plan the next stage of my accounting career, giving me clarity and direction to move forward independently. Her clear and kind approach was so key to highlighting self imposed blocks and her support in tackling them has been invaluable. I’m astounded at the progress she can ignite in such a short space of time!

I bought the practice makes perfect course after thinking It would really benefit me and the business, going from industry to practice, I really needed that refresher. The course ran over 3 sessions and included going through ltd co accounts, sole trader accounts, self assessment tax return, vat return, bookkeeping and corporation tax returns. I also opted to purchase the working papers which I still use to this day in my practice. I found all the topics really helpful and was a great refresher. This is exactly what I needed to help me feel confident in delivering these services. Well done James and Rachel. Great course!!