So, today I travelled to London for my interview with the AAT Magazine! It was such an amazing , and surreal experience! I'll start from the beginning so I don't leave anything out :)
I woke at 3.50am, to catch the 5.30 am coach from Liverpool coach station to Victoria coach station. Arriving at 11.25am. Got a bit lost, took the wrong tube, on the district line instead of the circle line and ended up in Hammersmith! But eventually I found my way to the capital buildings Paddington.
When I finally met Hannah and Mark, I was so taken aback at how nice they where, not at all the city stand offish types I'd envisioned. They made me feel right at ease, and the photographer was amazing also.
As usual, with my luck something had to go wrong. My dress ripped when I was getting changed, it was a blue dress , id even bought blue suede shoes to match 🙀
However, I was clever enough to bring a spare (Thankfully) . The photo shoot went well, they had me laughing so much that some times I forgot they where taking photos of me. The interview was nerve wracking, but Hannah was so nice I eventually chatted away like we were old friends.
The view was amazing, in an office on the 8th floor, Mark pointed out marble arch, and the Houses of Parliament. I could really imagine my office being up there 💡. But back to reality, I'm now back at Victoria coach station waiting for my coach home, I feel like today was one big dream!
If you ever get the chance to go and visit these guys , definitely go.
The article will be in the May/June edition of Accounting Technician Magazine.
Friday 11 March 2016
Friday 29 January 2016
Almost a year in business
Its been a good 6 months since I update my blog but it has been such a whirl wind of a year. In 2015 I moved home, job, and started a business!
I'm now a finance business partner for a national charity. This means I travel a lot with work, which can be tiring and can make my home life hectic but I love it.
Also my own business MEND Accounting is almost 10 months old!! I cant believe how fast this year has flown. I have gone from having One client based in Scotland, to having several international clients as well as local.
I have a good range of clientele, from a Quantity surveyor (Ltd co), a Chartered accountant (Ltd co), a Business consultant (Sole trader), a Graphic designer (Sole trader) and several partnerships based in other country's around 11 in total.
My day to day duties of MEND Accounting can range anything from processing invoices, payroll and vat etc to drawing up year end accounts and calculating Corporation tax for Limited companies. Every day is varied and so different from my day job , everything I knew working for myself would be.
One thing I have learned about myself though is that I'm shy!! I went to my first networking event in the summer and I didn't realise how shy I was until I tried Networking. I felt so uncomfortable and out of my depth I have never tried again. This is something I will have to get over though as this is the best way to gain new clients, and build business relationships.
MEND is now coming up to its 1st birthday and we have been nominated and made a finalist in the ''Liverpool Lifestyle awards'' In the Best New Business category. I'm really shocked, and excited to attend the award ceremony.
I've still got so much to learn, and I'm constantly on the look out for CPD tax courses, and seminars to ensure I bring my skills up to date as the rules are constantly changing. I've had to take a break from CIMA as I was so busy at work and home I couldn't find time to concentrate and study. I have promised myself ill try and sit 2 exams a year starting in May 2016.
On my to do list for 2016 is:
Thanks for reading, and if you are a MIP, who needs some morale support to attend Networking events, get in touch.
Nicola
MAAT, MIP, Cima Dip MA
www.mendaccounting.co.uk
Liverpool
I'm now a finance business partner for a national charity. This means I travel a lot with work, which can be tiring and can make my home life hectic but I love it.
Also my own business MEND Accounting is almost 10 months old!! I cant believe how fast this year has flown. I have gone from having One client based in Scotland, to having several international clients as well as local.
I have a good range of clientele, from a Quantity surveyor (Ltd co), a Chartered accountant (Ltd co), a Business consultant (Sole trader), a Graphic designer (Sole trader) and several partnerships based in other country's around 11 in total.
My day to day duties of MEND Accounting can range anything from processing invoices, payroll and vat etc to drawing up year end accounts and calculating Corporation tax for Limited companies. Every day is varied and so different from my day job , everything I knew working for myself would be.
One thing I have learned about myself though is that I'm shy!! I went to my first networking event in the summer and I didn't realise how shy I was until I tried Networking. I felt so uncomfortable and out of my depth I have never tried again. This is something I will have to get over though as this is the best way to gain new clients, and build business relationships.
MEND is now coming up to its 1st birthday and we have been nominated and made a finalist in the ''Liverpool Lifestyle awards'' In the Best New Business category. I'm really shocked, and excited to attend the award ceremony.
I've still got so much to learn, and I'm constantly on the look out for CPD tax courses, and seminars to ensure I bring my skills up to date as the rules are constantly changing. I've had to take a break from CIMA as I was so busy at work and home I couldn't find time to concentrate and study. I have promised myself ill try and sit 2 exams a year starting in May 2016.
On my to do list for 2016 is:
- Find a partner to attend Networking events with, would be great to find someone like myself to give each other morale support.
- Find some office space to operate from (My kitchen has been great up to now, but would be good to get something more professional )
- Decide whether MEND Accounting should go Limited! (I'm in two minds)
- Have a holiday :)
Thanks for reading, and if you are a MIP, who needs some morale support to attend Networking events, get in touch.
Nicola
MAAT, MIP, Cima Dip MA
www.mendaccounting.co.uk
Liverpool
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