Seasons Greetings

Anna Stubbs • December 14, 2023

Seasons greetings!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

Christmas opening times;

Fri 22nd Dec 2023 - open

23rd Dec - 1st Jan 2024 - office closed

Tue 2nd Jan 2024 onwards open

Thanks to all our clients for your support in 2023, and to our friends and colleagues, and brilliant team members - we really appreciate your energy and contribution!

From our team to yours (including Hank, the office dog!) wishing you a relaxing Christmas break!

Steve, Martin, Anna and team Chartwell.

Looking forwards

As the year draws to a close and we look forward to what's next, now is a good time to take a step back and decide what success looks like.

For you- it might be number of hours worked, your drawings, and taking time away from the business.

For your business - it might be sales, cashflow, and a business plan to give direction.

For your team - it might be flexibility, progression, and culture.

We are offering a free meeting to all of our business clients to help you to plan for your future and to work with you to help you achieve your business and personal goals.

Follow our link to get in touch and make a plan for 2024.
Book your meeting HERE

Understanding revenue and the true nature of profitability

By Anna Stubbs • July 15, 2026
Healthy sales revenue numbers don't always mean your small business is profitable. It's easy to mistake rising sales and income for profitability. But unless you understand your operational costs, profit margins and net profit, you won't truly know whether the business is making long-term, sustainable profit.

Tax planning helps you do more with your money

By Anna Stubbs • July 15, 2026
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Is your small business up to date with employment law?

By Anna Stubbs • July 15, 2026
“Just 20% of SMEs identify regulatory compliance as an organisational priority, compared with almost a third of larger firms (32%). With little or no HR support and limited guidance, small businesses often lack awareness of employment law and may struggle to comply with the changes.” CIPD Labour Market Outlook, May 2026  The recent Labour Market Outlook report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows that some small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a poor awareness of employment law and are not prioritising their regulatory duty as employers. But with the Employment Rights Act 2025 introducing several recent changes to UK employment law, it’s vital that your SME is aware of current employment law and your regulatory requirements as an employer. Five recent changes to employment law that came into force from April 2026.