Wild Bookkeeping

04/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐰
And Happy New Tax Year!

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24/02/2026

Great meeting this morning with Supporting Women in Business Groups at in Leigh-on-Sea.

Fantastic conversation. I love having this opportunity to really get to know other female business owners locally. oneloveproject

14/02/2026

Our 9th meeting with Anglian Water - Love Every Drop and the first one run by the community under the banner of Waterwatch UK , expertly chaired by

We heard updates on the Advanced WINEP (Water Industry National Environment Programme) project which will bring nature based solutions to Southend, increasing bio diversity and creating urban regeneration too.

The original WINEP project would have had Southend beating Government targets by 5 years, but using a grey solution of concrete tanks. To stop sewage spills, we need tanks the size of 50 Olympic Swimming Pools.

The plan was to have this solution in place by 2030, 5 years ahead of Government target of 2035. However, different funding has been secured, including a partnership with Southend City Council, meaning Anglian Water are now able to proceed with an Advanced WINEP. This will take longer to complete, but will used nature based solutions, increasing bio diversity and improving the natural environment for all this enjoy.

I was interested to hear how Anglian Water receive beneficial interest rates on their loans if they implement environmentally favourable solutions.

We also heard from the local Fishing Industry representative, how marine life in our Estuary is the best it has ever been, with a large variety of species being seen, including sea horses, octopus and squid 🐙

I challenged Anglian Water on the recent extended spill in Shoebury and was assured that this CSO is now undergoing maintenance.

David Burton-Sampson reported back on the pressure he is bringing to bear on Parliament to ban wet wipes. Whilst the recently announced ban on plastic wet wipes is good news, it does not solve the problem of plastic free, "flushable", biodegradable wipes blocking sewage pipes.

Anglian Water are targeted to clarify some timelines at our next meeting and Southend City Council need to update us on clearing the huge numbers of blocked drains.

Whilst there are no quick solutions to the sewage crisis, future in Southend is looking bright.

08/02/2026

I'm off to a roundtable meeting with HMRC on Tuesday, so a bit of light reading is required in preparation.

Still, not a bad view if you need to work on a Sunday.

I did, of course, go for a swim first 🌊🥶

26/01/2026

🌊 Would you pay for a discovery call?

Charging can w**d out freebie hunters and show your time has value
But does it create pressure to sign up even if the fit isn’t right?

I don’t charge for discovery calls. For me, those 15 minutes are about clarity:
🌊 Are we a good fit?
🌊 What systems are in place?
🌊 What level of support do you need?

If we click, we book a free proposal meeting
You’ll leave with:
🌊 A health check on your bookkeeping software
🌊 Recommendations to improve your systems
🌊 A fixed‑fee proposal for ongoing support

Sharing your financials is a big leap of faith
I want you to feel comfortable and supported before you dive in
So tell me - do you charge for that first call, or do you give advice freely?

25/01/2026

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21/01/2026

Still haven't filed your tax return yet?

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The sea was unseasonably warm this weekend at 7 degrees, but that's still fairly breathtaking. I swam head down front crawl for 200m on Saturday and 400m on Sunday in preparation for next weekend. I wonder what the temperature will be at Brokwell Lido for Freezefest 2026 ?

19/01/2026

Do I like getting into freezing cold water?
Nope.

Do I get in anyway?
Always.

I still feel the fear every time, but wild swimming has taught me to face discomfort, trust myself, and keep moving.

And that mindset? It’s exactly how I run my business.

Challenges, fears, the things we avoid… they’re all waves. You meet them head‑on, and you grow.

If you’re ready to face your next wave and want someone right beside you, let’s talk.

There’s no better feeling than diving in and getting started.

What’s stopping you?

16/01/2026

“Family, flexibility, freedom.”

These aren’t just buzzwords.
They’re the reason I do what I do.

I built my business to work around my life and I help my clients do the same.

Because business should support your life, not consume it.

14/01/2026

What does freedom look like in business?

It’s different for everyone. For me, it’s evolved as my children have grown and my business has expanded.

Freedom isn’t just about time. It’s knowing your business is running smoothly even when you’re not watching. When I’m away, knowing my team has everything covered means the world.

Freedom is trusting your numbers, having systems that work, and support that fits around your life – so you can enjoy both work and family and reconnect with the joy of business ownership.

That’s what I help my clients build.

What does freedom mean to you?

13/01/2026

13/01/2026

Is cashflow tight after Christmas? Here's an easy way to save some money...

The current freeze means that the sea temperature has dropped to 5 degrees. It was positively breathtaking, so this week's tip is short and sweet.

Go through your subscriptions and cancel any that you are not using.

Let me know how much money you've saved.