Growing a Business in a Digital World
Tuesday 7th October at 7pm
Synopsis:
We are joined by experts from Azets, a top 10 firm of accountants and business advisors, to explore issues that are faced by small owner-managed businesses in today's economic climate. With the looming Making Tax Digital rulings, which take effect from 6 April 2026, businesses are facing increased requirements to submit more information to HMRC in a digital format. There are 7 key ways to grow your profit or cash flow in your business, and the move to digital first is empowering business owners to understand their numbers and take action to move to working "on" their business rather than "in" it. Join our speakers to cover several topics that business owners query, and for a Q&A:
- Seven ways to grow your business
- Navigating Making Tax Digital (MTD)
- Cloud accounting made easy
- Maximising tax relief and preventing common tax pitfalls
- Tips for better financial management
Biographies:
Frankie Eyton-Jones, Accounts and Business Advisory
Frankie has worked in accounting and finance for over 12 years and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2017. Originally from the South East, she is now located in Devon, where she works for Azets. She has worked with a variety of businesses and non-profit organisations throughout her career, both in practice and industry, including a wide range of small and owner-managed businesses. In her time, she has supported several startups, assisting them in scaling up via:
- Financial modelling, stakeholder reporting and grant proposals
- Weekly cashflow forecasting and reporting
- Accountability coaching
- Provision of outsourcing services
- Tax planning and compliance
- Digital system implementation
Her approach to businesses is to determine the owner and director’s personal goals and ultimately how they can achieve them via their business. This allows her to work with her clients to support them and provide a holistic service to grow and succeed.
Sarah McDermott, Private Client Tax
Sarah has over 20 years of experience in personal tax across the West Country. Proud of her Cornish roots, she has worked with clients from a wide range of industries—from diversified farms and property portfolios to leisure and tourism businesses, small family enterprises, and innovative global companies. At Azets, Sarah enjoys supporting individuals, Directors and OMBs in meeting their regular tax compliance needs while looking at practical solutions to meet their short- and long-term goals. This includes advising on tax-efficient strategies across multiple taxes. Sarah also works with the Employment Taxes Team, supporting delivery and advice on benefits in kind and rewarding employees
Chair of the SMA, Yvonne Blake, will open the event at 7pm. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
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Yvonne Blake
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Frankie Eyton-Jones
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Sarah McDermott
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