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RIP NHS
Thursday 5th May 2022 in Fox Folder
Today I think the NHS finally broke, as a result of many years of underfunding. Not being political here, only stating my observations of an incident that happened to someone close to me. Let’s call him George. This is not an isolated or even surprising occurrence, as I have experienced many similar situations while….
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I hate chasing people for the money they owe me
Friday 8th April 2022 in Accountancy
Don’t get me wrong – I have done credit control in my time. It’s a job – not my favourite, but I can do it. It is easier doing it as an employee, or for someone else. Then it is a purely business transaction – no emotion needed. What I have a problem with….
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Why would anyone get a Power of Attorney?
Monday 4th April 2022 in Fox Folder
What is a Power of Attorney? The Gov.uk website describes it as: “A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.” https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney It is something you do whilst you….
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Textbook – how not to run a business
Wednesday 30th March 2022 in Accountancy
I recently had the dubious pleasure of trying to help a business owner out of a hole. The Problem He had set up his business – limited company, as a plumber. His friend said he would help and do all the back office stuff. He did ask an accountant to help him, but his….
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Caring for Derek – Kate Garraway you are not alone
Monday 28th February 2022 in General interest
I recently watched a documentary that Kate Garraway made about caring for her husband who has Long Covid that has caused him to be virtually completely disabled. It is an interesting watch for myself, as my boyfriend is similarly incapacitated. When I first met Kevin he was already a wheelchair user, and needed hoists to….
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Digital vs Analogue
Monday 28th February 2022 in Fox Folder
I saw this joke on Facebook. It made me laugh, but it was just so close to the mark. Kevin, who has MS, has many conditions that require differing levels of support from the medical profession. As he cannot use a phone or computer, I will very often contact them on his behalf. If you….
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Why it’s so important to take photographs
Tuesday 22nd February 2022 in Fox Folder
I am not very good at remembering to take photographs. If you look at the saved photos on my phone you will mostly see photos of lateral flow tests I have taken, and random items of clothing that I have found lying round the house so I can ask the kids who owns them…..
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What is probate?
Sunday 10th October 2021 in Probate
In simple terms it is the process by which you transfer ownership of property for someone who has died, on to the people they want to have their property. Hopefully, before someone dies they will have written a will and expressed what they want to happen to their property once they have died. If they….
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Why did I sell my accountancy practice?
Saturday 9th October 2021 in Accountancy
My cousin summed it up very succintly. He was describing his accountant, and wouldn’t give me her details as she was “perpetually overwhelmed” and would be too busy to take on any more work. My first reaction – but that’s just normal. But then I thought – why should that be normal? And then the….
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How was the Fox Folder conceived?
Saturday 9th October 2021 in Fox Folder
I have always been a fairly organised person. As an accountant it comes naturally. And with clients it has been a continual battle to get information to prepare tax returns, year in, year out. I can remember my dad telling me as a child that tax returns are easy, it’s just the finding of….
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