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Fund your business with CAMPARI and ICE
If you’ve ever wondered how lenders look at funding applications you may be suprised to learn that many of them use the CAMPARI method. No I’m not talking about the bitter drink famously advertised by Lorraine Chase in the 1980’s (for those of you not old enough to remember this may help). But in today’s…
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BLOG: Business lessons learned from lockdown to take forward as pandemic continues
By Sean Farnell, Partner All signs are pointing towards further restrictions being placed on us all here in the UK, just as businesses are starting to build up some momentum. While it seems unlikely that any further rules will be quite as severe as those places on individuals and firms back in March, businesses across…
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Reaction to new Chancellor support measures (24/9)
Burgis & Bullock Partner Sean Farnell reacts to the latest wave of economic support measures announced today (24 September) by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. I’m really pleased that the Chancellor has listened to business. It has been obvious for the last few months that the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) coming to an end in October would…
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Has your Insurer declined a claim due to Covid-19 lockdown?
Although many thousands of businesses have been declined claims against business insurance policies for losses incurred during the pandemic, there was some good news from the Courts last week. The Financial Conduct Suthority (FCA) last week took a case against insurers to the High Court using a representative sample of policy wordings used by eight…
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Apprenticeship success at Burgis & Bullock
Trainee tax specialist Kingsley Rhule has completed his four-year apprenticeship with Burgis & Bullock despite the challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic this year. Kingsley, now 22, joined the leading accountancy firm at 18 and has been working within the personal tax team during his Level 4 apprenticeship. He took on the apprenticeship after…
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Funding and Grants Available to help Covid-19 Affected Businesses
Since March when the government announced the initial National Lockdown there have been a raft of support initiatives launched, and many now closed, to support the economy. As furlough winds down over the next few months we thought it might be useful to highlight some of the support still available which you may not have…
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BLOG: Budget could feature treble-tax hike – with wealthy taking the hit
As reports circulate that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is planning a three-pronged tax raid on the wealthy in the upcoming Budget, Burgis & Bullock’s Head of Tax Anne Rose reviews the possible changes. We know that Sunak is a young, ambitious Chancellor and were it not for Covid would have already set out his economic agenda…
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Temperance diversifies after lockdown to continue support for local artists
A Leamington café and bar which has become a hub for the creative arts will be able to continue its support for artists after diversifying post-lockdown. Temperance, based in heart of the town on Bath Street, was set up in May 2018 and temporarily shut in March when Covid-19 forced the blanket closure of cafes,…
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How to work out break even for your business
If you’re confident there’s a genuine demand for your potential product or service (and at the price you want), the next step is to work out how much you need to sell each month to make a profit. Will your business venture be worth it? It’s unlikely your business will be profitable from day one.…
Understanding your business finances is about far more than meeting your statutory obligations. While many business owners focus on sales and turnover, a deeper understanding of profitability, cash flow and overall financial performance can lead to better decision-making and long-term business success. The financial statements produced by your accountant can …
August 14, 2026
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