In our news section we try to keep you up to date with important business issues and what is going on here at the office in North Devon.

KVA are involved with a number of projects from various different backgrounds, with differing requirements and workloads.

We have a number of clients, some of which we purely offer bookkeeping services to, some clients have purchased Quickbooks from us and had some training, but most have liked what we do and have asked to have more management reports and feedback from us, and others have regular meetings with advice or mentoring to ensure a healthy and profitable future for their business.

North Devon Business Alliance.... more »

The North Devon Busines Alliance has been established by experienced North Devon business owners and executives to represent the interests of all businesses in the area and, through supporting existing businesses and encouraging start-ups, to develop the full potential of the local economy. The aim of this not for profit networking group is for the North Devon economy to thrive so everyone can enjoy the benefits of living and working in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. You can follow them online by using social media sites. twitter @northdevon, facebook.com/ndevonbusiness, or join the North Devon group at LinkedIn.com

NDBA event....

Learn how to start using twitter and facebook to promote your business. Follow this link to the NDBA website for more information. We are all just learning how to use this new tool to keep in contact and promote our business, but it is social too, so please join in the conversations and share your experiences with others, or come along to a lunch meeting. The Chichester Arms, on the last Friday of the month.

Make the most of your local FSB Group....

The FSB is Britain's largest business organisation representing the self-employed and small businesses providing feedback and lobbying to local council and government on behalf of all small businesses.

One of the best forms of advertising for your company is a personal recommendation so start networking! Our local branch of The Federation of Small Businesses have monthly meetings in Bideford where local small business people can get together for a networking breakfast. There are similar events arranged across the country. There are larger events throughout the year too, many offer training and advice, talks and guidance, some are purely social for you to meet up with other business people and make useful contacts, as well as promoting yourself. KVA have been involved with the FSB for some time and work alongside other members to offer support, arrange events or give talks for our local branch.
Read more about how the FSB are working in this recession and where to go to find help for your business, follow this link
The FSB has a number of ongoing campaigns to protect our local small businesses read more about the changes proposed by following this link

West Country Networking Event.... more »

Join in for a relaxed and fun evening river Cruise on the Oldenburg – Friday September 10th Boarding at 6.30pm raising money for Childrens Hospice South West. To book tickets go to their website.
This very friendly group would like as many businesses as possible to come along and enjoy a meal and informal network with each other.

Management reports and advice for a Local Country Pub....

For some time KVA have been working closely with a busy local country pub to help the owners fully understand the financial aspect of running your own business. The owners were referred to us for bookkeeping purposes, however we also provide management reports, profit and loss analysis and support, we liaise with the owners accountants for tax and VAT returns. Any work done here in the office can easily be transferred onto the pubs own copy of Quickbooks to enable the owners to see exactly how their business is doing.

Business set up and advice for an internet based sales company.... more »

KVA have been working closely with a new company based in North Devon but aiming to sell its products nationwide, helping with the set up of the business, business plans, banking, applying for business grants, setting up software for accounting and administration, and assisting in the setting up of a web site and web shop.

Full financial and administrative support for a business in Saudi Arabia....

KVA have been recommended to assist with the set up of a business based in Saudi Arabia, this will be a new subsidiary company, from another large organisation that Kevin is currently working with, Kevin will be responsible for accounting, administration systems, banking and ensuring control of the money from afar.

Business mentoring for a leisure company..... more »

KVA have been providing mentoring support and guidance to a business owner with a company set up as a distributor selling goods to the leisure market in the UK. Monthly meetings are held to discuss performance and activity of the previous month and to effectively plan ahead for the following month, looking at marketing, seasonality, figures and management reports. Business plans are also put into place looking ahead into the future concerning promotions, seasons, finance and accounts.

K & V Associates Ltd. Telephone: 0845 345 2948 or if calling from outside the UK + 44 1237 451848

KVA Reg: 02957641, VAT: GB 604 0092 91, Registered office: 69 High Street , Bideford, Devon EX39 2AN