These three accounts books were the only ones recommended by the BBC video “Accounting for the Terrified”. Please note these are cash books with instructions for recording all your business income and expenses, mainly for tax purposes. These are not manuals on book-keeping. For more information on taxation and book-keeping, refer to our "Greatest Little Business Book".
You can buy an accounts book by mail order direct from us (UK postage free), or online from WH Smith or Rymans, or instore in main branches of WH Smith or Rymans.
The Best Small Business Accounts Book (Yellow version)
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This YELLOW version has a Weekly layout with one page for each week of trading. It is ideal for non-VAT businesses, such as: the Self-Employed, Beauticians, Cafés, Chiropodists, Cleaning Services, Driving Instructors, Garden Services, Guest Houses, Hairdressers, Market Traders, Painters & Decorators, Shops, Taxi Drivers and most similar businesses. A4 size; Hardcover |
- Well proven since launched in 1991. Updated regularly.
- Full Instructions and Worked Example.
- Designed specifically for the UK tax system.
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The Best Small Business Accounts Book (Blue version)
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This BLUE version has a Monthly layout with 4 pages for each month. It is ideal for non-VAT businesses, such as: Builders, Consultants, Craftworkers, Designers, Engineers, Freelancers, Hauliers, Internet Traders, Kennels & Catteries, Landscapers, Mail Order, Manufacturers, Motor Mechanics, Photographers, Plant Nurseries, Tradespeople, Trainers and most similar businesses. A4 size; Hardcover |
- Well proven since launched in 1991. Updated regularly.
- Easy-to-do monthly bank statement check.
- Full Instructions and Worked Example.
- Designed specifically for the UK tax system.
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The Best V.A.T. Business Accounts Book
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This VAT version has a Monthly layout with 4 pages for each month. It is ideal for VAT registered businesses, such as: Builders & Contractors, Consultants, Craftworkers, Designers, Engineers, Freelancers, Hauliers, Internet Traders, Kennels & Catteries, Landscapers, Mail Order, Manufacturers, Motor Traders, Photographers, Plant Nurseries, Property Maintenance, Tradespeople, Trainers and most similar businesses. A4 size; Hardcover |
- Ideal if you are new to VAT.
- Simplifies the completion of your VAT Returns.
- Full Instructions and Worked Example.
- Complete accounts and VAT in one compact book.
- Well proven since launched in 1993. Updated regularly.
- Designed specifically for the UK tax system.
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