Herefordshire Means Business is a platform dedicated to uniting and supporting local businesses through networking events, training courses, and strategic connections. We have created a strong business community for our county; a platform where local businesses can make new contacts, exchange ideas and increase visibility.

We run events divided into four sections across the calendar year including Networking Breakfasts, Business Expo, Business Conference and organise and host the Herefordshire Business Awards.

In addition, we offer coaching, mentoring and training covering all key areas from starting to running a growing business. In groups of varying size or one-to-one, our friendly experts are happy to adapt to your busy lifestyle – offering courses both online and in person.

H erefordshire Means Business founder and director, Rich Beale is also a qualified bookkeeper and has run a successful bookkeeping practice for over 13 years. He has also been a Xero Certified Advisor for over 10 years.

We are offering 45 minute slots where you can meet with Rich to discuss your business accounting and bookkeeping queries and help you discover and signpost support for you and your business.

The areas we can help you with include:

• Setting up your business formally
• Registering with HMRC
• General bookkeeping and Accountancy queries
• Expenses - what can and can't be claimed
• A dvice and Support

Please note that we are not able to give legal, tax or specialist advice but will be able to refer you to relevant partners and organisations if appropriate