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Five business mistakes – and how to avoid them

At Merlin, we’re at our best when we’re helping clients reach their life goals. ‘Keeping the books’ is only part of the picture. Every business is really about people, and every business owner has their own hopes, dreams and fears. Some want to work hard…

Andrew GwynneOctober 14, 2026

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Do you know what your numbers know?

We’ve been blogging on our website for five years now. So it can be interesting to look back on what’s been popular with our clients. One surprise from our email stats was that lots of folk were interested in our plain-English take on financial accounts.…

Andrew GwynneAugust 3, 2026

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What you can learn from a hotel doorman

Let’s imagine you’re in London for a weekend. You’ll see elegant hotels - perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to stay in one. You’ll sense the quiet prestige of places like The Ritz, quietly rising above the hurly-burly. Outside, the perfectly composed doorman seems like part…

Andrew GwynneApril 7, 2026

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How to get more from HMRC….

.....by ticking the Gift Aid box when making donations to charities. As accountants, we’re often asked about the most efficient ways to support good causes. One of the most effective – and very often overlooked – is Gift Aid. It’s a long-standing government initiative that…

KarenFebruary 17, 2026

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Wanted: a long memory for reading this blog

The team here can’t quite believe it, as this month we celebrate 20 years in business. We want to thank you for your continued support. We also thought it would be fun to look back at some milestones in our journey - and remember what…

Andrew GwynneOctober 30, 2025

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Stories, advice and inspiration

Five business mistakes – and how to avoid them

Do you know what your numbers know?

What you can learn from a hotel doorman

How to get more from HMRC….

Wanted: a long memory for reading this blog