Page 16 • The HERALD • 23rd April 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Simon Chadwick This issue’s trusted member of the Waterside Network Group is Maples Bookkeeping. For many of us, VAT, payroll and other bookkeeping necessities are a day-to-day strain. However, by using the skills and experience of Martin Deadman at Maples Bookkeeping Services, based in Hythe, you can relax in the knowledge that your accounts are in good hands. Martin is a certi ed bookkeeper licensed by the Institute of Certi ed Bookkeepers with many years of business, nancial and management experience. Under HMRC’s Making Tax Digital strategy, all businesses are having to change the way they record their nances and interact with the tax man. is means getting to grips with Cloud-based accounting systems, and falling in line with HMRC’s expectations. Martin has already helped a plethora of local businesses negotiate this di cult hurdle with his expertise in Quickbooks, Xero and Freeagent. For many business owners, the accounting side of running their business leaves them cold, and o en frustrated, but because Martin is an Advanced Quickbooks Online Proadvisor (Platinum Partner), a Xero Bronze Certi ed Advisor and a Freeagent Certi ed Practitioner, you can rest assured that you’re getting the essential help you need to comply with HMRC’s changes. Martin can o er a exible, e cient approach to assisting you, utilising modern technology to give you peace of mind. So whether you need help with Year End, Self Assessment Returns, or just a few regular hours per week to keep your accounts up-to-date, Martin, and Maples Bookkeeping, are there for you. For a full list of ways in which Maples Bookkeeping can help, please take a look at the website, and take advantage of the free consultation and no-obligation quote. ere’s no better time than now to get to grips with your accounts. Please visit www.maplesbookkeeping.co.uk Alternatively, please use the contact details, opposite. Are You Overpaying On Your Household Bills? by Claire Curl, Fair Bills With energy prices constantly changing, many households don’t realise they could be paying more than they need to. In fact, most people rarely review their bills - meaning savings can easily be missed. Here are a few quick tips to stay in control: • Check if you’re on a xed or variable energy tari • Keep an eye on contract end dates • Review how many providers you’re using—multiple bills can mean confusion • Consider combining services to simplify your monthly outgoings I help households bring energy, broadband and mobile together into one simple monthly bill through Utility Warehouse. is not only makes things easier to manage but can also unlock access to xed tari s, helping protect you from future price rises. If you’re unsure what you’re currently paying, or just want a second opinion, I o er a free, no-obligation bill review. Please call Claire at Fair Bills on: 07823 554 362. For bills that are fair speak to Claire. Claire Curl, Fair Bills Martin Deadman, Maples Bookkeeping
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