Santander - Free Business Banking

Whilst paying in junior's hard earned penny jar contents into his savings account at the Abbey (now Santander) branch on Shandwick Place, my eye was caught by their free business banking for life offer.

I'm not sure what happens if you actually want to pick the brains of a bank manager, but it sounds like a decent offer.

Beer 3-30

We're having a "Beer 3-30" gathering on Friday 6th November 2009 at All Bar One, George Street, Edinburgh.

What is Beer 3-30? It's a very informal gathering of our clients, associates and other like minded folk. We talk about everything but business (that's what Monday 9.00 am to Friday 3.29 pm is for)

The Beer (or wine, soft drink if you prefer) is on One Accounting until the kitty runs out.

Oh, we start at 3.30 and finish at 6.00 (or later if the mood takes us)

Contact Chris or Neil at info@oneaccounting.co.uk if you want to join us.

Trams, Tourists and Traffic Wardens

Hello there. This is the first in an occassional series of words and thoughts from a dynamic, modern accounting firm who in a previous decade would have been referred to as "The Bean Counters".

Like most folk in Edinburgh, we can't actually get out to see our clients in August because of the three T's that get in the way of daily transportation.

- Trams (apparently some tram rails have now been laid on Princes Street)
- Tourists (recession? what recession!)
- Traffic Wardens (Can anyone explain why I can't park on a yellow line on a Sunday?)

Of course wearing a suit and tie on the Royal Mile on a sunny Monday makes you a magnet for overseas visitors to ask for directions to The Scott Monument, Scottish Parliament, The Fudge Shop, Arthurs Seat and (I kid you not) Berwick-on-Tweed.

Sure beats answering questions about S419, IR35 etc.