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March 22, 2023
LSGK looking to recruit staff as client list grows
NewsAn accountancy practice is hoping to fill vacancies at its Leek office to help cope with extra demand following the acquisition of over 130 new clients in the last 12 months. LSGK Accountants Ltd, who are based in Talbot Street, have see...
January 9, 2023
Apprentice Andrew is proving a real asset to accountancy firm
NewsA Leek based accountancy practice is reaping the rewards of employing an apprentice after struggling to fill a vacancy. Andrew Williams, aged 19, who comes from Biddulph, started his apprenticeship with LSGK Accountants in June of this y...
November 11, 2022
Vinyl music shop owner records win in start-up business competition
NewsThe Dyer’s Den competition for start-up entrepreneurs in Staffordshire Moorlands has been won by a vinyl record shop owner who started his business just a few months ago. Will Madden, 24, owner of Smithfield Records based in the Smithf...
August 26, 2022
Competition seeking future business stars
NewsThe hunt for outstanding new businesses and budding entrepreneurs in the Staffordshire Moorlands is on as a start-up business competition launches for its fourth year. The Dyer’s Den competition rewards a deserving business or entrepre...
July 8, 2022
Single use plastic off the balance sheet at accountants
NewsLeek based LSGK Accountants Ltd are playing their part in tackling a global problem by signing up to a scheme designed to cut plastic pollution. Environmental pressure group, Surfers Against Sewage have devised the special business toolk...
September 21, 2021
Bite size case studies – How LSGK Accountants offer added value to our clients to improve their business and increase profitability and reduce stress.
News, UncategorizedCase Study 1 – A locally based retail outlet was using manual based systems with little control over stock and struggling with cashflow. Working alongside our client we researched and evaluated an EPOS system, with integrated stock con...
August 31, 2021
Business competition prize grows with radio advertising package
NewsA competition for start-up entrepreneurs in Staffordshire Moorlands has received a prize boost thanks to a local radio station. Biddulph based online station Churnet Sound Radio has pitched in to offer a year’s advertising for the comp...
August 31, 2021
Business competition is back bigger than ever
NewsA competition for start-up entrepreneurs in Staffordshire Moorlands is now launching with a bigger prize package and a new image makeover following a delay due to the pandemic. The Dyer’s Den competition, which first took place in 2019...
August 31, 2021
The grass isn’t always greener…..
NewsBy Jed Eatough, director LSGK Accountants “Twice in two days I have had former clients call me to ask if we would mind LSGK taking them back to look after them. “The key words here are ‘look after’. Obviously, the answer was yes but ...
August 31, 2021
Accountants pledge to protect future of young people in Leek
NewsLeek based LSGK Accountants Ltd are the latest business to sign up to a scheme to ensure the survival of a Leek youth club. @21 is based in Market Street, Leek and plays a vital role in helping and protecting the more vulnerable youngste...
August 27, 2021
Marketing investment numbers add up for accountants
NewsProfits are up at an accountancy practice who are reaping the benefits of bringing in professional help with their marketing and PR. LSGK Accountants from Leek have reported 20 per cent growth in their year ending 31 July. Even growing t...
August 27, 2021
Accountant joins influential body to help start-ups
NewsLeek based accountant, Jed Eatough (pictured), director of LSGK Accountants, is the latest businessperson to be invited to join Staffordshire Enterprise Board, run by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. The board gives support to the Cha...
August 27, 2021
Credit to business in influencing government decision
NewsA local business group has played a major role in influencing government coronavirus pandemic business policy. Board members of the Staffordshire Moorlands Chamber of Commerce discussed trade credit insurance (TCI) at their meeting in Ap...
August 27, 2021
Watertight entry seals business competition prize
NewsA competition for start-up entrepreneurs in Staffordshire Moorlands has been won by a new business providing flood risk and drainage consultancy. The 2020 winner, Rennard Consulting, was set up in October 2019 by Faye Gennard who lives i...
August 27, 2021
Early submission of accounts can pay dividends
NewsIt’s difficult to for many people to even think about submitting your tax return whilst the January 31 deadline so fresh in the memory. However, doing so could have favourable implications on your tax liability for forthcoming payments...
August 27, 2021
Accountants in gallery sponsorship deal
NewsThe Foxlowe Art Gallery in Leek have secured sponsorship for the 2019 gallery programme from a local accountancy firm. LSGK Accountants based in Talbot Street, Leek have signed up to support the gallery as part of their wider corporate s...
August 27, 2021
Purple poppies commemorate animal sacrifice
NewsFor the second year running a Leek based accountancy practice is selling purple poppies to commemorate the millions of animals that have been killed in conflicts worldwide. LSGK Accountants Ltd, were first involved with the 2018 campaign...
August 27, 2021
Football club welcomes graffiti from local artist
NewsA graffiti artist from Biddulph been invited by Leek Town FC to ‘do a Banksy’ inside the ground. Ethan Lemon, 19, from Biddulph has been running his own business, Ethn Lemo Art for over a year. He produces hand painted graffiti mural...
August 27, 2021
Leek networking group celebrates first anniversary
NewsA Leek based business networking group has reached a significant milestone by attracting over 50 different businesses since its launch in March 2018. Gone Fishing 4 Business is a business network organisation supported by Leek based acco...
August 27, 2021
Networking bags exhibition for young artist
NewsEthan Lemon, an aspiring artist from Biddulph has secured exhibition space at a popular Leek venue. Ethan, 19 is on the Princes Youth Trust Enterprise scheme. As part of the scheme he is assigned a business mentor who helps with all aspe...
August 27, 2021
Business start-ups invited to enter the den to scoop reward
NewsA competition for start-up entrepreneurs in Staffordshire Moorlands is ready to launch for the second year running. Dyer’s Den is again looking to reward a deserving business or entrepreneur with a prize worth £5000 in cash and busine...
August 27, 2021
Accountant urges sign up to digital tax returns
NewsLeek accountancy practice LSGK Accountants Ltd is urging clients who submit VAT returns to register for Making Tax Digital ready for the April start date. Businesses and individuals who are registered to pay VAT have a until the end of M...
August 27, 2021
Client loyalty toasted at Leek firm
NewsFor the second year running, a Leek based accountancy firm has marked a special anniversary with a group of clients who have been with them for over 50 years. LSGK Accountants Ltd, formerly known as Leslie SG Knott & Co Ltd, started trad...
August 27, 2021
Front of house is perfect role for Andrew
NewsVisitors to a busy accountant’s practice in Talbot Street, Leek are used to being welcomed by a friendly face in Andrew Harding. Though most clients of LSGK Accountants never give it a second thought, Andrew is quite unique in a role t...
August 27, 2021
Outdoor educators scoop Moorlands business prize
NewsA brand-new competition for start-up entrepreneurs in Staffordshire Moorlands has been won by a new business providing outdoor educational experiences for nursery children. The annual Dyer’s Den competition, which launched this year, r...
August 27, 2021
LSGK Accountants sponsor rugby club
NewsLeek accountancy firm LSGK Accountants Ltd have become the latest local business to sponsor Leek Rugby Club. LSGK Accountants Ltd, formerly known as Leslie SG Knott & Co Ltd. Started trading in Leek in 1960 and moved to its present offic...
August 27, 2021
New Competition offers Moorland’s entrepreneurs chance to shine
NewsA brand-new competition for start-up entrepreneurs is being launched by local business leaders in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Dyer’s Den is looking to reward a deserving business or entrepreneur with a prize worth £5000 in cash and b...
August 27, 2021
Prestigious appointment for local businessman
NewsDirector of Leek based LSGK Accountants, Jed Eatough (pictured) is one of the latest business leaders to be elected to the prestigious Council of the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. The Chamber’s Council comprises 40 local business...
August 27, 2021
Purple poppies commemorate animal sacrifice
NewsBusinesses in Leek and Cheadle are selling purple poppies this year to commemorate the millions of animals that have been killed in conflicts worldwide. Anne Griffin, owner of Cross Street Pet Stores in Cheadle, has supported the charity...
August 27, 2021
Cheers as accountants toast loyal clients
NewsA Leek based accountancy firm which started in 1960 has marked a special anniversary with a group of clients who have been with them for over 50 years. LSGK Accountants Ltd, formerly known as Leslie SG Knott & Co Ltd. Started trading in ...
August 27, 2021
Local business mentor helps teen entrepreneur to realise ambition of becoming his own boss
NewsAn 18-year-old budding entrepreneur is receiving a leg-up in the world of business thanks to an enterprise programme on offer from The Prince’s Trust. After signing up to The Trust’s Enterprise programme, Ethan Lemon from Biddulph ha...
August 27, 2021
Networking group launches in Leek
NewsGone Fishing 4 Business, a business network organisation which already runs successful events in Walsall and Derby, had its first meeting at the White Hart Tea Room in Leek. The meeting lasted around two hours and those attending enjoyed...
August 27, 2021
Numbers add up for sponsorship deal
NewsLeek based LSGK Accountants Ltd have become the latest sponsors of Leek Town FC . The firm, established in 1960, was previously known as Leslie SG Knott & Co Ltd. It was purchased by Cannock based finance and accountancy company Growth 4...
August 27, 2021
Accountant launches Leek networking group
NewsAn established business networking group is set to launch in Leek in mid-March. Gone Fishing 4 Business is a business network organisation supported by Leek based firm LSGK Accountants. It is launching a new group at the White Hart Tea R...