Baxterworld - About Us
About Us
Let’s talk a bit about us. Baxterworld settled its roots back in 1988. Ray Baxter, our founder, initially started operations under ‘Baxter Associates’ in Belfast, NI. As early pioneers using cloud technology we were able to broaden our service reach to Europe and beyond, though our main client base remains in the UK and Ireland.
At the heart of our operation we are purebred management accountants – a role typically found in large companies where an in-house finance department is the norm. As seasoned small business owners, we understand the pulse of this sector. Our objective? To bring that high level of financial reporting to SMEs offering unique insights that pave the way to success. How do we do this? By continuously staying at the forefront of cloud and automation technology, enabling us to excel at efficiency.
Fast forward 35 years, and that ethos remains firmly entrenched in our company’s DNA. We promise you a service that is efficient, comprehensive, and always with a friendly touch. Welcome to Baxterworld. Keep reading to learn more about us.
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Baxterworld’s – News, Articles and Blogs About Us
What Is Happening With Student Loans In England?
A significant row has erupted over the repayment terms for so-called “Plan 2” student loans. These loans were taken out by students in England who began university between 2012 and 2023. It affects around five to six million graduates. At the centre of the controversy is the government’s decision to…
Charities Are Running Shops to Generate Unrestricted Funds
What Are Restricted And Unrestricted Funds? Charities are mainly funded via grants, contracts and sponsorships, which are earmarked the purposes of the funding. This restricts ways a charity may spend such funds and requires reporting to the funders. This type of funding is called restricted funds. But what can a…
UK Government is Funding AI Implementation for Small Businesses.
Small businesses in the UK are always ambitious to innovate. Currently they’re looking at artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for better productivity, efficiency and planning. And finally small businesses in the UK have access to a growing range of financial support programmes, designed to help cover development costs, build…
Gross Profit: The KPI That Makes or Breaks Hospitality Businesses
In hospitality, sales figures might look impressive, but they don’t tell the full story. We regularly see restaurants, cafés and coffee shops with busy tills and packed tables that still struggle to generate cash. More often than not, the issue sits with one key metric: gross profit. It is one…
Strengthen your food safety practices with free support from Food Standards Agency.
The FSA is urging food businesses to put food safety at the heart of their operations in 2026. Its Here to Help programme offers a wide range of free tools, training and guidance designed to help you protect your customers and run a safer business. Whether you operate a café,…
So, we asked ChatGPT about challenges businesses face with their accountants.
So, we asked ChatGPT “what are the main shortcomings small businesses find with the service provided by their accountant?”. We were surprised by some of the issues small business face and decided to respond to each. ChatGPT said: Small businesses tend to complain about a pretty consistent set of shortcomings…