The end of 2011 is nearly upon us, with the dawn of a bright New Year imminent.

Or is it? News reports are telling us on an almost daily basis that the UK may very well be heading towards another recession. Some say we should spending less; others that we should be investing more.

Whichever party is right, enterprise - no matter what size or industry - must continue in order to keep the economy going. Planning is key, irrespective of the economic climate. So have you got your Haverhill business ready for 2012?

Your accounts

If you were planning on posting your self assessment tax return, you've already missed the deadline, which was October 31st. However, self assessment tax returns, when sent online, can be filed by January 31st 2012, but you must register for HMRC online services in order to take advantage of this extension.

If you're a larger company or you're not particularly knowledgeable about accounting, it would make sense to find a reliable, approachable accountant to take care of your accounting and bookkeeping needs. Paul Donno & Co are Haverhill based, award-winning accountants, who provide accountancy, bookkeeping, payroll and business consultancy expertise to companies of all shapes and sizes.

Conference facilities

When it comes to meeting important clients, smaller businesses and sole traders  can often find it difficult to find appropriate conference facilities. The Falcon Suite at Days Inn Haverhill is ideal for meetings, presentations, training sessions and interviews, with basic room hire from just £100 per day.

Promotional clothing

Haverhill promotional clothing specialist, K and A Design, has been helping local businesses, sports teams and clubs to professionally and effectively promote themselves through a variety of promotional clothing, workwear and gifts.

Web design

An effective website will promote your company and sell your products and services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Design Office will help your business stand out from the crowd, providing first class web design, marketing and design expertise. The agency has been built through referrals and word of mouth recommendations, which is a testament to the quality of their work.