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Della Hudson
pro Member - BRISTOL
Minerva Accountants Bristol and Somerset...
As a business owner you have 101 things to do and looking after your numbers is just one of them. Minerva Accountants can act as your wingman and take care of all of this for you for a fixed monthly fee.
A bit about me...
Founder of FIVE businesses (2 successful exits), author of THREE books (2 award winning), and mother of TWO fabulous human beings I like to keep busy! I'm a chartered accountant, business coach, and currently Chair of ICAEW West of England as well and sitting on the global council.
Fortunately I have a brilliant team to support me in all this and they can support you too.
When not working I like to cook and eat with friends, visit local theatres, travel more widely, and run veeeeery slowly. My favourite thing in life is a well made cup of tea.
My blogs
Tax Tips - MTD latest
by Della Hudson on 11th Aug 2025
MTD (Making Tax Digital) for corporation tax has now been shelved as HMRC are turning their attention to e-invoicing which will have the same effect. In the meantime MTD for sole traders and landlords is still going ahead April...
A bit more about me
What's the most enjoyable thing about your work?
I love helping people to achieve the business the first dreamt of. That might be as simple as taking away the hassle and worry of their accounts or coaching them through to success.
What is your vision for your business?
This isn't my first business so it's all about creating somewhere I and my team enjoy working for fabulous clients. This means that we only take on clients who fit our business values and are fun to work with.
If you could give one single piece of advice to a new start up business, what would it be?
Be clear what YOU want out of your business and don't lose sight of that.
Which business person or company do you admire most and why?
Deborah Meaden has been successful without compromising her values. She's also rather keen on businesses knowing their numbers before they enter the Dragons' Den.
Which one phrase or quote sums up your attitude to business life?
Life is too short not to enjoy what you do for a living.
What made you join WMB and how do you plan to make the most of the network?
I've spoken at a few of the groups and love the ethos and friendships that are obvious in each group.
What do you do at week-ends?
Cook and eat!
Weekends are for me so I try not to let work spill into my personal time.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what 2 luxury items would you take?
Books!
What book are you currently reading?
Only one? I usually have several on the go as I like business books and trashy romances in paperback, Kindle, and audio formats.
What book(s) would you recommend?
Obviously my own as I wrote that to answer all the questions that my clients ask! Growing by Numbers: how to scale up your small business with confidence.
I regularly recommend Bryony Thomas's Watertight Marketing, Michael Gerber's E-Myth, The Twelve Week Year, and Atomic Habits.
Who's your personal hero and why?
My Mum. She's the only person I'm scared of ;-)
What is your worst experience in business or work?
Working for a traditional manufacturing company that seemed to live in the past so they focused on reducing costs rather than investing for growth.
What was your first ever job?
Working in a library.
I've also worked as a cleaner, bar staff, waitress, lifeguard, swimming teacher, English teacher in France, French teacher in UK. athletics coach. Most of my career has been spent in accounts, IT, coaching and professional speaking.
Where is your favourite place in the world and why?
Anywhere near water, whether that's the sea, a river, or a lake. Water is my relaxing, happy place.
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