Accountants Success Secrets with Chris Hopwood of Tidal Accounting

This week’s episode welcomes Chris Hopwood, ACA, the founder of Tidal Accounting in Leeds. Chris made the leap from leading outsourcing teams in established accountancy firms to launching his own practice during the chaos of COVID. With a growing team, he’s built a reputation for supporting children’s activity providers—yes, those martial arts camps and holiday clubs you’ve always wondered about—as well as construction, property, and startup clients. Co-hosts Philippa Haynes and MARK LEE FCA draw out Chris’s practical wisdom and honest reflections, including: How to pick a niche (even when it finds you by accident), and why it can transform your business. When to be picky with clients, the subtle art of the “vibe check,” and why not every shoe fits. Systems and scaling: why adopting the right tech early (instead of when you’re drowning in spreadsheets) is a sanity-saver. Expect plenty of relatable laughs and down-to-earth advice, whether you’re fresh out of university, a seasoned sole practitioner, or somewhere inbetween—especially if you’ve ever wondered about VAT woes or wrestled with imposter syndrome. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your network! The Accountants' Success Secrets is sponsored by Pinnacle Global Group, a trusted outsourcing partner with over 100 clients in the UK and Ireland. To find out more please visit: www.pinnacleoss.co.uk a part of www.pinnacleglobalgroup.com _________________________________________________________________ Interested in becoming a Patreon for exclusive content for just the price of a coffee? Follow the link here for more details and sign up: www.patreon.com/accountantssuccesssecret