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Clearsky accounting (formerly Quay) - price hike

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    Clearsky accounting (formerly Quay) - price hike

    Hello

    Clearsky Accounting have written to me informing me that their prices are going up from £66 (ex VAT) to £120 (ex VAT) per month from 1st June. Obviously this is taking the p1ss a bit too much, so can anyone recommend an alternative to Clearsky?

    Thanks in advance :-)

    #2
    No wonder ClearSky are advertising so hard - massive price rises

    I just got a letter from them saying they are about to double the amount they charge me, as their freeze on fixed-price accountancy ends. This freeze has only been in place 3 years so 100% increase in 3 years is a pretty sweet deal for them... can't imagine many of us can do a year-on-year increase of 25% to our rates (actually it's more like 26%).

    I've been pretty happy with the service but they have to be hoping I let it go through automatically... must be others here in the same boat, what are your thoughts?
    Originally posted by MaryPoppins
    I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
    Originally posted by vetran
    Urine is quite nourishing

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      #3
      Originally posted by d000hg View Post
      I just got a letter from them saying they are about to double the amount they charge me, as their freeze on fixed-price accountancy ends. This freeze has only been in place 3 years so 100% increase in 3 years is a pretty sweet deal for them... can't imagine many of us can do a year-on-year increase of 25% to our rates (actually it's more like 26%).

      I've been pretty happy with the service but they have to be hoping I let it go through automatically... must be others here in the same boat, what are your thoughts?
      Got the same letter this morning. Not happy. I will be looking for something cheaper.

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        #4
        Oh!

        I expect mine will be on the door mat when I get home.

        Will check it out.
        Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.

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          #5
          Looking for another clearsky replacement asap

          Got my letter this morning and am furious. Started to look for another accounting company. Is 2 weeks notice sufficient since I signed up with Quay prior to the takeover?
          Vote with your feet.

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            #6
            Clearsky Price hike

            Have been quite encouraged by the competition out there. Already found other companies ie Nixon Williams or K&B Accounting who offer the full package for £75 plus vat.

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              #7
              Clearsky have £95/120 packages, I don't fully understand the difference but they are planning to switch me to the £120 one, with 2 free months if I sign up for a year which works out £100. I looked at SJD and they appear to work at £95, so the 1-year deal might not be too bad if they literally do everything for me.

              Has anyone tried complaining at Clearsky yet, I wonder if it's like mobile phones where you can argue a better deal? I certainly don't intend to pay >£100/month, planning my next step.
              Originally posted by MaryPoppins
              I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
              Originally posted by vetran
              Urine is quite nourishing

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                #8
                I can recommend AccountsNet. Very happy with them.

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                  #9
                  Just spoke to Derek Kelly MD clearsky, no help at all. Will move my business asa I find another suitable accountant.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Sandy1915 View Post
                    Have been quite encouraged by the competition out there. Already found other companies ie Nixon Williams or K&B Accounting who offer the full package for £75 plus vat.
                    I can recommend Nixon Williams.

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