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Business Services and Consultancy

helping to start, manage and grow your business, providing solutions and maximising your profits

Business start-ups

Most people starting up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. However, they are often not experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters can appear daunting.

Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business but you do need the support of a team of trained experts.

We can help. Just bring us your business ideas and we will help you to make them a reality!

We will help you to:

• decide on the most suitable structure for your business - sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company;
• prepare a business plan, cash flow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts;
• assess the finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance and draw up the necessary proposals;
• establish a good working relationship with your bank;
• complete any registration procedures with Companies House and HMRC;
• deal with company secretarial issues;
• set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements;
• decide on what computer hardware to buy and help with the installation of accountancy software;
• keep on top of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and other accounting requirements; and help with all aspects of business compliance and administration.

Business budgets, planning and forecasts

Every business should plan ahead to ensure success but daily business pressures often conspire to delay the strategic planning process. Financial forecasts are a crucial part of any business plan and we will ensure these are both meaningful and robust.

IT advice on accounting systems

We can help you to decide on the best accountancy package to suit your business.

Liaising with banks and institutions

We offer support when liaising with banks and other financial institutions. Drawing on our wealth of experience we can support our clients through this often daunting experience.

Payroll bureau

Our dedicated payroll department can provide weekly or monthly payroll services, dealing with PAYE, NIC, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, Student Loans and Working Family Credits.

Bookkeeping & VAT teturns

Our bookkeeping department takes the strain out of routine accounting, allowing you to concentrate on your business. By using our bookkeeping service, you can offload all the hassle of managing your financial records. If you do not employ a bookkeeper then we can take up the role or help you recruit the right person for your business.

VAT (Value Added Tax) is one of the most complex taxes imposed on business and one that many businesses inadvertently overpay or underpay. With a constant stream of detailed changes to the regulations, businesses can find it difficult to ensure they comply.

We provide a cost effective VAT service and work with a wide variety of businesses, providing varying levels of support from general advice to VAT return completion. We have helped many of our clients to reduce VAT assessments and minimise their VAT liabilities.

Company secretarial services

We have extensive expertise in company incorporation, compliance and administration, and can provide a valuable company secretarial service to companies of all sizes. We can help you to comply with your statutory obligations under the Companies Act and ensure you avoid any penalties for late filing of annual returns, accounts and other documents.