Business support services

Management information

Regular management information is vital to the continued success of any business. We work closely with you to get to know your business so we can make suggestions to help improve profits or to develop and grow your business. We can prepare your monthly or quarterly management accounts to ensure you always have reliable and accurate information on which to base your business decisions.

Payroll

Running a payroll can be time consuming and complicated and divert resources from the core activities of your business. We can address this by installing payroll software and training your staff, or alternatively we can run your payroll for you. Outsourcing this activity helps relieve the pressure and we can offer cost-effective solutions. We are able to provide the complete service, what ever the size or complexity of your business, or simply provide support when needed.

Bookkeeping

We can help you with all your general bookkeeping requirements, either at your offices or at our office. You may require help to write up books or need us to add the finishing touches to information on bookkeeping systems in order to create your own management information. If you do not employ a bookkeeper then we can take up the role or help you recruit the right person for your business. We have access to a network of self-employed bookkeepers who can provide a very cost-effective solution where a full-time bookkeeper is not required.

Business planning and forecasts

Are you looking to raise finance to fund growth or an acquisition, or do you need to prepare a budget for the next 12 months in order to set targets and monitor performance? 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.

Liaising with banks and institutions

We offer support when liasing with banks and other financial institutions. Whether you are negotiating with your existing bankers or seeking new sources of finance such as a new loan or mortgage, asset-based finance or private equity, drawing on our wealth of experience and extensive contacts we can support our clients through this often daunting experience.

Corporate finance and due diligence

If you are considering acquiring another business, we can help you to identify and evaluate suitable targets, assist in negotiating terms with the vendors, help you to raise finance and carry out detailed due diligence to ensure that you know exactly what you are getting for your money! Alternatively, if you are thinking about selling part or all of your business, we can help you find the best buyer and maximise the sale proceeds for what is probably the culmination of a lifetime's work.