Business journey

From startup to exit

Building a successful business is an adventure and we feel privileged to support our clients at every stage of their journey.

For startups we offer a blend of practical business setup services and strategic guidance, as required. We can help you decide whether to establish your business as a limited company, or operate as a sole trader, or through a partnership – each has its pros and cons in terms of tax and liability. We’ll also take care of statutory company registrations to make sure HMRC and Companies House know what they need to know from day one.

When the time comes to go for growth, perhaps taking on your first employees or seeking outside funding, we’ll also be there. Our expert advisers can support you in preparing  business plans that will make lenders and investors want to say “Yes!”. They’ll also provide the analysis, reporting and challenge you need to make sharp decisions, quickly, backed up by hard numbers. From payroll to bookkeeping, we can also provide all the functions of an in-house finance team, efficiently, and without additional staff costs.

Mature, established businesses need to maximise returns and profitability. We can advise on achieving efficiencies, tax planning and strategies for making the most of any cash reserves.

Finally, when it comes to preparing to sell or exit your business, we’ll provide guidance on increasing its value, succession planning, capital gains tax (CGT) and more. Ultimately, it’s about taking control to ensure you get the pay day you deserve while paying only a fair and reasonable amount of tax.