Startups & SMEs

Supporting start-ups and growing businesses

Starting and growing a business involves making decisions that can affect its future for years to come. Choosing the right business structure, managing cash flow, employing staff and understanding your tax obligations are all important considerations from the outset.

We work with start-ups, owner-managed businesses and established SMEs across a wide range of sectors, providing accountancy, tax and business advice as your business develops.

How we can help

We support start-ups and SMEs with a range of financial, tax and business matters, including:

  • Business start-up advice and company formation
  • Accounts, audit and financial reporting
  • Tax planning and compliance
  • Online accounting and cloud software
  • Payroll and HR support
  • Cash flow forecasting and business planning

Frequently Asked Questions

The right structure will depend on your circumstances, including how you intend to operate, your expected profits, whether you’ll employ staff and your future plans. We can explain the options and help you choose the most appropriate structure from the outset.

Cash flow is one of the biggest challenges for many growing businesses. Forecasting income and expenditure, managing payment terms and understanding your working capital can help you pan ahead and avoid unnecessary pressure on the business.

We can help with many of the practical and financial aspects of setting up a business, including choosing the right business structure, registering with HMRC, setting up accounting software, payroll, tax planning and ongoing compliance.

VAT registration will depend on your turnover and business activities. We can advise whether registration is required, whether voluntary registration may be beneficial and the most appropriate VAT scheme for your business.

Yes. We provide payroll services and HR support, helping businesses understand their responsibilities as employers and supporting them as they recruit and grow their teams.

Yes. As your business develops, your requirements are likely to change. We can continue to support you with areas such as business planning, funding, corporate finance, tax planning and succession planning as your business evolves

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