Business planning

Business planning

Whether you are starting a new business venture or restructuring an established organisation, a comprehensive business plan is key to success. Planning for the future helps clarify your long term strategy and identifies the resources you need to keep on track.

Our business planning advice can be used for many functions. You may be considering a merger but are unsure if now is a good time, or you may wish to seek finance from banks or government grants. Our directors have experience in numerous cases of corporate finance, business acquisitions and family successions. We can deliver advice and reports to help you make a more informed decision or support your business case. 

Our business planning service includes:

Market analysis – We were founded in 1983 and throughout this time we have helped many business thrive, however when the economy has suffered we have seen businesses deteriorate. Through our extensive experience we can guide you through the storm with management accounts, profit projections and budgets to enable you to analyse exactly how you are performing and comparing with rivals in your industry. 

Business analysis – We produce financial reports to understand where your business currently sits and where it is going. We assess your progress and can assist with any upcoming challenges you face for example, correspondence with HMRC, company law or restructuring, as well as provide guidance on how to approach them.

Cash flow forecasts – Cash flow management is vital when running a business. We look at your business and see how you are managing your suppliers, the credit terms offered to customers and your overhead payments, to ensure that liquidity isn’t an issue for your business.

Grant audits

Innovation and development within your company can be greatly enhanced financially with assistance from grant schemes available from Innovate UK, Regional Growth Fund and many more. These schemes usually require an accountant’s report from an independent firm. We offer this service, as well as assisting with the planning, application and completion of scheme reports, at competitive rates.

Our experienced team of qualified accountant’s can provide this service on a time basis to comply with the rules of the scheme. We plan our work according to provide the level of assurance needed by the grant body.  We have signed over 20 reports in the last three years in the rail, sewing threads, automotive and food industries.

Why choose us?

We have successfully guided many clients through the ever changing business environment for over 35 years. We have an experienced team of chartered accountants who know and understand a variety of industries and the challenges that each can present. We are focused on the long-term success of your business and work in partnership with you to help prepare your business for the future.

Our clients are loyal to us and we develop strong relationships that last many years. Our staff turnover is low which gives you the reassurance that the same friendly, knowledgeable person will provide ongoing support. This also means we have a solid understanding of your industry sector and future plans for your business – a trusted advisor at your side to support your business decisions.

To find out more about our business planning support or grant audits, email or call us on 0161 370 9600.

You can also read more about us and the way we work.