Meet some of the businesses we’ve already helped

DELICATESSEN

How long?

30 Years

Brief history

Initially the business traded solely from a food market, providing a wide range of cooked meats, pork pies, pork scratchings, bacon, triple smoked hams to eateries and the general public. In 2013 the client expanded, purchasing a retail outlet that again supplies all the usual delicatessen products as well as jams, teas, snacks & confectionary.

How we helped?

On day one we reviewed the directors’ remuneration to ensure money extracted was done tax efficiently. In addition, during the expansion we structured this new outlet so that the client had control over profit levels and enabled them to introduce vehicles into the business without suffering any additional tax.

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RESTAURANT

How long?

12 months

Brief history

Established in the heart of Birmingham city centre, this handmade burger and craft beer restaurant has achieved a fantastic first year in business. The foundations of the success has been based on the theme of “locality”, sourcing all meat and beverages from local producers to deliver the very best British eatery experience.

How we helped?

This restaurant was a new challenge for the owners so our support involved planning and implementing all the necessary processes to ensure its financial security, such as; managing the payroll, advising on VAT rates for different food and finally monitoring the client’s Xero bookkeeping software to ensure accurate information is provided on the business’s performance.

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TRADE ORGANISATION

How long?

10 years

Brief history

Since 2005 our client has helped small catering businesses be safe, legal and profitable. Their core target market is within the rapidly growing mobile, events and street food sector where they have strong brand recognition and a reputation for being the experts and ‘go to’ organisation.

How we helped?

Our success has been focussed on growth. Following a seminar we hosted on “Effective pricing” we were able to demonstrate the ways to improve profit levels but deliver real value to customers at the same time. As a result the turnover has increased by 136% in four years whilst again structuring the expansion to mitigate large increases in tax.

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