Client Profiles - Who has chosen us as Business and Tax Experts

To choose us, we thought it might be useful for clients to see who else has chosen us recently, and why? What follows is a short precis of each new client that has signed up to our services. By reading these, you may feel more comfortable asking us to demonstrate how we can help you create weatlh with less risk in your business. Enjoy.

Recruitment Company in Milton Keynes referred to us by existing clients wanted Accountants anywhere to give good service and save them demonstrably more tax,
Estate Agent in Wimbledon wanted a Cost effective Accountant in Wimbledon to advise between Sole Trader and Limited Company, and Form a Limited Company.
Stage manager in Streatham, wanted an accountant in Wimbledon to offer Fixed Fees (really Fixed)
Misician and Trader in SW17 wanter local Chartered Accountant to cut costs without cutting services
TV editor in Clapham, London SW11, wanted an accountant in South or Central London to advise on the transfer from Sole trader to Limited company
Recruitment Company in Oxfordshire wanted a reliable and capable Accountant in Central London to advise and manage their accounts function and tax planning
We are taking on so many clients that this list would grow too long to be useful (unless you tell us otherwise). So a summary will be posted instead.

29 December 2009 - Appointed to work with this very talented Chef, who met me at the business Startup exhibition in November on Olympia, near Earls Court in London. The client is opening a new exclusive resteraunt in Londons West end, and wanted a business plan to put to an investor from abroad. We explained our unique service, developing a dymamic model which identified the key performance factors and the effect of each to change. This coupled with a video that would explain the model, andhow profitability could be increaded by careful management. It also clearly showed the cash requirement and the risk reduction strategies they could put into place.The investor loved it. I am looking forward to the opening night.
23 December 2009 - Met this client through a Network Group in Croydon, CR0, and discussed their requirements many times over the previous year. Al last they sircummed to our charms :-) and made the decision to use our services. The really good news is that they used our Entrepreneurs Club service too. We had our first meeting before Xmas just to give them a lift before the holidays. The future looks great for these very talented Web designers in Coulsdon, Croydon CR4, and I expect the relationship to be mutually very beneficial.
22 December 2009 - This client ran a small consultancy company in Raynes Park, SW20. She was looking for a low cost way to get her first accounts completed and filed before the penalty deadline on 9 days. With Xmas in the way, we were still able to pull out all the stops and beat the deadline and save £150 in penalties. Sometimes saving money is as important as making it...
21 December 2009 - Engaged by a Consultant in Wimbledon who needed simple help in professionally forming a company and registering for VAT. The free initial consultation was 90 minutes and covered all areas the client wanted to, plus lots more.
11 December 2009 - Another happy client referred us to this successful consultant. The only problem here was that the client was going abroad in 2 weeks and needed a morhgage reference letter and accounts done before Xmas. We helped the client get his records in order and completed the assignment in quick time before the due date. In the bargain we saved him £7,400 in tax and £600 in accountinmg fees. What a great Xmas present for him.
2 December 2009 - This client was referred to us By HSBC in Wimbldon, SW19, and he wanted advice on a rental property he had purchased 18 months earlier. Again he was leaving the country on Holiday and we had to get the information together quickly to meet the deadline. Our templated designed for landlords and our helpful advise and videos helped him give us the information we needed taking less time and for less cost than he thought. Our fixed fee quotes made it easy to make the decision to choose us.
18 November 2009 - Won the account for this SPA in Central London. Set up 6 months previously, they had not found an accountant whom they felt could help them grow the business and give them honest advice. Having met 4 other accountants, and us twice, we were appointed as their advisors and tax experts. They were keen to use our Entrepreneurs Club, which meant that they could brainstorm ideas with a business minded accountant, and someone who was straight talking enough to keep them focused on what is important. They also used out USP creation service which is being used on all their marketing.
18th November 2009 - Appointed by small sole trader plumber from Twickenham. Met this client at the World Internet Summit and he liked our approach and friendly down to earth style. Everythig was explained in plain English (as always) and we made sure we covered all the areas we needed to to give this client peace of mind.
16 November 2009 - We woun this Web based data backup company in Wimbledon SW19. A really small company, they need simple accounts and VAT advice. Happy that we could help in both these areas, we were appointed and filed the first year accounts inside 2 weeks, to avoid penalties. Another happy client.
16th November 2009 - we were referred to a legal professional in Merton, Surrey, by an existing client who was impressed by our approach.This lady received everything she was looking for an peace of mind. The fee was not significant but supporting clients in tough times is part of our ethos.
12th November 2009 - appointed by a sole trader who wanted to get better accounta and tax support. They liked our Online Accounting Offering, at only £13.50 per month, and our business friendly approach. Fees of £350 made coosing us an easy decision. I love referrals - the highest form of confirmation that our service, skill and operation hits the target time and time again.
16th November 2009 - Engaged by a very successful comission agent in Morden, Surrey SM4. Making significant profits, this client was correctly concerned about being hit by a massive tax bill. We were able to help them restructure their business to save tax and reduce risk. Now working from New Bond Street, London, their success is growing and the tax hit being managed.
30 October 2009 - Appointed by a firm of Chartered Surveyors in Wandsworth. These 3 gentlemen have a significant skill in their area of expertise but wanted business and tax help in setting up their business. They listed to our advice, which we explained was available to only around 50 accountants out of 16,000 qualified accountants. They went to a competing firm who, they said, had never heard of such planning. They trusted us enough to give is a chance. We have just saved them £5,800 each, as a start of our business and tax approach. A great result for them, a great result for us. "I love it when a plan comes together" - the A Team...
22 October 2009 - This new entertainment business in Wimbledon wanted advice on business and tax help. Reffered to by HSBC in Wimbledon, the enlightened entrepreneur realised his strengthts lay in selling, not in business or tax. Our advice was listened to carefully and actioned. We understand the advice would save him over £10,000 in VAT plus other taxes too. That was a 2000% return on investment on our fees. I love clients who are willing to listed to advice.
22 October 2009 - appointed to wind up a sole trader business for a young entrepreneur, and start a new limited company for her. This import / expert business was very sucessful and the tax saving created through our conversion strategy was welcome.
22 October 2009 - Wow - just been appointed by a Commissions Agent business run by a very ambitious and capable lady. She had seen us about 6 months earlier but decided to choose a cheaper accountant. When she realised she was never going to get the depth and skill we had to offer, she appointed us for the next year. Just as well too, as we were able to save her over £17,000 in tax using some innovative thinking and proven methods.
21 October 2009 - Appointed as accountant for a Utilities Warehouse agent who specialised in helping resteraunts and small retail businesses in saving energy costs. This easy going client found we ticked all the boxed when we met in Croydon. He was surprised we spent 80 minutes getting to know their requirements and advise them on many business building ideas.
19th October 2009 - appointed to act as accountant and tax agent for a small sole trader (Wandsworth) in the building trade again. Needs were very simple and with an all inclusive fee of £375, the sole trader had no reason to go anywhere else...especially as they could spread the fee over quarterly installment.
19th October 2009 - won a small building company established by 2 Australian skilled tradespeople from Putney. Their need were simple. Form a limited company quickly. Register for CIS. and show them how to keep good records so they could keep our fees down. Our "Low Start" fixed fee principle won them over against our competition.
19th October - Engaged by a Web design client. A new start up, this client liked our innovative approach and tax planning expertise. Set up with the potential to save many thousands of pounds over the next 7 to 9 years, they were understandably pleased, especially as the service came with a no win no fee guarantee.
5 October 2009 - Appointed by a web services company in Wimbledon whose accountant had stopped answering calls and letters. We prepared the accounts in 3 weeks and brought her tax affairs up to date. We also prepared the Self Assessment Return for this client.
22 September 2009 Engaged by an Estate and Lettings agent in Tooting, London SW18. The company was poorly serviced and advised by a firm if accountants. We were able to bring their records up to date in 4 weeks, minimising fines and penalties. We were subsequently engaged to help with capital gaing tax and rental income from a sizeable portfolio.
15 September 2009 – we have just signed a web promotion company in Wandsworth with a turnover of £160,000. The company is anticipated to make significant profits and is interested in our tax saving strategies towards their year end. They also want VAT Returns and Payroll services taken care of for them.
14th September 2009 – we have just been appointed accountant to a small web designer sole trader based in Streatham. The client was impressed with our low start fees and organised structure which will support him as he grows his business. He may also be able to use the 5 year tax free profit strategy we offer.
14th September 2009 – we have won the tender for a small Wandsworth trader whose previous accountant failed to file his accounts and returns for 2003. The Inland Revenue has levied a tax bill including interest and penalties of over £8,000 and the client wants us to negotiate with the Inland Revenue on his behalf.
10th September 2009 – signed a new interior decorating company in Clapham. This client not happy with the diligence of his previous accountant. He was also looking for a way of minimising his PAYE exposure to the Inland Revenue and motivating his manager. We were able to structure his business while saving him over £6,000 immediately, and were also able to utilise the 5 year tax savings through our expansion project service.
7th September 2009 – signed up a new expansion for an existing Putney based client. This scaffolding client has brought in 2 new partners and is very keen on saving tax on 5 years profits through our expansion scheme. They are also using the Stamp Duty Land Tax saving £5000 on a commercial property purchase. (The savings are also available for residential purchases).
2nd September 2009 – signed up and started work on an import / export company based in Wimbledon Village. Work involves bookkeeping in 3 currencies through our online package “Gordons Knight Online”. This client will be able to view his accounts online as they progress month after month.
27th August 2009 – signed up and picked up records for a cocktail bar based in Wimbledon. Clients want bookkeeping, management accounts, and VAT returns for the business on GKC Online bookkeeping package.
13th August 2009 – had a telephone coaching session with the managing director of an 80 strong team recruitment company in Beijing, China. The client has used our Profiling service and has retained us to help him improve his leadership capabilities.
1st August 2009 – signed up a mortgage broker whose previous accountant made a significant mistake on his self assessment return costing him over £2,400 in tax and interest. Client keeps brilliant books, using an external bookkeeper, and was happy with our service offering. He is also recommending his clients (where appropriate) to our SDLT saving scheme, which is a no win no fee service giving him and his clients value for money guaranteed.

Diary commenced 1st August 2009.