Business advisory

Real-time business advisory for real results.

Our business advisory service is designed to provide you with timely, actionable insights based on up-to-date information. We work with you to focus on the key numbers that drive your business, reviewing them in real time to offer practical advice you can put into action immediately. This approach gives you clear financial control, supports confident decision-making, and ultimately drives your business towards improved performance.

With access to your digital business records and regular check-ins, we can support you in managing cash flow, evaluating finance options, exploring funding opportunities, forecasting future performance, and analysing budgets. Our goal is simple: better business performance, tailored to your unique needs.

Our advisory service is flexible, with three levels—FOCUS, ENHANCE, and VISION—that allow you to choose the right depth of support. Each level is customised to deliver the management information you need, as frequently as you require, whether that’s monthly, or quarterly. We’ll be clear from the start about what each service includes and its straightforward monthly cost, so there are no surprises.

If you’re ready to take control of your business’s financial health and drive meaningful improvements, get in touch today. Our initial conversation is free and without obligation, so let’s talk about how we can help you achieve your business goals.

Call 01332 365855 or email BWInsight@batesweston.co.uk

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Focus

We work together to highlight the key numbers for your business. Those that show its financial health, flag problems ahead or identify tax planning opportunities. We produce detailed and reconciled management information in a monthly or quarterly FOCUS report.

Enhance

We will analyse your FOCUS reports, and discuss them with you in person in a quarterly or monthly meeting whichever you prefer. We will explain what your numbers mean and what actions can be taken to improve your business performance.

Vision

Add forecasting your future position to the ENHANCE service to consider “what if” scenarios and understand the financial impact of decisions before you take them. We will compare actual results to forecasts too, to highlight unexpected costs and business performance, giving a vital heads up.

Meet your accounts team

Kay Brookes

Partner

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Stuart Hulland

Partner

anthony-potter

Anthony Potter

Partner

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Wayne Thomas

Managing Partner

Speak with a specialist

No question is too big or small. Our dedicated team is here to provide straightforward, personalised advice and solutions for your business. Reach out today to see how we can support you.

More ways we can help

Our experts can assist with payroll, tax, succession planning, and more. Whatever your business needs, we’re ready to provide practical, personalised solutions that make a real difference.

The essentials

From bookkeeping to tax compliance, we handle your daily financial needs with precision and care.

Business advisory

Our straightforward advice empowers your business to grow, offering strategic guidance on everything from tax planning to mergers, acquisitions, and succession strategies.

Trusted business advisors

Bookkeeping

We streamline your bookkeeping, ensuring accurate, up-to-date records, allowing you to focus on running your business without getting bogged down in financial details.

Expert bookkeeping support

Payroll bureau

Our fully compliant payroll services handle everything, from calculations to submissions, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, so your team gets paid smoothly and on time.

Efficient payroll processing

Management accounts

We provide clear, insightful management accounts, helping you make informed decisions, track performance, and plan for future growth with real-time financial data.

Tailored management accounts solutions

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