Lawrence & Co

Most people starting up in business in Sawbridgeworth and the surrounding areas so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. However, they may not be experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters often appear daunting. Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business but you do need the support of a team of trained experts.

We can help. Just bring us your business ideas and we will help you to make them a reality!

We will help you to:

decide on the most suitable structure for your business - sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company;
prepare a business plan, cashflow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts;
assess the finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance and draw up the necessary proposals;
establish a good working relationship with your bank;
complete any registration procedures with Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs;
deal with company secretarial issues;
set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements;
decide on what computer hardware to buy and help with the installation of accountancy software;
keep on top of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and other accounting requirements; and
help with all aspects of business compliance and administration.

Regular management information is vital to the continued success of any business. We work closely with you to get to know your business so we can make suggestions to help improve profits or to develop and grow your business. We can prepare your monthly or quarterly management accounts to ensure you always have reliable and accurate information on which to base your business decisions.

Running a payroll can be time consuming and complicated and divert resources from the core activities of your business. We can address this by installing payroll software and training your staff. Outsourcing this activity also helps relieve the pressure and we can offer cost-effective solutions. We are able to provide the complete service, what ever the size or complexity of your business, or simply provide support when needed.

We can help you with all your general bookkeeping requirements, either at your offices or at our office. You may require help to write up books or need us to add the finishing touches to information on bookkeeping systems in order to create your own management information. If you do not employ a bookkeeper then we can take up the role or help you recruit the right person for your business.