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Website URL: www.welsbyassociates.co.uk
Email address: gordon@welsbyassociates.co.uk

Telephone numbers: Landline: 01491 671710 Mobile: 0784 335 6 335

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The hurdle of finance-speak and the mountain of incomprehensible financial data are two of the many obstacles to be overcome by business owners. As a member of my client's management team, my hands-on approach ensures that relevant financial information is presented in a way that is understood by all. This not only clearly shows where the business has come from, but where the business is going.

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"Gordon helped us to re-evaluate the way we looked at our finance function, and enabled us to start using information in a more proactive way. He proved to be an invaluable resource for the business, always on hand when needed, bringing experience and a strategic view. His approach of 'teaching' and not 'preaching' has been appreciated by the entire team." Marcus Potts, Managing Director EMEA, Maximizer Software

Website URL: www.dgsaccounting.co.uk
Email address: Derek@dgsaccounting.co.uk

Telephone numbers: Landline: 0134442065 Mobile: 07899918205

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My aim is to ensure that your accounting and financing are reliable and meets the needs of your business. By working together, we will make sure your accounts are working for you, thereby enabling you to concentrate on the running and developing your business.

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"Derek Smeeton/DGS has provided an invaluable service relating to our book-keeping, accounting and taxation matters with an exceptionally keen eye on detail. The service we have come to expect from Derek Smeeton/DGS is friendly and professional and comes highly recommended." Darren Bond MD - Globalcad Consultants Ltd

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Email address: djjconsultancy@hotmail.co.uk

Telephone numbers: Landline: 01256 479037 Mobile: 07968 543773

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ACA Qualified FD with broad technical and commercial experience in: • Strong financial management in growth/change environments • Management reporting, financial modelling, budgeting, forecasts and KPIs • Working capital management • Audit preparation/liaison, board reporting & governance • Debt/equity fundings, equity schemes, company secretarial • Systems - Excel, Sage, Navision, JBA

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David is a highly experienced and professional FD. We have worked on a number of projects including successful completion of private investment rounds, IPO and trade disposal. He brings a broad range of technical and commercial experience to the role of ‘business partner’ to the MD/CEO. I would thoroughly recommend David to any SME. Martin Hunt Portfolio CEO/Chairman – mbh_tsl@yhoo.co.uk

Website URL: www.minervabusinessadvisors.com
Email address: linda@minervabusinessadvisors.com

Telephone numbers: 07976 617570

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I work with SMEs to support their entrepreneurial flair with good solid financial common sense. I keep the financial management on track whilst using my commercial experience to add a strategic perspective to ensure a business reaches its full potential. My experience covers a wide range of sectors, with a bias towards media and creative industries.

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Linda uses her technical knowledge and commercial good sense to keep our financial management totally under control. In addition to this she speaks my language - I get exactly the data I need, when I need it, in a format I understand. As a financial mentor she gives me a great sounding board to evaluate new projects. Toby Lewis, Managing Director, Live Group plc

Website URL: www.yourrighthandfd.co.uk
Email address: Jennifer@yourrighthandfd.co.uk

Telephone numbers: Landline: 01252 820002 Mobile: 07887 747730

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Our team do the day to day book keeping and cash collection extremely efficiently, deliver robust, accurate and meaningful accounts and analysis, and our no nonsense Finance Directors present this information to our clients in a manner which makes them easily understood. We work as trusted advisers to our clients, providing commercial support and advice so our clients enjoy greater profits.

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Your Right Hand are invaluable to our business - they give us real insight into our business. They have a questioning mind-set, always asking why, and could it be better? This has resulted in some excellent initiatives and changes to the way we do business. And what's more they are lively and engaging people to do business with! Clare Methven, Director, Phoenix plc 01372 372372 / clarem@phoenixplc.com

Website URL: www.ajim.co.uk
Email address: Alan.jones@ajim.co.uk

Telephone numbers: 07817 379793

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We are passionate about working on your business, as part of your management team. As businesses grow, the demands on the leaders grow, and the need for accurate, timely and reliable information and decision making grows. We are in the business of partnering with business leaders to assist them with the strategic forward planning for the business and to release them to do what they do best.

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“What has always impressed me with Alan is his ability to use his extensive financial acumen and translate it into making sound business and commercial decisions. He is a great source of support and leadership whilst not losing focus on achieving the business and financial objectives of the company. Alan would be a great asset to any business." Derwyn Jones, CEO, The Panther Group

Website URL: www.a-count-a-bility.co.uk
Email address: cb@a-count-a-bility.co.uk

Telephone numbers: Landline: 01635 826124 Mobile: 07954 440241

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Along with specific financial expertise I bring enthusiasm to the management team of any business. I love to understand and reconcile everyone's point of view to help achieve common goals and understanding. As a team we will then establish achievable financial plans, gather and report on appropriate management information, and have clearly defined action plans and strategies.

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"Caroline has a huge amount of knowledge and expertise in helping businesses to plan, grow and interpret their figures to ensure that they are well informed. She is passionate about what she does and very approachable; I would recommend any business owner to sit down with her and see what she can do to help you." Diane Morgan, Director, Morgan PR

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Email address: wrightfs@btinternet.com

Telephone numbers: Tel: 01483 429880 Mobile: 07712 188911

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A commercial and ‘hands on’ Finance Director with experience in developing information, systems and teams to support growing businesses. Offering part-time support across the financial disciplines, versatile, approachable with a ‘can do’ attitude, I am looking to add value and be an integral member of a management team. Results driven, I support businesses in delivering profitable growth to their owners.

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“As Finance and Operations Director, Kate was a versatile, competent and reliable member of the management team and played an integral part in THQ’s growth from £13m to over £100m.” ‘..a valuable member of the team who consistently achieves good results and delivers all expectations. Andrew Sheldon, VP International Finance and Operations, THQ (UK) Limited

Website URL: www.aims.co.uk
Email address: Katherine.maciver@aims.co.uk

Telephone numbers: Tel: 01635 253893 Mob: 07876388174

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ACMA Qualified with plenty of hands on experience working with commercial managers and directors to reduce costs, increase profits and plan for the future. Finance project management experience including JVs, pricing, relocation, profit turnaround, capital control. Services include strategic planning , forecasting, budgeting, cash planning, management accounting, year end accounts , taxation and ad hoc projects.

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Email address: john.panczak@gmail.com

Telephone numbers: Landline: 01488 608 483 or Mobile: 07775 626 366

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We work as a Non Executive Director or Part-Time FD, with highly ambitious business owners who are looking for exceptional performance that will deliver sustained profitability and significant value. If you own or run a business and are seeking rapid growth and above average performance or are seeking to sell your business, then you have come to the right place. LAUDIS is a small group of highly experienced business advisors with many years experience in running successful companies. We offer a free, no obligation exploratory meeting to discuss your vision and aspirations. We aim to become a partner you can depend on. Please feel free to contact us, we'll be glad to help.

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"John spent 10 years as European Commercial Director of DDS Europe, a 250 person SaaS company. He primarily managed long term contracts with major clients and chaired one division and the company pension scheme trustees. John proved very effective at managing relationships internally and with senior clients as a highly credible and reliable partner and I would warmly recommend him". Henry Lawson - ex President of DDS Europe, now Executive in Residence at Warburg Pincus

Website URL: www.profitability-solutions.co.uk
Email address: nick.lumb@profitability-solutions.co.uk

Telephone numbers: Landline: 01483 850045 Mobile: 07831 405788

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Working as a trusted member of my client's management team, my objectives are to free the Managing Director from day-to-day finance issues; ensure they have the right information to manage their business easily and effectively; and help them to do what they do best - develop their business!

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Nick has used his expertise to implement small changes that have made a big difference. Cash flow has improved, and better financial forecasts let us see clearly where we are today, where we are heading, and what decisions we need to take. Nick's enthusiastic and flexible hands-on approach ensures we get the support we need, only when we need it. Jonathan Midgley. Principal, Scott & York Intellectual Property Ltd

Website URL: www.fletcherfoale.com
Email address: stephen@fletcherfoale.com

Telephone numbers: Landline: 01344 779691 Mobile: 07769 937708

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Timely, tailored and well presented reporting is essential for businessmen to make informed and effective decisions. As an experienced professional, I can help introduce and interpret that invaluable requirement, and provide ongoing support, advice and guidance with any consequential action that may stem from it. In addition I have managed a variety of corporate transactions from acquisitions to disposals and helped raise £millions for both start up and established businesses.

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Stephen Foale has been our part-time FD for nearly five years. Although Stephen came with no previous publishing experience, he soon acquainted himself with the industry and was pivotal in securing funding and developing the business. He has great integrity, is a creative thinker, always supportive of the staff, a stickler for detail and possesses a cheery disposition which endears him to all my colleagues. Philip Evans, Managing Director, View From Publishing Limited