Business Advisory Brighton
Straight commercial advice from an accountant with 31 years of experience — business structure, profit extraction, growth planning and financial decision-making for Brighton businesses
An accountant who gives you answers
Business advisory isn't a vague service. It means calling us with a real question — should I go limited? Should I take on a business partner? Is my pricing model tax-efficient? — and getting a straight answer based on 31 years of experience and your actual numbers. Not a hedge. Not a referral to someone else. An answer.
Straight answers
Every question gets a direct answer. We don't pad responses with caveats to protect ourselves. We tell you what we actually think.
Numbers-based
We use your actual figures — not generic benchmarks. The advice is specific to your situation, not a template.
Commercially minded
31 years in accounting means we've seen most business situations before. We give practical advice, not textbook answers.
Available when you need it
We pick up the phone. When you're facing a decision, you don't want to wait three days for a callback.
What we advise on
Business Structure
Sole trader vs limited company — modelled with your actual numbers. Honest about when incorporation makes sense and when it doesn't.
Profit Extraction
How to take money from your business in the most tax-efficient way — salary, dividends, pension, or a combination.
Growth Planning
Scaling your business — cash flow implications, structure decisions, and the financial side of taking on staff or premises.
Business Partnerships
Bringing in a partner or investor — shareholder agreements, profit sharing structures, and the tax implications.
Exit Planning
Selling your business or winding it down — Business Asset Disposal Relief, timing, and structuring the sale tax-efficiently.
Cash Flow
Managing cash flow as you grow — forecasting, timing of VAT and tax payments, and working capital planning.
Frequently asked questions
Is business advisory a separate service or included in my accounts?
For regular clients, straightforward advisory questions are included as part of the relationship — we don't charge for every phone call. More detailed work (modelling scenarios, exit planning, major restructuring) is quoted separately.
Can you help me decide whether to go limited?
Yes — this is one of the most common questions we answer. We model both scenarios with your actual income and tell you clearly whether incorporation saves you money and when.
I'm growing fast and need financial guidance — where do you start?
A free discovery call is the right place. We understand where you are, where you're trying to get to, and what the financial decisions are that matter most right now.
Do you work with startups?
Yes. We work with businesses at every stage — from the very beginning through to exit. Early-stage advice on structure and setup is some of the most valuable we give.
Let's have a conversation
Free, no-obligation consultation. No jargon, no hard sell. Just an honest chat about how we can help.