Our Business Services Department is dedicated to helping the smaller business. We generally help sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. For the larger business, please visit our Audit and advisory section.

We can help in all aspects of setting up and running your business. Our friendly and experienced staff are available at all times to answer your queries and give you advice on matters such as:

• Helping with the start up of your business
• Setting up a limited company
• Raising finance for your business
• Preparing statutory year end accounts
• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Assisting with the installation and management of accounting packages
• Teaching you simple bookkeeping techniques
• Advising on your business tax affairs
• Assessing your business for the most suitable VAT scheme
• Preparing your VAT returns
• Preparing financial forecasts
• Establishing a good relationship with your bank

To download Hawsons guide for business startups which contains lots of useful information about the accounting, tax and finance issues of starting in business click here.

Michael Willis Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity "Ian has represented me in setting up my limited company and assisted me in setting all other wheels in motion. At all times he has been first class. He is knowledgeable, professional, readily available and always glad to help. He is very friendly and approachable. I would recommend Ian to anyone wanting an excellent accountant."