Every accountancy firm will tell you they’re different. We prefer to show you.
How we helped turn two loss making, insolvent businesses into profitable companies
Helped turn a loss of £350,000 to a £650,000 profit – an improvement of £1m over three years
Helped turn a negative balance sheet of £850,000 into a positive balance sheet of £1,400,000 – an improvement of £2.25m in 3 years
Converted a £300,000 overdraft into a positive bank balance of £650,000 – an improvement of £1m in 3 years
Saved the business owner £260,000 in tax in the same period
When we started working with them, this company was not making a profit and had a zero balance sheet; just 3 years later the profits were circa £200,000 and the balance sheet stood at £160,000
Most importantly we have been informed by the client’s bank that our guidance enabled it to continue to provide financial support, consequently avoiding the forced sale of the family’s assets.
These six steps, repeated annually, will have a powerful impact on your business, personal wealth and financial stability.
Our Services
You’ll get a customised service package that gives you everything you need, with none of the fluff. Only invest in the services that will benefit you and your business.
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Our Client Charter
Our clients and team are committed to a clear set of principles. These are the foundation of what we do, how we perform and ultimately the first-class service we deliver.
Discover what a fulfilling, functional, friendly and profitable relationship with your accountant looks like.
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What we will show you in this free guide:
The reality of running a £1m+ business (spoiler alert – it’s not just you facing these issues)
The 8 fundamental truths of running a profitable £1m+ turnover business
The simple steps that will instantly improve your profitability
Owner-managed businesses that grow from zero to £1m+ struggle to be as profitable as they should be.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Many of the businesses we’ve helped are born from the talent and reputation of their owner. If that’s you, you’re exceptionally good at what you do; your ability is the very foundation of your business. But …
Running a business is about more than delivering a product or service
As your business grows, your role as the business owner needs to change, but you continue to do what you’ve always done. You’re torn between your responsibility for the business and your passion for what you do.
Business may be good, you’re selling consistently and money is coming in, but, do you feel in control? Are you, the business owner, getting all the rewards you deserve? Could you be achieving more?
If these questions sound familiar, we can help.
My name is Paul Meades and I help business owners, like you, to be more profitable. Over the past 20 years I’ve worked with businesses across every sector, helping them to maximise their profits and increase their business value – even during a recession.
If you have a business turning over in excess of £1m you need more than a standard accountancy service. And that’s exactly what my team and I deliver.
For decades, accountants’ standard service meant that your returns, management figures and company accounts were calculated long after your year-end – and that was if you had a good accountant. In reality, this has always been too late to be of any use to a business, but today it doesn’t need to be. The technology is at our fingertips to be get 24/7, real-time information about where your numbers are today and how best to plan for your future.
Working with Meades Group means all of your key financial information is available to you in the present. Much more than that, though: we will tell you exactly what your numbers mean:
The amount you need to plan and put aside for tax
How to reduce your tax bill and decrease other costs
The hidden secrets to increasing your profit
Benchmarking your performance against your competitors
Which products and services are making you the most profit
Where to focus your investment and improvement resources
Accurately forecast just how exciting next year could be for your business
And many other valuable and clarity-driven business planning insights
Don’t take our word for it
Read the stories of the customers we’ve helped to stabilise, develop and grow successful businesses that serve the needs of the owner.
How we supported the growth of a fencing contractor
An increase in turnover by 2285% to almost £2million per annum
Trading from their own premises – allowing for increased production by selling fencing supplies, not simply fitting them
Bulk buying – facilitating a change in client profile and optimisation of turnover
Increased staff numbers – enabling further business expansion
Our tax planning advice resulted in tax savings of approximately £250,000 over a 5 year period. The owner has subsequently invested in a property portfolio of five buy-to-let dwellings, providing financial security for the future of his family.
Imagine how it will feel to be in complete control of your business numbers. To be able to effectively predict the outcome of various scenarios for your business. To be able to make strategic decisions that you can have confidence in. That’s what we help business owners to achieve.
We’re so confident we can help you – we’ll guarantee our service
Our 100% service guarantee
If you are ever unhappy with any aspect of our work, we will – without question – respect your right to pay whatever amount you feel is more appropriate for that month. In other words, if at the end of any month you are not completely delighted with the work we have done for you in that month, simply let us know and we will raise a credit note against the most recent monthly payment to reduce it to whatever amount you believe is fair, based upon your judgement of the value you have received.
All our service packages are customised to fit your needs, so you’ll get exactly what you need and you only invest in the services that will benefit you and your business.
Each package is a fixed price and the cost is spread across equal monthly payments, meaning you can budget effectively.
A simple fixed fee is agreed in advance so you can budget effectively.
Overruns are our problem: if we have to work harder, you only pay the fixed fee.
All fees are paid by monthly Direct Debit: helping you to budget and spread the cost.
This ensures you get the level of support you need year-round. You’ll also get fast, accurate accounts and returns, avoiding penalties and enabling smarter, more strategic financial decisions to be taken for your business.
Your relationship with your accountant is probably one of the most important business associations you will ever form. That is why so many businesses make it a ‘relationship for life’ even if it is making them desperately unhappy or dissatisfied.
One of the key ways we keep our business on track is by asking everyone, including our team, consultants and clients, to commit to a clear set of principles. These are the foundation of what we do, how we perform and ultimately the first-class service we deliver.
Our client charter sets out the commitments we ask you, as a Meades client, to make to us, and the commitments we make to you. I believe they are essential to enable us to help you towards your own success, as we work with you to keep your business compliant, save you tax and help you grow.
Change is easier than you think and the right change will make a tangible difference much faster than you might expect. Getting the right accountant to work alongside you, hold your hand, reduce your tax burden, increase your profitability and show you exactly what is going on in your business is priceless. It turns a tired relationship into a fulfilling, functional, friendly and profitable one.
When you choose Meades …
You’ll have access to our Wealth Management team too
With great business success comes the need for a first class wealth management strategy. To put you in control of your personal financial future we would love to introduce you to our specialist team – together we can help you reach your goals, both professionally and personally.