We are well placed to help you develop these plans and have a considerable pool of experience and expertise to draw on. The financial aspects are usually the backbone to any business plan and you need to ensure that this aspect has been adequately dealt with in your plan. Contact us today for a strategic planning review.

Business start-up
Most people who start up in business do so because they have a good business proposition, not because they are experts in the financial aspects of running a business. These factors can often be quite daunting to the entrepreneur and this is where we can help by evaluating your ideas and helping you develop them into a feasible business.

We can also help you:

• decide on the most suitable structure for your business (i.e. sole trader, partnership or limited company)
• prepare a business plan, cashflow projections, budgets and trading forecasts to prove the financial viability of your ideas and demonstrate this to the bank / potential investors
• assess your finance requirements and access the most appropriate source of finance
• help you establish relationships with banks, solicitors, etc via our well established network of contacts
• carry out registration procedures with Companies House, Inland Revenue or Customs and Excise
• set up an internal accounting system which complies with statutory requirements

Call us for a free initial consultation to find out how we can help your ideas become reality.

Business valuation
One of our key objectives is to help our clients increase the value of their business. Each year we can carry out a valuation of your business using software developed by the Added Value Network.
We will produce a detailed report showing the current value of the business and ideas on how you can maximise its worth.

• company formations
  
• preparation and filing of statutory returns
• preparation of all documentation (such as minutes and resolutions)
• maintenance of statutory books (share register, minute book, etc)
• general advice on company law

Corporate Finance
Robert J Hart & Company offer specialist advice in all aspects of Commercial Finance. Within our team we have a wealth of experience including personnel with an impressive commercial banking pedigree.

We strive to work closely with all the major banks, financial institutions and specialist lenders together with access to equity partners and investors. From finance to refinancing… investment and property development ……..to equity and grant assistance…..you can rely on Robert J Hart & Company securing the best possible result on your behalf and providing solid advice.

So whether planning an expansion, a new project or experiencing trading difficulties……Robert J Hart & Company can assist.

• graphs and charts illustrating how your business has performed this year
• ratio analysis to highlight areas of strength and weakness
• detailed commentary advising you which areas of the business can be improved.

Management accounts
The most important part of our compliance services is the preparation of periodic management accounts. Monitoring and controlling the financial performance of your business is of paramount importance and regular management information is vital to the continued success of your business. We can either carry out this function for you or help you set-up internal systems to generate the information.

We will also take this service one step further by interpreting these figures for you and making suggestions to help you improve your profits or to help your business grow.

• computer generated payslips
• administration of PAYE, national insurance, statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay, etc
• completion of statutory forms (including year end returns)
• summaries and analysis of staff costs
• administration of incentive schemes, bonuses and ex-gratia termination payments.

Even if you only have a few employees, you will make savings by engaging us to administer your payroll.

Statutory accounts
If you are a limited company then you are required to prepare accounts that must be filed with Companies House in a statutory format. We can help you by preparing your statutory accounts and filing them with Companies House for you.

As Registered Auditors with The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland, we have a specialist Audit Team. For those companies who require audit functions including Year End Accounts , Stock Taking, and System Reviews etc.,we are able to deliver a high quality service at a highly competitive price. Increasingly, companies who have been paying “City” prices are discovering that Robert J Hart & Company can deliver the services they require at a realistic price, delivering a more visible relationship based service and often at a reduced cost.

We are available to carry out a complete process from start to finish or simply to conduct a one off audit function. Our specialist team are focussed not only on compliance issues, but to assist in identifying opportunities for improvement or increased efficiencies.

Taxation
Specialist advice for Tax purposes is an ongoing issue. The best Tax advice is often gained only through a close working relationship with the Tax advisor.

Our dedicated Tax Department seeks to provide pro-active advice in advance of your liabilities arising….and as such enables you to take advantage of best Tax Planning. We are also able to provide genuine “Independent Advice” on savings, investments, retirement and inheritance planning, through our direct association with Accountants Financial Services, a high quality Financial Services Company in which we are stakeholders.

We also offer all our clients a Tax Investigation protection facility which protects you and your business in the event of an investigation by either the Inland Revenue, VAT or DSS government departments.

Having a specialist Tax Service allows us to devote quality time to researching and updating the latest Tax issues…..thus enabling us to provide the best advice possible.