Owner managed businesses

The owner managed business sector is the core of our client base. At Richard Place Dobson we build close working relationships with our owner managed business clients to help them achieve their objectives. We do this with a real sense of empathy and understanding of our clients requirements; after all, we are an owner managed business ourselves!

Our extensive range of services to owner managed businesses includes:

  • Advice on structure – sole trader, partnership, LLP or limited company
  • Guidance on appropriate accounting systems
  • Training on bookkeeping systems
  • Outsourced payroll, bookkeeping and VAT compliance services
  • Profit extraction strategy at minimum cost to the company
  • Preparation of management or year end accounts
  • Preparation of taxation returns
  • Preparation of business plans and forecasts
  • Business growth advice
  • Moving from 'owning a job' to 'owning a business'
  • Working 'on the business' not just 'in the business'
  • Attendance at board meetings
  • Succession
  • Exit strategy

Because we offer such an extensive range of services, an owner-managed business can select exactly the services required. This may begin with the simple preparation of accounts, tax advice and possibly VAT compliance. As the business develops, other services can be added to help at all stages of the business cycle, from start-up to exit.

Whatever stage of the business cycle your business is at present, Richard Place Dobson have a range of services that will help you to move forward in your business aims.