Practice News
BENNETT VERBY CELEBRATES NEW OFFICE IN CITY CENTRE
Following on from the announcement earlier this year that Stockport based Accountants Bennett Verby are to open an office in Manchester City Centre, they have now had the opportunity to celebrate with clients and contacts alike.
Thursday 10th November saw an informal gathering at Pall Mall Court in recognition of the move to the City Centre for the firm. Over 150 attendees enjoyed a relaxed setting and a chance to view this central location over a drink and a nibble. In line with their established CSR policy Bennett Verby made a contribution to Kidscan to mark the event and the charity had an opportunity to inform members of the business community about the valuable work they do.
'We kicked off the festive season with an informal celebration for a wide selection of our clients and contacts' said Bernard Verby, Managing Partner. 'It has been an exciting year and we relish the year ahead where we hope to see more of our growth plans realised.'
'It is great to hear some positive business news' said Nigel Haddon, Chief Executive, SAS Daniels. 'It was a most enjoyable event and we wish Bennett Verby continued success in the future.'
BENNETT VERBY CORPORATE RECOVERY OPENS NEW OFFICE IN NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME
Bennett Verby Corporate Recovery & Insolvency Services are planning to capitalise on a successful, growing presence in the ‘Potteries’ and surrounding area by opening a new office in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Julie Bridgett a well-known and respected practitioner with a great deal of experience within this region will head up the new office. Julie has worked within Corporate Recovery and related insolvency work for over 13 years and is a member of both the Insolvency Practitioners’ Association and the Association of Business Recovery.
‘It is a natural progression for us’ said Vincent Simmons, Head of Bennett Verby Corporate Recovery. ‘We are delighted to welcome Julie to the team and her reputation within this area will be a great asset. I have worked for a number of years within this area to great effect and I look forward to further growth within the region over the coming months. This is one step in an ambitious development plan for us and we look forward to more announcements early 2012 for further expansion.’
Bennett Verby has been established in the North West for nearly 40 years and operates from their head office building in Stockport.
STOCKPORT HR COMPANY EXPANDS AS BUSINESS GROWS
BV Human Resources are pleased to announce a further strengthening of the team as they welcome Yvonne Chernick as a full time Human Resources Consultant. Yvonne is a Chartered member of the Institute of Personnel and Development with over 10 years experience offering professional, effective HR services to a wide and dynamic customer base.
Yvonne's appointment follows that of Alan Hawkes earlier in the year as the Company grows from strength to strength. Turnover has increased 20% in the financial year to January 2011 and is on target to reach or surpass the 3 years target of a further 50% incremental growth.
Hawkes is a professional manager qualified in Human Resource Management, Strategic Business Solutions and Operations Management. With over 25 years experience, he counts as one of his major achievements the merging of differing organisational cultures in acquisition and merger situations.
'It is always rewarding when growth is organic and driven by customer recommendation' said Linda Saleh, MD. 'The future is looking very positive and we are excited about the realisation of ambitious growth targets in a difficult economic environment.'
STOCKPORT COMPANIES CELEBRATE NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD NOMINATION
BV Human Resources are celebrating after a key client, ServicePower are short listed for a prestigious national business award. The National Business Awards is the UK's premier recognition platform for businesses of all sizes, from all sectors - public or private.
ServicePower is a Stockport based Company providing software solutions, which enable service businesses to improve efficiency within the service supply chain. Aided and advised by BV Human Resources they have embarked on an comprehensive project of transitional change which has seen an ambitious three year plan bring progressive initiatives throughout the business and turn what was a 'lifestyle' organisation in 2008 operating without profit to an International Commercial business on track to achieve turnover in excess of £19.5m by the end of 2012.
Receiving a nomination for ' The Transformational Change of the Year' is recognition of the brave yet sensitive approach the Company have adopted to implementing changes that affected almost all employees working within the organisation.
'It is a well deserved recognition of a fantastic achievement for ServicePower' said Linda Saleh, MD of BV Human Resources. 'It has been my privilege to work alongside the team throughout the process. Staff communication has been paramount to the success of the transition with the new executive team ensuring an 'inclusive' approach was adopted throughout.'
Saleh went on to say 'We wish ServicePower every success and look forward to celebrating further following the award ceremony in November.'
Linda's involvement has been key' said Kathryne Jobling, Chief Operating Officer at ServicePower. 'Having an expert in all HR issues has allowed the executive team to focus on the more technical aspects of the transition. We are, as every organisation is, as good as our people and it was extremely important when implementing such wide reaching change that everything we did was focussed on our staff.'
In summary, ServicePower is truly a success story of a niche technology company whose heritage and technology was born out of ICL and represents a significant turn around in fortune and profit in the space of three years. Through this change project, BV Human Resources has secured the employment of teams of people in Stockport and multiple sites in America with their technology now embedded in some of the world's largest companies.
VIKING
STOCKPORT firm Bennett Verby Accountants and Business Advisors have been appointed to advise on the business development and future growth plans of Bacup based, Viking.
Viking formerly know as Viking Trailers is a long established family business with an enviable reputation for the design, manufacture and installation of steel structures. Viking has a specialism in providing bespoke steel solutions to the airport industry supplying many of the world's major airports, airlines and carriers. In addition they have a dedicated trailer division building on over 30 years of providing quality product to this market.
Steven Rhodes, Partner at Bennett Verby said, "As a long established successful family business, Viking has the ideal base from which to realise their ambitious plans for future growth and development. A recent re brand and an exciting programme of new product development will help drive the business forward. Our expertise in business strategy coupled with our hands on approach is an ideal fit for Viking and the future looks very exciting indeed."
Viking was founded over 30 years ago by John Watkins and is now owned and run by his two children David and Angela Watkins.
STOCKPORT ACCOUNTANTS LAUNCH FREE ADVICE SURGERY FOR NEW BUSINESS
A Stockport town centre accountancy firm is all set to help kick start enterprise and entrepreneurial spirit with a new service for local businesses
Bennett Verby Accountants' new free service is aimed at helping those looking to set up a new business in the North West and who are seeking valuable advice on how to go about it.
"The business news is full of cuts, unemployment and job devaluation," says Bernard Verby, Managing Partner. "We are counteracting this negativity by encouraging budding business owners to take up the challenge of starting a new enterprise and we aim to help as much as we can."
The Start up Surgery will run for half a day twice a month and will allow potential entrepreneurs to spend time with highly experienced business advisors who will be able to give an independent and effective review of their business plan. In addition, attendees will receive practical advice on how to progress into the business world. They will hear essential advice on tax planning plus guidance on navigating the complex systems for raising much needed capital.
'If we are really going to turn the economy and create employment, we have to encourage private sector growth' said Bernard Verby, Managing Partner. 'Private business is inevitably going to be the sector of the economy leading the path for economic development and if we can help this process along then we are happy to do so.'
The Surgery will be held at BV's head office in Stockport on the first and third Friday of each month. To book one hour appointments please contact Paula Dann via email at
BENNETT VERBY OPENS NEW OFFICE IN CITY CENTRE
Accountancy firm set on expansion following record growth.
Bennett Verby, one of the regions leading firms of Accountants and Business Advisors are planning to capitalise on their success achieved in 2010 by opening a new office in Manchester City Centre. Plans to develop operations in the City centre are a direct reaction to the growth of their Corporate Division.
'The opening of Bennett Verby's Manchester office is an important step towards realising our expansion goals' said Bernard Verby, Managing Partner 'The new office in Kings Street, will be the first of many changes for the Company in 2011. We are planning further growth, a re brand, developing key service divisions and an increase in marketing activity.' In addition to organic growth, the firm are looking to complete further acquisitions of North West businesses before the end of 2011.'
Mr Verby adds 'our last financial year has been excellent. In order to succeed we recognised that we had to acknowledge the changing face of the SME market, which makes up our core client base. We have had to develop along side the changes, work harder and smarter ensuring we understand the key issues affecting our clients and that we have appropriate and effective answers for them.
Bennett Verby has been established in the North West for nearly 40 years and operates from their head office building in Stockport.
BENNETT VERBY – a wise choice by Sage
Firm selected as Stockport's only Sage Accountant Partner.
Bennett Verby is proud to announce its selection by Sage to be an Accredited Accountant Partner in the Stockport area. There are just 161 Partners currently in the UK with Sage aiming to limit the programme to 200 in the future.
Recognising the importance of Sage products in facilitating business success, Bennett Verby has been a preferred supplier of all Sage products for a number of years. This new status recognises that commitment and means, Bennett Verby customers will ultimately benefit from a premium service, such as, early knowledge of new product development, seminars and web sessions and also further discounts on Sage products.
"We have always enjoyed a positive and rewarding relationship with the worlds leading supplier of business software," said Managing Partner Bernard Verby. "To be a member of such an elite group is going to further strengthen our ability to provide the very highest level of client service we can. Our staff will benefit from pre-release knowledge of software plus an intense and consistent programme of training." In addition our clients can benefit from in house training together with the help and preparation of instant management information either on site at their premises, or produced remotely".
Sage supplies business software solutions to 5.7M customers worldwide and is recognised as being a leading force in business support for organisations of all sizes. In these challenging times, it is crucial that businesses have the right tools coupled with effective advice to ensure survival and growth. In creating this group of Sage experts around the country, Sage is ensuring businesses have access to the very highest level of expertise and product knowledge in their area helping them achieve their business objectives.
As a Sage Accredited Accountant Partner, Bennett Verby will not only benefit from additional product knowledge and training, but will also be involved in Sage hosted focus groups and software development. This will see the practice take an active role in the direction of product development offered by Sage, a fact that will ensure that the support packages available to businesses continue to meet the fresh and emerging demands on local businesses.
Carry on Currying
BV hosts their second Client Curry Club
Bennett Verby hosted the second of their Client Curry Club at the Rajdoot restaurant in Manchester on Thursday 10th February. This lunchtime event was attended by over 40 business owners and senior managers from the North West area. Attendees were treated to a relaxed atmosphere in which they can enjoy great food, stimulating Company and an opportunity to network with likeminded business professionals.
'It was a very enjoyable event' said Rick Robinson of Alexander Windows Ltd. 'The atmosphere was relaxed yet focused and this resulted in a natural platform for positive conversation and I made some interesting business contacts.'
BV plan to host further curry club events during 2011. 'We wanted to arrange an event that was aimed at getting clients together for an informal lunch. We have been delighted with the response and very much look forward to future events following this format.' said Bernard Verby, Managing Partner.
