Howard Worth Chartered Accountants are pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Goulding as Corporate Finance Partner from 13^th March 2017.

Christian is an ACCA qualified accountant who joins the practice after a number of years working on high value leverage facilities for a UK bank’s corporate clients. He is a skilled corporate finance professional with experience in corporate recovery, restructuring and structured finance, working with clients on sourcing funding and supporting business sales and purchases.

Commenting on the appointment Richard Barnett the firm’s Managing Partner said “Through Christians’ appointment we are strengthening our corporate finance team. He brings with him specialist knowledge from the UK banking industry, as well as his restructuring expertise. With the ever changing needs of our clients it is vital that we have specialists like Christian in place to advise and support companies and individuals with their corporate finance needs.

On joining the practice Christian said “I am delighted to be joining Howard Worth at an exciting time. I look forward to working with new and existing clients to understand their businesses and to help them achieve their goals. As a Middlewich resident, I am pleased that I will now be able to use my expertise to help local companies.”

 For further information about Howard Worth’s corporate finance services contact Christian on 01606 369000.

About Howard Worth

Howard Worth was formed in 1953 and is a mid-tier accountancy practice providing a comprehensive range of services to owner managed businesses.

With 9 partners and 100 staff they serve clients across the North West, Wales and the Midlands from offices in Northwich and Nantwich. They advise businesses on Tax issues, Accounts preparation, Capital Raising, Profit Advice, Audit, Corporate Finance and Independent Financial Advice.

Howard Worth provides a full range of services with partners specialising in corporate services, rural and farming business, manufacturing, charities, solicitors, service industries and financial services.

They are members of the UK200 Group and the International Association of Practicing Accountants (I.A.P.A.).  Those memberships are your guarantee of our standards of service and they are only maintained by adhering to the highest professional standards.

Howard Worth’s philosophy is to work closely with clients, understand their businesses and provide them with timely and effective advice. Further information please contact Dawn Beschorner 07708 326104

 

Budget, Brexit & The Economy 2017, Tuesday 21^st March @ 7:45 am – 10:00 am

Following the Chancellor’s announcement that the last Budget to take place in the Spring will be delivered on Wednesday 8^th March 2017, we invite you to join us for a Budget, Brexit and Economic update on Tuesday 21^st March 2017.  We are delighted to have secured Justin Urquhart-Stewart who will deliver a key note speech providing an insight into the UK Economy, his views on Brexit and the implications for SME’s in both the UK and EU markets. 

Our Tax and Finance Specialists will guide you through the budgets key announcements and their possible impact on business, giving their commentary, advice and the planning options available.

The seminar will take place from 8am until 10am on Tuesday 21^st March; the venue is The Castle Suite, Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf and Spa, Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0DJ.

Please arrive for registration at 7:45am with breakfast served at 8am prior to the presentation commencing at 8:30am, with a 10am departure after questions.

To book your free place CLICK HERE

 

Hiring, Firing or Retiring? Employment Law Event – Wednesday 22^nd March – 8am-10am

If you employ staff or are looking to do so in the future, this event will be of value to you.

Whether you believe people are your business’s most important asset or not, most managers agree that managing employees can take an inordinate amount of a manager’s time and if not managed properly can bring added cost and potential disruption to the business. Failure to comply with employment legislation can be devastating for a business. Compensation awards for unfair dismissal claims could be as high as £74,000 and awards for discrimination are unlimited.

How can you make sure that you recruit correctly and manage employee performance effectively for the benefit of your business, within current employment legislation? With many employees now wishing to work beyond retirement age are you aware of your legal obligations and do you have a succession plan in place to protect your business against the potential loss of key skills and experience when an employee retires?

Finally, even if you don’t wish to exit your business for a number of years it’s wise to start your planning well in advance. We will discuss options around structuring your business to ensure that when you are ready to exit you can do so in the most effective way.

Using a case study example of an employee lifecycle, local Employment Law specialists, Poole Alcock and Business Advisors and Accountants Howard Worth will guide you through the essential considerations of employing new staff, how to minimise the need to dismiss staff and how to prepare for the loss of essential skills when key staff retire.

It will be on Wednesday 22^nd March, 8.00am to 10.30am at Rookery Hall, Main Road, Worleston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DQ

The organiser of this event is South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce.

Timings
08.00 – 08.30am – Registration, refreshments and networking
08.30 – 08.45am – Welcome by Paul Coleman, CE South Cheshire Chamber
08.45 –09.00am – Recruiting – Guest speaker Scott Harding, Partner, Poole Alcock
09.00- 09.15am – Firing – Guest speaker, Adam Pavey, Employment Solicitor, Poole Alcock
09.15- 09.30am – Retiring – Guest speaker, Andrew Hague, Partner, Howard Worth
09.30- 10.00am – Q & A, Networking

To book your free place CLICK HERE

 

Are You Passionate About Property?

Property can be a minefield without the right support and guidance. Whether you’re in to Commercial Buy to Let, Residential Buy to Let, or even Residential Property Development, join us at our free seminar where we’ve got all angles covered with the best possible mix of professional services. 

You will learn something new, and you will make valuable connections.

Property is the biggest investment many of us make.  As a landlord, investment in property is a means of generating income or capital growth for the future.  It should be fully appreciated that this comes with tax issues which need to be dealt with correctly and on time.  Tim Lwin, our Tax Partner at Howard Worth will discuss how planning effectively by using the reliefs currently available can be crucial in keeping your tax liabilities to a minimum.

Nobody wants to find hidden surprises either.  Stephen Dearden from Mosshaselhurst Solicitors will talk through how to make the legal process a simple one, and also highlight some very important things to look out for.

And finally how are you going to finance your project? NatWest are keen to support local businesses and our expert Tony Gillespie from NatWest will explain exactly how we can help you!

A light supper and refreshments will be served after the presentations.

The seminar will be held at our Northwich office, in the Delamere room on Thursday, February 16^th, 6pm until 8pm. The speakers presentations will be short and powerful, to allow sufficient time for questions and networking. 

To book your free place CLICK HERE

 

 

Northwich Women In Business Networking Lunch – 16^th February 2017, 12.00pm – 2.30pm

Venue: Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club, Vale Royal House, Vale Royal Dr, Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2BA

We are delighted to announce our speaker for the first women in business event of 2017 is Amanda Daniels, Founder and Creative Director of Koogar Limited.

Amanda who is an Integrated Marketing Strategist has over 13 years experience within the Digital Marketing industry and is a highly successful businesswoman.  Amanda will be giving a motivational talk 11 ways to kick start your Marketing ANYTIME of year. Marketing is the first thing businesses put to one side until it needs attention.  The only reason why most give marketing their attention is because they want more customers, which in turn creates profit and they want it immediately. These 11 ways are aimed at increasing customers, which will instigate better results and lead to increased profit.  We know you will find it invaluable.

It is also a pleasure to announce that our 5 minute speaker is Carey Randall from Utility Warehouse.

The cost of the event is £19.95, which includes a buffet lunch, dessert, coffee or tea and entry into the raffle. You will be able to browse stalls, so please don’t forget your purse! Stall spaces are limited, so if you would like to feature your business, please contact us.

Book your ticket CLICK HERE

 

With savings rates hitting an all-time low, many individuals are looking to get a better return from alternative investments.  Investing in start-up or early stage businesses is more popular than ever, fuelled by the growth of crowdfunding platforms as well as the tax advantages of buying shares in private companies.

However, it’s not all about any potential financial gain.  Business Angels consistently report that working with and helping a young business grow, is one of the most satisfying journeys they have experienced.

You may be wary at the prospect of becoming an Angel or a Crowd investor, as there is a common misconception that Angel investing is only done at private clubs by men in pin-stripe suits. This is simply not true, as Angels can come from all walks of life and women make particularly savvy investors.

There are three types of Angel investor each offering different levels of involvement within the business they invest into.

• a lead angel;
• a syndicate angel;
• and an online/crowd investor

If you’d like to find out more, and decide which type of investor you may like to become, as well as where to find possible business opportunities and the income tax and capital gains tax reliefs that may be available to you, come along to our free seminar.

Stuart Dutton, Howard Worth Corporate Finance Partner will explain the possible tax reliefs that may be available to you and Kirsty McGregor from Angels Den, who are part of the national “Become An Angel” campaign, will give you essential insights and tips.

A light supper and refreshments will be served after the presentations.

It will be on Thursday 26^th January, 6pm onwards at our Northwich office.

For further information and to book your free place CLICK HERE

 

The Salters Den competition looks to find the most exciting new business or business idea in the Northwich and Winsford area and to reward the winner with a first prize worth £5,000.

The competition is run in partnership with Howard Worth Chartered Accountants and business advisors, Mosshaselhurst Solicitors, NatWest, and Eric Johnson of Northwich Ltd.

The addition of Winsford based businesses to the competition for 2016 led to the quantity and quality of entries being impressively high meaning a challenging shortlisting process. The successful applicants were invited to pitch their business plans and ideas in the den earlier this month.

After listening to a full day of varied presentations and demonstrations, the judge’s final decision was reached. The winner of the £2,500 cash first prize and 12 months financial and legal mentoring is Nearcut.

Nearcut is an online booking system for Barbers shops. The software helps to increase the efficiency of appointment making and enables them to grow their own individual businesses.

Will Bell, the founder of Nearcut said – “Winning the competition is amazing, I can’t actually believe it. My interest in computer software led me to create Nearcut. With the financial reward and the expert business mentoring I hope I am now able to make something I am passionate about into a long term career”.

Chris Smith, partner at Howard Worth commented, “Will’s presentation in the den was excellent. His business idea has been generated through his own interest, determination and skill. He saw a problem and created a solution for this driven by his desire to help a local business. Even in its infancy the business has already shown results and for a very new start-up, at this stage, it is very impressive indeed. He is a deserving winner of this year’s Salters Den competition”

There were also prizes for second and third place. Second place (6 months legal and accountancy mentoring) was awarded to Cube Lighting and Design Ltd. The business offers LED lighting schemes that can save money and reduce user’s carbon footprints.

Big Teds Workshop was awarded third place with a prize of 3 months legal and accountancy mentoring. The business designs and creates handcrafted furniture from reclaimed products.

This year saw the first time that the top 5 placed businesses were awarded with Birdie Photobooth scooping 4^th place and PH Diving and Servicing placed 5^th. 

Salters Den will launch the 2017 competition in June 2017.

About Howard Worth

Howard Worth was formed in 1953 and is a mid-tier accountancy practice providing a comprehensive range of services to owner managed businesses.

With nine partners and 100 staff they serve clients across the North West, Wales and the Midlands from offices in Northwich and Nantwich. They advise businesses on Tax issues, Accounts preparation, Capital Raising, Profit Advice, Audit, Fraud Prevention & Investigation and Independent Financial Advice

Howard Worth provides a full range of services with partners specialising in corporate services, rural and farming business, manufacturing, charities, solicitors, service industries and financial services.

They are members of the UK200 Group and the International Association of Practicing Accountants (I.A.P.A.).  Those memberships are your guarantee of our standards of service and they are only maintained by adhering to the highest professional standards.

Howard Worth’s philosophy is to work closely with clients, understand their businesses and provide them with timely and effective advice.

Further information please contact Dawn Beschorner 07708 326104 dawnbeschorner@howardworth.co.uk

More information on Howard Worth is available at www.howardworth.co.uk

Fifield Glyn would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Fifield Glyn has donated to the following charities this year in lieu of sending Christmas Cards. The donations have been made to:-

Neuro Muscular Centre, Cheshire

The Good Neighbour Scheme for Mill Hill & Burnt Oak

Northwich Women in Business Networking Lunch – 15^th December 2016

12:00 pm – 2:30 pm at Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club, Vale Royal Drive, Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2BA

We have the pleasure in announcing our Christmas networking lunch, which takes place on Thursday 15th December at Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club.

Join us for a delicious 2 course lunch full of holiday cheer and festivities and of course lots of networking. Please join in the fun by wearing your favourite Christmas jumper/outfit/item.

We will be raising money for the fantastic charity, St Luke’s Hospice therefore if you can support on the day, it would be very much appreciated, thank you.

For some last minute Christmas shopping you can browse our lovely stalls with a great selection of clothes, jewellery and gifts available.

If you would like to offer any prizes for the raffle please contact Jane Wilson – janewilson@howardworth.co.uk

To book your ticket, please fill in the form below.  The cost of the event is £22.50.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

Putting A Price Tag On Your Business:A Guide To Business Valuation Seminar – Tuesday 22^nd November, 8am

As a Business owner we know you have many things to consider when running your business. But do you know where your business fits in your industry landscape? Are you in a position to make a fast decision regarding financing, expansion or sale and merger opportunities?

Join us as our experts talk through why a company valuation is a good idea, and once you have one and you know what makes your business valuable, how you can maximise what your business is worth.

Our speaker for this event will be Daniel Gibson, Corporate Finance Executive at Howard Worth – Daniel has experience in advising clients how to maximise their valuations to assist with business sales.

Our Guest Speaker is Stephen Robertson from Metis Partners.  Intellectual Property (IP) assets are often undervalued and rarely managed or protected properly. Stephen will focus on the hidden value of IP assets and their benefits.

There will be opportunity to speak to our experts following the presentations and we will be serving a light breakfast with plenty of coffee.

We know that you will find it useful and we will be delighted to see you there.

It will be on Tuesday 22^nd November, 8.00am to 9.30am in the Delamere room at our Northwich office.

To book your free place CLICK HERE