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Peter Disney named Top 10 Business Advisor in Global Awards

Peter Disney, chartered accountant and managing director of Wood & Disney, has been announced as Top 10 Advisor of the Year in the Helm’s annual global ranking of independent accountancy and business advisors. 


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The Future Proof Business Quiz


On Friday 23rd September 2022 all eyes and ears were on our new Chancellor as he announced an extraordinary budget in an attempt to kick start our economy. Normally we would be happy to see even small cuts in our tax bills but what he announced was quite frankly bizarre and for small businesses who may currently be struggling is really not going to be that helpful and of course the cost will be massive for future taxpayers. Our children and probably even our grandchildren will be paying for this support and that already given over the last two years.


The failure rate for small businesses in the UK has been appalling for decades and despite a relatively benign economy before the pandemic, only 40% of businesses would last more than 5 years. Companies House issued some statistics for the period ending June 2022 and these showed that only 27% of companies are over 10 years old and only 10% are over 20 years old. This is shocking when actually there are some practical and simple steps to help a business survive into the longer term. It may not be possible for every business to future-proof itself but we feel passionate that we should at least try and support as many as possible.


For the past few months, we have been working on a special health check. It is in the form of a quiz and as it is multiple choice it is easy and quick to complete. We have called it “The Future Proof Business Quiz” and those who take it will receive a personal PDF report with detailed feedback on what they can do to improve their longevity and resilience.


The quiz has been written so it is compatible with mobile phones as well as tablets, laptops or desktops.


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FRUSTRATED? 

  • Do you believe that being in business today is more demanding than ever?

  • Do you feel like your business controls you rather than you controlling your business?

  • Do you feel like you are working as many hours as you can but you are still just treading water?

  • Do you yearn for the freedom to do the work you love on your terms?

We know how you feel. 
You are unique and so is your business.  But your frustrations and problems may not be.
 
We have 30 years of experience listening to and advising business owners and directors. If you have a problem we've almost certainly heard it before, can find a solution and work with you to implement it.

You are not alone.

YOUR JOURNEY TO FREEDOM® 

Your Journey 2 Freedom triangle - Strengthen - Optimise - Transform
YOUR JOURNEY TO FREEDOM® is about achieving the freedom to choose and create your own destiny.

You need to STRENGTHEN your business to create a stable foundation, to OPTIMISE every aspect of processes to achieve sustainable growth and move forward to TRANSFORM your business to give you the FREEDOM to enjoy your work and family life.

STRENGTHEN

Every business needs a stable foundation; secure, under control and delivering consistent profits and cashflow from which to grow.
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OPTIMISE

Sustainable growth, well financed, with a strategic vision. Performance controlled and measured against goals to ensure continued progress..
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TRANSFORM

Transform your business to thrive, adapt and grow to ultimately not be dependent on you. Giving you the FREEDOM to choose your own destiny.
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Your Journey 2 Freedom triangle - Strengthen - Optimise - Transform

How do we help you? 

We work alongside you, face-to-face, to create your vision and help you map out the journey you need to take to achieve your goals. 

We will not just send you away with a list of actions to take but will take on those actions for you. We help you at every turn.

Each client’s path is unique to them and their business, their goals and aspirations.

THE PROBLEMS WE SOLVE 

    Our clients work in many different markets and vary in size, but all have very similar problems.

    If you have a problem we've almost certainly heard it before, can find a solution and work with you to implement it.

    Problems with STRENGTHENING your business
    • Protecting what you've achieved to date
    • Gaining knowledge and confidence in your own abilities
    • Controlling your business
    Problems dealing with OPTIMISING your business
    • Cranking up the business you have already
    • Growing and financing your growth
    • Creating a vision and developing strategies
    Not sure what to do next? TRANSFORM
    • Develop your people
    • Systems to reduce dependency on you
    • Exit strategies
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    STRENGTHEN your business giving you a SOLID FOUNDATION from which to optimise what you already have  and then to grow
    • Protect what you have
    • Give you confidence in your ability to achieve success
    • Put you in control of your business
    OPTIMISE and achieve SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
    • Move from stagnation to growth
    • Develop laser focused goals and long term strategies
    • Maintain momentum towards sustainable growth
    LONG TERM SUCCESS requires you to be able to TRANSFORM
    • You need to have the right team with the right skills
    • Reduce dependency by systemising your business
    • Are we there yet? Looking to the future
    FIND OUT MORE

    OUR SOLUTIONS

    We listen to you and work with you, putting in place solutions and systems to protect you from yesterday's decisions, solve today's problems and create tomorrow's dreams.

    OUR SOLUTIONS

    We listen to you and work with you, putting in place solutions and systems to protect you from yesterday's decisions, solve today's problems and create tomorrow's dreams.




    STABILISE the business you have today giving you a SOLID FOUNDATION from which to expand and grow
    • Protect what you have
    • Give you confidence in your ability to achieve success
    • Put you in control of your business
    SCALE UP and achieve SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
    • Move from a stable performance to growth
    • Develop laser focused goals and long term strategies
    • Maintain momentum towards sustainable growth
    LONG TERM SUCCESS requires you to be able to EVOLVE
    • You need to have the right team with the right skills
    • Reduce dependency by systemising your business
    • Are we there yet? Looking to the future
    FIND OUT MORE

    What our clients say about working with us

    Blake Davies
    Brand Life Consultancy Limited

    Wood & Disney are no longer simply my accountants; they are my business advisers and I can trust them with ALL my affairs. I have no hesitation in recommending them as business advisers. Thank you for your continued assistance and I look forward to achieving more together in the future.

    Peppa Sheridan
    Peptalk Communications

    Wood & Disney act as my business advisors. They support me and my business in planning ahead and assessing what steps I need to take to help grow my business further, in a way that suits me. I would recommend Wood & Disney to anyone looking for plain-speaking help with the financial aspects of managing a growing business.

    Giles & Emma O'Sullivan
    Lean Global Consultancy

    I would be happy to confirm that I feel I have got my weekends back and am more in control of my business than ever!
    Thank you for your help and I look forward to what we can achieve together in the future.



    “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” Lao Tzu
    Are you ready to take your first step?
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