Rule Datlen Mann - Chartered Accountants in Southampton, Hampshire

Business Start Ups
Most people who wish to start up a new business are enterprising and committed with the drive to see a good idea succeed. They will not necessarily be a financial whizz kid but this need not be a hurdle towards success. All that is required is a professional team to help. Here at Rule Datlen Mann we have helped to launch many new exciting businesses and watched them flourish. We can advise on:

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Business Plans and Forecasting
Very often - either at the formation stage of a business or as an integral part of an expansion plan, professional help will be required to set-up a business plan and to predict the financial outcome of the given strategy. We have the expertise and knowledge to help our clients create an effective and professional business plan and to forecast with confidence so helping with any significant business decisions. Often business plans and forecasts are required when seeking additional funding. As an add on service to our clients, we are happy to advise on or even attend such meetings to help towards a successful outcome.

Plan ahead with Rule Datlen Mann contact us on soton@ruledatlenmann.co.uk for a free of charge initial consultation.

Buying or Selling a Business
The process of buying or selling a business can be a daunting prospect however with expert advice and guidance the proceedings can be relatively stress free and even enjoyable! At Rule Datlen Mann we have orchestrated many successful purchases and sales of businesses and have a wealth of experience in this sector. We can help you gain the best result from your investment or sale. There are so many important issues to consider when buying or selling a business from timing through to the tax implications. We will help you with each step to ensure you enjoy the maximum benefit from your transaction be it a purchase or a sale.

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Raising Finance
There are many reasons why a business may want to obtain additional funding. At Rule Datlen Mann we discuss the situation with the client beforehand to assess the chances of obtaining the additional funding. Any associated risks are then discussed and weighed up before approaching a potential lender. We help our client to present their case with a carefully prepared proposal and will guide them throughout the process of raising funds.

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Bookkeeping
Although a necessity for all businesses, bookkeeping can be a time consuming and diversionary task. Rule Datlen Mann has the resources to keep accurate accounting records. These will be maintained on a regular basis using the latest software or even manually - should the client prefer. We will calculate VAT and complete the return form. Our aim as always, is to work closely with the client to provide a timely, accurate and user-friendly service.

For a practical solution email soton@ruledatlenmann.co.uk for a free of charge initial consultation.

Company Secretarial
We provide a fully conversant company secretarial service that will ease the administration burden away from you and your business. Company secretarial duties are onerous and constantly changing but unfortunately are a necessary evil. We can give you more time to get on with running your business and give you peace of mind by taking on your company secretarial duties for you.

Email soton@ruledatlenmann.co.uk for more information or a free of charge initial consultation.

Payroll
Regardless of the size of your business, payroll can be a difficult and time consuming task especially at the end of the tax year with the need for preparation of P35's, P14's and P11d's. Complex taxation rules and ever increasing legislation mean that the monthly or weekly payroll has become an administrative minefield with the threat of non-compliance penalties ever present. As a cost effective and trouble free solution many business owners out source their payroll to reputable professionals. This gives you a computerised, hassle free and fully compliant payroll service manned by a qualified person.
We will produce payslips and administer where applicable the following:

We take care of all the form filling and produce relevant paperwork for your employees and the Inland Revenue. The level of service required is agreed before hand and as a member of the Sage Accountants Club we offer discounted Sage software packages along with bespoke training if requested.

Outsource your payroll to Rule Datlen Mann - email soton@ruledatlenmann.co.uk for more information or a free of charge initial consultation.

VAT
Calculating VAT liability is a time-consuming job requiring attention to detail and knowledge of ever changing rules and regulations. It is so exacting that often businesses find that they have either over paid or under paid Customs and Excise - neither of which is desirable! We provide a VAT service that can be used with or without our bookkeeping facility according to your individual requirements. The VAT service that we provide gives you peace of mind and allows you to get on with running your business without worrying about pernickety paperwork and deadlines. Our service includes:

Let us help you with your VAT, email soton@ruledatlenmann.co.uk for further information.

Sage Accountants Club
We are members of the SAGE Accountants Club. This means that we can provide you with SAGE software - widely recognised as being the market leader - at a discounted rate. We can also provide an installation service, in-house training and an ongoing support system.