TaxAssist Accountants is pleased to announce that, for the second year running, they have won Silver Award at the British Franchise Association’s (bfa) Franchisor of the Year Awards 2009. The award aims to reward the franchisor that has proven it has secured ‘today’s foundations for tomorrow’s success’. It also aims to demonstrate that even during an economic downturn there are still many success stories to be told.
Sarah Robertson, business development director at TaxAssist Accountants explains, “We are delighted to have received the silver award. A prestigious award such as this sends out a clear message to our existing franchisees, staff and potential recruits that TaxAssist Accountants is fully committed to supporting the growth of our franchisees.”
In response to the current recession TaxAssist Accountants has continued to build on the strong model it already had in place. “We’ve also communicated frequently with the network to ensure that we continue to be ‘fleet of foot’ and can adapt where necessary. To date, we have not experienced any serious impact from the recession and sales growth remains comparative to last year,” explains Robertson.
Brian Smart, director general of the bfa, said: “TaxAssist Accountants have worked hard to make the whole business of accountancy more exciting and accessible - and they have done so with the mix of sound business sense and creativity that we’ve come to expect from our top franchisors.”
“Communicating with franchisees on a regular basis and remaining quick on their feet, they can adapt swiftly to changing circumstances, helping reduce the impact of the economic downturn. This is a business that has successfully identified a specific need - and delivered it in a carefully targeted manner that sets it apart from its competitors.”
If you would like to find out more about joining the TaxAssist Accountants network in either the UK or the Republic of Ireland where we have recently launched, then contact us without delay on 0800 0188297. You can also watch a video about the franchise on our website - www.taxassist.net
If you are interested in becoming a client of a TaxAssist Accountant – please visit our website www.taxassist.co.uk or call 0845 0096543.
TaxAssist Accountants was founded in 1995, specifically to serve the tax and accountancy needs of small business. Its Support Centre is in
Chief Executive -
Karl spent 26 years at a senior level with a major clearing bank before joining TaxAssist Accountants on 1st January 2000 as Operations Director – taking on the role of Chief Executive in 2002. A 'fellow' of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, a School Governor and a member of the Financial Industry Group and of the Committee of the IFS
Business Development Director – Sarah Robertson MSc, Dip M, Chartered Marketer, MCIM FIDM
Sarah founded a successful Brand Agency ‘The Point’ in 1994 with three other Directors. ‘The Point’ became one of the foremost marketing communications agencies in the Eastern region with billings in excess of £4.5m. Sarah has a total of 20 years experience in the marketing and advertising industry, working with a broad range of national and regional brands such as the British Red Cross, Norwich Union, Oracle, Del Monte, the Imperial Cancer Research Fund and Swinton Insurance. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Fellow of the
Network Operations & Finance Director - Phil Sullivan BSc (Hons), ACIB
During a 26 year career with HSBC Bank plc Phil achieved Executive Management status and undertook roles covering a wide range of disciplines. These included corporate banking, branch retail banking, credit control, strategic planning, human resources and training. Prior to leaving HSBC Phil was Area Director for Leicestershire, a role with responsibility for all aspects of the bank's branch banking & commercial business in the county and corporate banking activities in
After working with TaxAssist Direct Ltd for 18 months on a consultancy basis, Phil joined the Board as a full-time Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2008. His responsibilities include overall technical competency and compliance of the Network and Support Centre, internal financial control and operational integrity.
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Please contact David Paulson on 01603 447402. TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s leading accountancy and taxation service for small businesses is delighted to announce the opening of their 85th Shop Front. The franchisee that hit the 85th spot is Donovan Crutchfield who operates from Putney in West London.
The shop front concept was developed with the aim of attracting the local small sized business owner with a fresh, modern and stylish look. Not only do the shop fronts lend visibility and accessibility they also offer the credibility with clients and other businesses that working from home or an office simply could not provide. With 160 franchise areas, this means that over half of the TaxAssist Accountants network is now in shop front premises. The TaxAssist Accountants network is now looking after nearly 28,000 clients making them the largest network of accountants in the UK looking after small businesses.
TaxAssist Accountants were nominated for further awards in March and April. They were nominated as finalists for the Franchise Management Awards in two categories for “Best Website” and “Best Online Marketing Campaign”.
They have also, for the second year running been nominated as BFA Franchisor of the Year. The results of this will be known in June.
Franchisees do not need any formal accountancy qualifications as full training is given, but you do need to have a relevant career background, be self motivated, disciplined, ambitious, hardworking and keen to build a substantial successful business.
If you would like to find out more about joining the TaxAssist Accountants network in either the UK or the Republic of Ireland where we have recently launched, then contact us without delay on 0800 0188297. You can also watch a video about the franchise on our website - www.taxassist.net
If you are interested in becoming a client of a TaxAssist Accountant – please visit our website www.taxassist.co.uk or call 0845 0096543.
TaxAssist Accountants was founded in 1995, specifically to serve the tax and accountancy needs of small business. Its Support Centre is in Norwich, and currently TaxAssist Accountants has a network of offices with over 160 accountants and tax specialists around the country.
Chief Executive - Karl Sandall FCIB
Karl spent 26 years at a senior level with a major clearing bank before joining TaxAssist Accountants on 1st January 2000 as Operations Director – taking on the role of Chief Executive in 2002. A 'fellow' of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, a School Governor and a member of the Financial Industry Group and of the Committee of the IFS School of Finance for the East of England, Karl oversees the running of the company and the whole network on a day to day basis and ensures the company continues to expand rapidly.
Business Development Director – Sarah Robertson MSc, Dip M, Chartered Marketer, MCIM FIDM
Sarah founded a successful Brand Agency ‘The Point’ in 1994 with three other Directors. ‘The Point’ became one of the foremost marketing communications agencies in the Eastern region with billings in excess of £4.5m. Sarah has a total of 20 years experience in the marketing and advertising industry, working with a broad range of national and regional brands such as the British Red Cross, Norwich Union, Oracle, Del Monte, the Imperial Cancer Research Fund and Swinton Insurance. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Fellow of the Institute of Direct Marketing. Sarah joined the TaxAssist Accountants Board on 1st September 2004. Sarah is responsible for marketing strategy, brand development, shop fronts, practice management and business development strategies for franchisees.
Network Operations & Finance Director - Phil Sullivan BSc (Hons), ACIB
During a 26 year career with HSBC Bank plc Phil achieved Executive Management status and undertook roles covering a wide range of disciplines. These included corporate banking, branch retail banking, credit control, strategic planning, human resources and training. Prior to leaving HSBC Phil was Area Director for Leicestershire, a role with responsibility for all aspects of the bank's branch banking & commercial business in the county and corporate banking activities in East Midlands. He was responsible for 400 staff operating from 36 offices and a cost budget of £11m. Phil established his own business in 2006 providing corporate and commercial advisory services to selected business clients. He specialised in assisting with the creation of strategies for large transactions, including business sales, MBOs/MBIs, flotations, raising unquoted equity and exit/succession. His main business interests lie in corporate finance and management/ leadership theory and practice.
After working with TaxAssist Direct Ltd for 18 months on a consultancy basis, Phil joined the Board as a full-time Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2008. His responsibilities include overall technical competency and compliance of the Network and Support Centre, internal financial control and operational integrity.
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