The Salters Den competition returns for its third year and is open for applications from the 1^st of July 2017.

If you are an entrepreneur or business start-up located in Winsford or Northwich and started trading on or after 1^st January 2016 you are eligible to enter.  Has your new business been successful in its infancy? Do you need a cash injection and expert business mentoring and support to take it to the next level? Have you got a great idea and business plan but need investment and advice to make it a reality? Then you could be the next winner of Salters’ Den and its £2,500 cash prize.

Salters Den sees local businesses Howard Worth Chartered Accountants join forces with Moss Haselhurst Solicitors, NatWest and Cheshire West and Chester Council to form the judging panel in the den. 

The amazing prize for the winner is £2,500 cash as well as one years free accountancy support and business advice from Howard Worth and legal mentoring from Moss Haselhurst. There are also rewards for second and third place with six months and three months support and mentoring respectively. The competition is open for entries from 1^st July to the 27^th October 2017. Visit the website www.saltersdencompetition.co.uk for the full competition rules and to submit your application.

Since the competition launched in 2015 the judges have been overwhelmed by the quality of new businesses in the local area and the innovation they have shown.  The two previous winners both excelled in the “den” and their prizes have led to the further progression for their businesses.

“Winning the Salter’s Den competition has helped transform Nearcut from a part time interest to a sustainable business.

2016 Winner – Will Bell, Technical Director

Nearcut Limited

Salter’s Den turned out to be the best decision of my journey as a start-up. The advice I received during my presentation was invaluable and the support that I got after, and continue to receive to this day helped me take my business to the next level. If you are considering entering the competition I would strongly recommend it, you have nothing to lose but your limitations.’

Codilia Gapare – C-Lash

Inaugural Salter’s Den Competition Winner in 2015.

Full competition details can be found on the website www.saltersdencompetition.co.uk  or call us with any questions on 01606 369000. You can also follow the competition on twitter @SaltersDen or like the Facebook page Salters-Den.

Salters Den Judges 2017 image- (Left to Right) Councillor Brian Clarke – Cheshire West and Chester Council,  Emma Roberts – Moss Haselhurst, Claire Morley – NatWest, Chris Smith – Howard Worth.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who took part in the Gadbrook Park Bike to Work Day today!

Huge thanks to the staff at Caffé Arabica, Alpha Omega and Cheshire Police for their assistance in marking bikes.  Over 30 participants took advantage of this free offer.

Big thanks to Matt from Cyclone Cycles for his fantastic display of bikes and assistance today and for supplying the prizes for the draw.  Cyclone Cycles don’t just provide first class bike sales and top notch service.   They love nothing more than getting muddy as they are riders as well as retailers.  Please visit Cyclone Cycles to find out more of what they have to offer, the website is http://www.cyclonecycles.co.uk/

The draw was made by Mike Roberts, the Chairman of the Gadbrook Park Executive Board at Caffé Arabica at lunchtime and the lucky winners were as follows:

First Prize – a bike worth £500                    – Congratulations to Abi Clarke from Access Bank            

Second Prize – a voucher worth £50          – Congratulations to Matt Woolley from Weaver Vale Housing Trust   

Third Prize – a voucher worth £25               – Congratulations to Matt Willcock also from Weaver Vale Housing Trust

There were over 130 participants  –  62 more than last year!

Well done to everyone who took part, lets hope participants may consider biking to work more often (there are quite a few do this every day anyway).   We look forward to seeing you again next year!

The popular Gadbrook Park Annual Bike to Work Day returns on Thursday 22^nd June 2017.

Supported by the Gadbrook Park BID, the event encourages employees to cycle to work for that day, with each employee that participates being entered in to a FREE PRIZE DRAW for a BRAND NEW BIKE worth £500!  There are also prizes for 2^nd and 3^rd place.

Everyone who cycles in to work that day will also be provided with a FREE BREAKFAST SANDWICH TOKEN for Café Arabica, where you can enjoy a delicious free breakfast sandwich and a drink.

There will be stewards at the entrance to Gadbrook Park to hand out breakfast tokens and to collect names for the prize draw from 6am until 9.30am.

The draw itself will be taking place at the Cafe at 1pm and all winners will be notified. We hope to see you there!

This year we have purchased Bike Marking Kits to mark anyone’s cycles for free.  There are over 300,000 bikes stolen each year in the UK – don’t let yours be one of them!  By calling at the café between 12 noon – 2pm on the day to have your bike marked by the Police you will join the UK’s Police approved bicycle marking and FREE registration scheme.

So get involved and don’t miss out on your chance to win a fantastic new bike and have your bike marked against theft free of charge!

Fifield Glyn hosted their 2^nd annual corporate golf day at Delamere Golf Club on Tuesday 6^th June 2017 with 14 players including Clients from Saudi Petroleum, NatWest, NWD Architects, Boardlink, Ceres Estates, AMBIT Architectural Design Ltd and Cadnant Properties.

John Fifield, Chairman of Fifield Glyn commented “Despite the appalling weather everyone had a great day and some excellent scores were achieved .We were delighted that another 30 of our Clients were able to join us in the evening for supper. Delamere is such a brilliant golf course and golfers love it. Fifield Glyn is going from strength to strength and in the last 2 years we have increased out turnover by 50 % with expansion in our Property Management business both Residential and Commercial, predominantly in London. We hope to return to Delamere again next year for our 3^rd Golf Day with our Clients. “

Left to right in the picture

John Fifield, Chairman of Fifield Glyn; Rosalind Fifield of Osborne House, Gerry Rooney of Mosshaselhurst Solicitors, Diana Mather of The English Manner and David Sidi.

CLICK HERE for more information

 

Tuesday 27^th June – 7.45am – 9.30am

Industry experts from Howard Worth, Lloyds Bank, D2NA, JSW Insurance and Poole Alcock will offer practical advice in the steps you can take to reduce the risk for your business. They will cover topics such as online fraud, cyber security essentials, a live hacking demonstration, cyber security insurance and cyber attacks from a HR point of view.

The seminar takes place on Tuesday 27^th June 7.45am – 9.30am at our Northwich office on Gadbrook Park.

Book your free place at HERE

 

A recommendation from a previous Howard Worth Client, led Andy Rowlands to contact the Accountants and Business Advisors for funding and structural advice regarding the possible acquisition of Talascend Holdings Ltd, a company where he previously held the role of Managing Director.  

Talascend Holdings Ltd offers technical engineering recruitment services and specialises in providing staffing and global mobility support services within the Energy, Infrastructure and Power Generation market sectors. Their UK offices are located in Manchester and London with additional offices in India, Switzerland and Abu Dhabi.

Howard Worth’s corporate finance team introduced Mr Rowlands to Dave Green of Secure Trust who were able to provide the funding for the acquisition. At this time the team also brought in the specialist legal support required by engaging Scott Sands from Myersons. 

Given the international nature of the business, Howard Worth’s Tax Partner, Tim Lwin’s involvement would prove key in facilitating the deal. His extensive knowledge of international tax law was harnessed to asses the full implications of transfer pricing and inter-company transactions in relation to the acquisition.

 “Working on this acquisition allowed two specialist departments at Howard Worth to unite together. By collaborating in this way, we ensured that the various international elements of the deal were completely understood by both the buyer and seller. There were some very complicated Tax issues that needed to be covered, without which the final value of the company and the deal itself could have been affected.” Richard Barnett, Managing Partner, Howard Worth.

“Given the complex nature of this transaction it was essential to identify partners who could provide support on both the domestic and international aspects of the deal. I would like to thank Howard Worth, Myerson and Secure Trust for working in a collaborative manner to close the deal”.  Andy Rowlands. Talascend Holdings Ltd.

The vendor was represented by Blick Rothenberg and Field Fisher.

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 01606 369000.

Making Money in a Mad World

Thursday 18^th May – 6pm onwards

Politically and economically, we are living in an intriguing and uncertain world. Join us as we invite John Waddington, Investment Manager at Strategic Retirement Solutions to provide his insights into the UK and global Economy. We will also look at the impact Donald Trump and Brexit may have on the UK.  He will focus on the outlook for investors and discuss the planning options available, in his usual insightful manner.

The seminar takes place from 6pm onwards on Thursday 18^th May at our Northwich office on Gadbrook Park.

Book your free place  HERE

 

Hat-trick in Sandbach, Cheshire

Vernon Cooper Properties have done three retail deals in the centre of Sandbach so that their Tenants, Arthur Chatwin Bakers, could expand into the adjoining premises at No. 1 High Street.  Oliver Buckingham of Fifield Glyn negotiated the letting of the adjoining property and simultaneously acquired another freehold property at 9A Hightown to relocate the existing Tenant, Mrs Jennifer Dodd.  

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