Business Growth
Our Business Advisory services give you the clarity, insight, and strategy needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing market. We go beyond traditional accounting, working closely with you to understand your goals, challenges, and opportunities.
From straightforward planning and regular reporting to in-depth transformation projects, we look at your business as a whole — identifying risks, uncovering opportunities, and helping you make confident, informed decisions.
Whether you want to improve profitability, strengthen your operations, or set a clear path for sustainable growth, our tailored advice will help you get there faster.
Let’s talk about how our business growth services can take your business further!
Our Services
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Virtual CFO
For owners who want a part-time finance director:
Get the know-how of a Finance Director without paying for one full-time. We’ll work closely with you to manage the big picture — budgets, profitability, funding, and long-term strategy — so you can grow with confidence.
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Management Accounts & Reporting
For owners who want a clear, consistent view of performance:
We’ll give you a clear, easy-to-read snapshot of how your business is really doing — every month or quarter. You’ll get up-to-date figures, simple explanations of what they mean, and the key numbers (KPIs) to watch.
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Business Planning & Forecasting
For owners who want clarity and control over the months ahead:
Running a business without a plan is like driving without a map. We help you see what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what’s ahead. Together, we’ll create a clear plan, cashflow forecasts, and easy-to-understand projections so you can make confident decisions.
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Consulting & Transformation
For owners who want to more efficient systems, and processes:
The business landscape is changing fast. We review your current systems, processes, and operations to find improvements that make your business more efficient, scalable, and profitable — from streamlining workflows to introducing automation.
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R&D Tax Credits
For businesses investing in new ideas, products, or processes:
If your business invests in innovation — from developing new products to improving processes — you may be entitled to valuable tax relief. We handle the entire claims process for you, ensuring it’s accurate, compliant, and maximises your benefit.
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AI Solutions for SMEs
For owners who want to save time, cut costs, and work smarter:
We help you identify where AI tools can make a real difference — from automating repetitive admin to improving customer service and reporting. We’ll recommend, set up, and train your team on practical AI solutions that deliver measurable results.
FAQs
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Our Business Growth Services are designed for SMEs and owner-managed businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling rapidly, we tailor our support to your stage and goals.
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A regular accountant focuses on compliance — making sure your books, returns, and filings are correct. A Virtual CFO is more hands on, looks at the bigger picture — budgets, profitability, funding, and strategy — helping you make smarter decisions to grow your business.
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For Management Accounts & Reporting, you can choose monthly or quarterly updates. Each report comes with clear commentary, so you know exactly what the numbers mean and what to focus on.
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Even if things are going well, a clear plan and realistic forecasts help you anticipate cashflow issues, prepare for growth, and avoid surprises. It’s like having a roadmap to guide your decisions.
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Through Consulting & Transformation, we review how your business currently operates — from workflows to software — and spot inefficiencies. Then we recommend and help implement changes that save time, cut costs, and make your business more scalable.
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Yes. R&D tax credits apply to any business investing in innovation — even small process improvements. AI tools can help almost any SME, from automating admin to improving customer communication. We’ll assess your situation and guide you through both.
What our clients say
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Junaid - The Chamo Group
Khalil and the team have been brilliant. They’ve taken all the stress out of our accounts and VAT returns, and I actually understand my numbers now. If you’re looking for all round support, I cant recommend them enough.
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Denise - Willow Aesthetics Clinics
We used ASK to incorporate the company, and have been using their management accounts service since, specifically with Kim, who has been fantastic! Everything runs smoothly and we are clear on our tax position.
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Ben - Complete Tree Solutions
Straightforward advice with no jargon. We used their business planning service which has been invaluable for our growth - its like having our very own FD working with us for a fraction of the costs it would be to hire permanently.
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Stephen - AI Consulting
Have been working with Khalil and team for a while now. They spotted tax reliefs I didn’t even know we could claim for. We ended up saving thousands! One of the best business decisions we’ve made.
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James - Everyday People
They’re quick to respond, proactive with advice, and genuinely care about helping us grow. Helping us with our accounts, and setting us up for rolling out our first franchise. Worked with Kim, Sam and Khalil over the past two years.
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Ed - Holden Solutions
The ASK team took over from our previous accountants who left us in a mess. Khalil and team sorted everything out -communication was clear from the start and throughout and they constantly go above and beyond expectations.
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Robert - Smart Zone Security
Khalil has been our virtual CFO for a around a year - the business has come on leaps and bounds and we have just recently set up in the UAE - the teams experiences and can do attitude has really helped us grow to that next level.
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Kristian - Extract Pro
Supported us through company set up, integration with Xero and developing our two year forecasts. The team are able to translate the numbers in a meaningful way - which really helps to focus on growth.
