Crudden Dolan

We offer a supportive and constructive business start-up service which takes the stress out of starting up by providing step by step assistance to get your business up and running. The services we offer include: • Decide on the most suitable structure for your business - sole trader, partnership, or limited company • Prepare a business plan, cash flow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts • Assess your finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance, and draw up the necessary proposals • Establish a good working relationship with your bank • Complete any registration procedures with Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs • Deal with company secretarial issues • Set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements Our business plan service includes: • Advice regarding the content of a business plan • Assistance on the preparation of a business plan based on information provided • Production of a set of illustrative financial projections • Independent validation of a business plan Computerised accounting systems We are members of the Sage Accountants Club and are able to offer clients a complete range of accounting software with advice on setting up and maintaining software systems. We provide a high quality service which facilitates the use of computing and IT for organisations wishing to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in their business operations. Our computerised accounting systems service includes: • Installation and training on Sage Line 50 and Instant Accounts • Installation and training on Sage Payroll • Installation and training on Microsoft Word and Excel • Installation and training on all other major accounting packages including Kingswood and Quickbooks Charities/Not for Profits We have long experience in this sector. Most of our clients have implemented the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (the SORP) for the preparation of their financial statements. We have guided them through this process which has resulted in them being well prepared for the implementation of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. This specialism has grown for over 50 years and we now provide a full range of services to charities and NFPs based in Northern Ireland and beyond. With the establishment of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland governance and reporting requirements for NI charities will increase significantly. We can fully support your organisation with compliance. We can provide advice and recommendations and can install and support accounting systems to enable you to meet your new obligations.