Accountancy firm Haines Watts has launched a region-wide partnership with local business services providers to launch a one-stop business services hub for growing SMEs.
The Bristol office of Haines Watts, which nationwide is the 15th largest accountancy firm in the UK, has teamed up with a selection of business coaching, HR, legal and other firms.
Together, the companies will operate under the one banner of Haines Watts Employer Services, aiming to support local smaller businesses going through times of growth and change, in a concept being rolled out by Haines Watts’ offices across the South West.
Alongside payroll and benefits advice, legal advice and HR support, Haines Watts Employer Services will also offer employee share scheme design and implementation, coaching and masterclasses in executive leadership and management. They will also conduct comprehensive employee engagement research and surveys.
Matthew Bracher, Managing Director at Haines Watts Bristol, said “Any business looking to expand or diversify will need initial and ongoing legal advice, as well as support around the people in the business.
“Clearly both of these functions also bring financial implications into consideration. So, we’ve recognised the appeal of offering all these services to growing SMEs under one umbrella for a while and it’s great to be able launch this new service.”
Among the partners in the Bristol area are business coaching firm Executive Edge, owned by Director Bev Couzens. She said: “We are pleased to develop this relationship with Haines Watts.
“Collaboration and umbrella working is becoming increasing popular in the business services sector and Executive Edge is a good fit with the vision that Haines Watts Employer Services is aiming to achieve.
“Business coaching is highly relevant as our economy pivots and we adapt and innovate to keep up with the challenges posed by the Covid crisis.
“This new relationship is a great example of how we are looking to broaden the services we offer our clients, who increasingly look to one supplier for a range of business functions.”
Mr Bracher said: “We’ve been considering this as an option at Haines Watts for some time, as when planning for growth in business there is often crossover in these key areas of accountancy, HR and legal support.
“All of our carefully-chosen partners match our standards of quality and customer service and we are pleased to be working with them.
“A changing business landscape, with an economy hit by Covid and with the challenges of Brexit, offers many smaller businesses a great opportunity to pivot and grow. I believe there is great potential for this holistic service and I am looking forward to seeing Haines Watts Employer Services develop.
“It’s also pleasing to see the concept rolled out across the South West, as we look to increase our presence in the region’s thriving SME community.”
