Strive Business Solutions
DE5, Ripley
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DE5, Ripley
(5)
Strive Business Solutions offers a wide range of business support services to SMEs throughout the Midlands and beyond, including bookkeeping & accounting, business consultancy and virtual assistance.
We know first hand the trials and tribulations SMEs face when juggling so many areas of business, and that’s why we’re on hand to help – as much or as little as you need!
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5 customer reviews
Col
Bookkeeping Services
So far so good. Simple, efficient support with our accounts needs. Excellent communication. Recommended
Hollie Venn
Strive hit the ground running when we needed to find new book keepers. The service is professional but friendly. The team are very knowledgeable and act swiftly when following up actions. Really glad we found them!
Sam Sheppard
Business Accounting Services
Dani the director is class, filled with confidence
Tay
Business Accounting Services
Like minded, kind warm and welcoming. Explained things I didn’t quite understand and have made the process a lot less stressful for myself. Would 100% recommend
Deborah Evans
Bookkeeping Services
We have recently appointed Strive and found them extremely responsive and very professional. The pricing was competitive, but most importantly we felt we could trust them to meet our needs.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Over the years we learnt that the self-employed, and smaller businesses were paying out far too money for services that we can provide for a fraction of the cost. Our aim is to help these people in growing their businesses.
Why should our clients choose you?
Strive Business Solutions are always on hand to help you with whatever you may need. Not only do we offer accounting and website services, we can also help find other services that all businesses need.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
All of our services, and meetings can be provided remotely. We use a range of software to suit most organisations, including online accounting software, VPN connections, along with Teams, Zoom & Google Meet.
We are also more than happy to arrange meetings face to face, and are contactable on 0333 335 5137.
Bookkeeping
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Day to day management of Accounts
Maintaining up-to-date records
Keeping businesses aligned with laws
Keeping you prepared for tax
Managing bank feeds
Handling accounts payable
Sending out invoices and managing accounts receivable
Preparing financial statements
Processing payroll
Dealing with foreign currency transactions
Performing stocktake
Keeping an eye on cash flow
Preparing the books for an accountant
COMPLETE BOOKKEEPING
WE OFFER MONTHLY PACKAGES AND HOURLY RATES ON ALL OUR BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Day to day management of accounts
We will stay on top of your business’ accounts for all your daily transactions. By keeping track of every sale or purchase and using software to do it all, it’s much easier for us to keep an eye on your cash flow.
Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records
We will make sure that all your business records are kept up to date. It will also be our job to make you aware of any inconsistencies between the books and your business accounts, making sure you resolve these problems quickly.
Keeping businesses aligned with laws
Tax can be a sensitive and confusing area. One small mistake and a dreaded letter from HMRC can soon be on its way. That’s where we can help, as we make sure your business stays aligned with the relevant laws.
Keeping you prepared for tax
Tax deadlines are usually quite strict and doing the books is usually never the top priority for many small businesses, so deadlines can easily be missed. To keep the taxman happy and stop you from paying any additional fines, we will make sure your records are accurate and up to date so you will always be prepared for tax.
Managing bank feeds
We can manage transactions brought in through software, like an app. Bank feeds, that link the software with your business bank account, allow you to see each transaction in real-time.
Handling accounts payable
We can make payments on behalf of your small business. This can include anything from payment of supplier invoices, petty cash and expenses.
Sending out invoices and managing accounts receivable
We will prepare invoices to send to your clients to ensure payments are received on time, chase late payments to ensure your records are always accurate, as well as managing your accounts receivable ledger.
Preparing financial statements
We will be responsible for preparing some significant financial statements for your small businesses. These may include a profit and loss statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
These financial reports show your businesses bottom line and operating expenses, the balance of assets and liabilities as well as the cash flowing in and out of your business.
Processing payroll
Assisting businesses with the processing of wage slips and tax payments to employees.
Dealing with foreign currency transactions
We also make sure to maintain accurate foreign currency accounts, utilising current exchange rates. This can be made easier with compatible digital bookkeeping apps that can instantly analyse exchange rates without wasting much time.
Performing stocktake
For small businesses, we can also produce inventory reports by counting stock items. If there are any discrepancies, we report back to your business to make sure you can address these problems quickly.
This is most commonly carried out at the end of your business’ financial year with the figures included in the profit and loss reports.
Keeping an eye on cash flow
One of the most essential tasks we will do for a small business is making sure you don’t run out of day-to-day money. We can do this by keeping an eye on the balance of revenues to expenses, along with offering more advice if the business needs more available cash to operate, we can also make recommendations where possible on how to lower your expenses.
Preparing the books for an accountant
It is our job to make sure that your accounts are valid and up-to-date when the accountant needs them. This lets an accountant use their knowledge to make business recommendations and complete any tax returns.
Our experienced team are Sage, Quickbooks & Xero certified advisors & partners.
Our app based bookkeeping for self employed / sole traders frees up your time so you can focus on what you love.
Gain complete control on your finances in no time at all!
Connect it with suppliers, payment portals and even online stores - simply add your dedicated email address or take a quick pic of your receipt and everything will be added to your accounts spreadsheet or software!
Never miss a receipt again, with bookkeeping in your pocket...
This clever little app learns your suppliers and customers, saving you endless time on data entry, that we know you don't love.
Simply sign up, download the app and we will guide you through setup. We can even provide you with your self assessment at the end of the year using the data from your app!
Self employed without the stress! Contact us today to find out more!
Website Design
Whether you need a basic website or a fully integrated e-commerce solution, we can help with it all.
We work using a range of platforms to suit your needs, and can be involved as much or as little as you like, from consultancy & content creation to complete management of your website project.
IT Support & IT Services
Our team is on hand to help with any of your business IT requirements, from one-off IT projects, through to complete infrastructure setups, and everything in between.
We offer a comprehensive range of services including –
Managed Support
Patch Management
Microsoft Licencing
Anti-Virus Solutions
Cyber Security
Telecommunications
Hardware
Software
Networking
We can provide ongoing monthly support packages, or ad-hoc services, as preferred by you, as well as IT Consultancy and audits to see how to help you best.
If you would like any further information on any of the services we offer, or would like to get a quote, you can call us on 0333 335 5137, email us at enquiries@strivebusinesssolutions.co.uk or pop by and see us face to face at our office at 41-43 Granby Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8HP.
SEO Management
We can provide a full range of SEO services to suit your organisation's needs, whether it be a monthly package, or a one off task. We know SEO can be a minefield if you don't quite understand the intricacies, so we work with you to explain what we are suggesting and why for full transparency. Many business owners get trapped moving between SEO companies trying to achieve their desired online presence or Google ranking, which can be costly and fruitless. We take a more hands on approach getting to know your business and your customers so that we can offer you the most effective solution, whether it's content creation, keywords, Google optimization, business profile listings or competitor analysis to name but a few of the tools available to you.
Accountancy
Why choose Strive Accounts?
Strive Business Solutions are friendly, approachable, professionals and always on hand to take your call. Our easy-going manner has enabled us to build relationships with our clients, and word-of-mouth customers says it all!
With over 20 years’ experience in bookkeeping and accounting practices we are proficient in dealing with the trials and tribulations that financial accounting can put upon your business.
We understand that each business is unique and will take the time to understand the ins and outs of your company to better help us tailor a quotation to suit you.
The team at Strive are members of the IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers) and AAT, and we are supervised for Anti-money Laundering and Counter-terrorism Financing by the IAB.
Our main Bookkeeper is certified to AAT Level 3, and our Accountant is FMAAT Licensed and regulated by the AAT.
Strive will ensure your accounting needs are dealt with in a timely and confidential manner, and are always up to date, leaving you free to focus on the many other aspects of your business.
We are certified SAGE Partners, QuickBooks Pro Advisors & Xero Certified Partners, and can offer discounted rates on all software applications to help manage your financial records.
We have a number of software solutions available to you, including a complete range of accounting software, auto-entry apps and the latest payroll & HR Management software – all of which we have put in place to tailor the right accounting solution to your business needs.
Our goal is to make accounting functions as easy and transparent as we can for you, and to help as much or as little as you need. The team is always on hand to help with any questions or queries you may have, and can help put your mind at ease when it comes to accounting for your business.
We offer tailored monthly packages for Limited Companies, Sole Traders, Contractors, Charities and the Self Employed, along with hourly rates and set pricing across all of our accounting services, so you’ll always know what you’re paying and what you get for your money!
SERVICES WE OFFER
Trading Page of Tax Return
Full Income & Expenditure
Statutory Year End Filing
Director Self Assessment
Weekly & Monthly Payroll
VAT Preparation & Submission
Monthly Management Accounts
Whether you’re a new business requiring a first time accountant, or you’re unhappy with your current accountant and would like to explore the options available to you, please feel free to contact us any time on 0333 335 5137, at enquiries@strivebusinesssolutions.co.uk or pop by and see us at our office at 41-43 Granby Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8HP.
Digital Marketing
Our team offers a complete range of digital & branding services to help build your business - as you want it!
We can work with your ideas to create something you and your customers will love, and put everything together so you can use it as you like. Our services include -
Brand design
Logo creation
Website design
Graphic design
SEO services
PPC advertising
Content creation
Social Media management
Whether you're a new business just starting out, or an established businesses looking for rebranding, we can help you from concept right through to implementation of your brand. Or if you already have a brand you love, we can provide services to help you get noticed and promote your business - as much or as little as you like! We will work with you to establish what methods will work for you best, to suit your budget.
For more information, or to get a quote for any of our services, you can call us on 0333 335 5137, email us at enquiries@strivebusinesssolutions.co.uk or pop by and see us face to face at our office at 41-43 Granby Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8HP.
Business Consultancy
Business Review & Consultancy
Is your business performing as well as you'd like? Do you have a goal you'd like to achieve? Maybe you're struggling with a bottleneck? Whatever you'd like help with - Strive Business Solutions can help - we offer both Management & Strategic Consultancy to suit your needs.
Internal Control Procedure Implementation
If you are looking to make day to day processes easier, and save some time and money on every day tasks we can work with you to review and replace any procedures that might not be as efficient as you'd like. This covers everything from Supply Chain, to Sales Management or Manufacturing, and everything in between.
Performance Improvement Plans
There may be a specific area of your business that needs improvement, or maybe one aspect of your organisation is thriving, whilst others dwindle. We can help to analyse individual departments and put together plans to improve them as required.
Turnaround Strategy
For one of many reasons, things may not be going quite as you'd planned. Profits might be non-existent, or just not quite what you expected. You may have come to the point where you've realised you need to deal with this and that's where Turnaround comes in. We can analyse what's gone wrong and put together a strategy to get you back on track before your profitability is affected further.
Growth Strategy
Growth isn't always as simple as sell more. Many businesses neglect to look at what such growth comes with - more staff required, higher expenses, bigger premises to name just a few. We can help you to understand which areas of your business will be most affected by growth in both the short and long term, and put together a plan to ensure you don't fall at any of the hurdles in achieving your growth targets.
Business Strategy
Most organisations will have some form of Business Strategy but a lot of the time it just ends up being a box ticking exercise, and then a folder filed away. We can work with you to make sure you have a strategy that meets the needs of the shareholders, and to roll out the plan across your organisation as fluidly as possible.
Whether you're just starting out, or are an established business our team can help with every step of your business review. If you have a specific project in mind, or there are a number of aspects you would like help with, please feel free to get in touch by calling us on 0333 335 5137, emailing us at enquiries@strivebusinesssolutions.co.uk or pop by and see us at our office at 41-43 Granby Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8HP.
Payroll
Strive Business Solutions are pleased to offer complete payroll solutions, including market-leading features, using the latest payroll software, at an affordable price.
We provide payroll & HR services that will save you both money and time in processing your payroll, managing employees and many Human Resources functions.
No matter the size of your business we can help with your payroll requirements. We have no minimum charge or flat rate for payroll - simply pay for the employees we process for!
We have included a host of fantastic features to help you save time and money when managing your payroll and staff.
Not only is it super easy to submit your requests - employee self service allows your staff to request holidays, view historic payslips and documents, as well as allowing you to share contracts & company policies with them, saving hours of time in administration year on year, along with saving everything in one central location that you can access from anywhere!
Pricing from £2 per person!
If you would like any further information on any of the services we offer, or would like to get a quote, you can call us on 0333 335 5137, email us at enquiries@strivebusinesssolutions.co.uk or pop by and see us face to face at our office at 41-43 Granby Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8HP.
