The ICAEW Business Advice Service

Professional advice can make all the difference to the performance of a business, whether it’s just starting out or a family firm that’s been trading for several generations.

At Harris Lipman, we offer a free, initial consultation to start-up and small and medium-sized enterprises through our membership of the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) Business Advice Service.

You’ll be able to discuss your issue or issues with an expert member of our team in a meeting that will usually last around an hour. Typical reasons why people consult us include starting a business, tax matters, financial management, access to finance or turnaround and restructuring, but you can discuss any business issue you wish.

There are no strings attached and following the initial meeting, you will be free to end your involvement with Harris Lipman. However, you may find that we can provide advice and services that can help you and your business.

If that’s the case, we would be happy to continue to work with you on a fee-paying basis, and we offer flexible options to spread the cost.

You can arrange your initial free meeting by filling in this online form or you can contact us directly, by emailing Michael Bernstein at michael.bernstein@harris-lipman.co.uk or calling 0208 446 9000.

If you already have an existing accountant when you arrange your appointment, we will probably need to contact them to see if they have any information relevant to the advice you are now seeking.