Milner Boardman expands services provision with 4 new strategic partners

As our Practice has grown over recent years we have recognised the need for further services in order to help and advise our clients. After research and negotiation we are delighted to announce that we have formed strategic alliances with four service providers who will offer a range of additional support to our clients.

As well as two excellent IT providers we have brought a cost consultant and a highly credible HR consultancy on board.

We outline full details in this bulletin. If you have any queries or would like further advice please do not hesitate to contact us.

AUDITEL

Auditel are independent Cost & Purchase Management Consultants who assist businesses to increase profits from within their existing overheads on a no win no fee basis. The key areas Auditel focus on are all aspects of Energy, Communications, Waste, Water and Premises related costs. However, this is not an exhaustive list and their expertise and market knowledge can be brought to bear on virtually any non core cost. Typically Auditel boast savings of around 20% per client.

Milner Boardman asked Mike Andrews of Auditel to undertake an audit of their essential services. The results were very favourable, with an average saving of 24% and within this there were three categories in the larger spend areas which showed savings of over 35%. Not only were the level of savings impressive but it took virtually no Milner Boardman time to achieve them.

Tony Collier commented “We were very impressed with the service and the savings and we know clients will be too”.

THE HR DEPT

Over the past few years it has become increasingly obvious that the damaging effects of employment disputes pose a real threat to businesses of all sizes.
We have formed a Strategic Alliance with Jill Bottomley – HR Dept. Jill is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, with over 15 years HR experience. So, whether you want a one-off contract of employment, support on disciplinary, grievance, recruitment or sickness absence issues, or are planning longer term projects the HR Dept is able to provide you with personal, timely and cost effective solutions.

For a small monthly fee you can have unlimited telephone advice from qualified HR professionals. With a practical and pragmatic approach, you are guided through the procedures of any employment dispute supported throughout the process. The HR Dept draft all letters and support you throughout the process. Just as crucially, they allow you to manage your staff in the way your business needs. What is more if you follow their advice, any possible tribunal expenses will be covered.

MORE SOFTWARE

We are delighted to have undertaken an Exclusive Agreement with this leading software company.

Aimed at smaller businesses ‘more’ is designed to ensure efficient and accurate bookkeeping, using a fraction of the time it normally takes. It also enables your accountant to monitor your bookkeeping and prevent you making costly mistakes.

Milner Boardman is providing this to all their clients absolutely FREE!

Set up and tailored to your exact needs ‘more’ will enable you to keep your finger on the pulse of your business giving you complete financial control and really useful management information. The quality of the software and built in reconciliation processes will also help significantly in the unfortunate event of an enquiry from HMR & C!

Tony Collier, Managing Director “We have made a proactive step to ensure our clients have the latest technology at their finger tips, enabling them to manage their companies more efficiently”.

JMC.it

As our clients’ businesses grow we know that the design and implementation of the correct IT solutions can have dramatic benefits to the business and directly improve their bottom-line success. However a mistaken decision with regard to systems can be damaging and costly.

Here at Milner Boardman we have been relying on our IT partners, JMC, for many years. We are now looking at a joint approach to help clients resolve their IT issues and difficulties.

By bringing our IT Partners alongside our financial and management support, clients can get the full range of skills and expertise to help their businesses to thrive.
JMC.IT are celebrating their 25th anniversary and have spent many years developing a technology, software and service approach that works for their many clients.

With an annual turnover of £10m and over 100 employees they can deliver the necessary experience, resource and commitment to help clients face their challenges and achieve their ambitions.

They hold a number of customer service and employment accolades including four years as one of the Sunday Times Best Small Companies to Work For and the Customer Focus and Business Improvement through People Awards at the National Business Awards 2005.

Date:1 August 2007