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Neil Beck

With 25 years in general accounting practice, the final 8 as managing partner, I guided many clients through various business issues and now take that experience to help a number of growing businesses. Extensive experience in the SME marketplace with a reputation for delivering results through a practical ‘hands on’ approach to identifying priorities and the development of people. I am also the co-founded Lightwork Business (https://lightworkbusiness.com) with the aim of simplifying business formation, management, and growth, ultimately helping people save valuable time and making it easier for them to establish and run their companies. Key attributes include: Delivery of results, Quick to identify issues and priorities, Extensive Financial awareness, Honest direct approach, Wide range of contacts Specialities: Helping restless owners and managers identify what is inhibiting them from getting the best out of their business - and then supporting them putting it into practice.
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Do you really need an accountant?
Are accountants simply a waste of money for things you can easily be doing yourself from the outset of your business journey? Or when it comes to your company finances are they an outsourcing option which will deliver value from day 1?
What are the different types of shares in a company?

Most UK companies have one type of share, but for those with multiple shareholders, different share types may be better. Here we explain share categories, why they matter, and how setting up the right structure now can save time and costs later.

What to do AFTER you set up a limited company?

Get these 5 steps done after setting up a limited company in the UK!

How to Start a UK Limited Company?

Rather than talk through the various points to be considered when starting and setting up a limited company this is a complete step by step tutorial taking you through the full process to successfully form a UK limited company.

File a Confirmation Statement at Companies House - Step by Step Tutorial

All UK companies need to file a confirmation statement online for our company at least once every 12 months. Here we show you how.

Why do start-ups succeed?

Founders often rely on verbal agreements about how the business will be run. But these can lead to ambiguity as time passes. The best practice is clear: get everything in writing with a shareholders’ agreement to avoid future complications and ensure clarity from the start.