TIM’S VIEW
No time
for standing still during a pandemic Tim Watkins | Managing Partner
In March 2020 I remember discussing if our Budget Day event should proceed. We postponed and shortly after went into lockdown
for what I expect we all thought would be for a few weeks. As I write this we still aren’t quite in the clear and like everyone else I am looking forward to 19 July and being able to start hosting events again at Chargrove House. Looking back over lockdown there have been some huge changes to how we operate, similar to many others I’m sure. We were fortunate thanks to Richard, our IT Director, that we could switch to home working when we had to. Some of our working practices needed to change though and we had to move forward quickly with adopting technology. We introduced MyWorkpapers which meant less paper and everyone being able to share files regardless of where they were. We now invoice directly from Xero and we have added GoCardless to provide another means of being able to settle invoices without having to write a cheque. Whilst it hasn’t always gone smoothly and there may be refinements to be made thank you all for your support as we have made these changes. 6
– Summer 2021
We have also introduced Futrli for forecasting allowing businesses to project their numbers into the future to help with planning. Our most recent change has been bringing Little and Company on board and I welcome our new team members and clients to the fold. I am sure this is a move that will be good for all. Having started with Randall & Payne as an apprentice back in 1981, it’s hard for me to believe that this September will be my 40th anniversary with the firm. So much has progressed in such a short space of time, I wonder what the firm will look like in another 40 years! Of course I will have retired but I am certain your success will continue to be our priority, a mantra which applies to our people just as much as our clients. I would like to thank the Randall & Payne team for all they have done throughout lockdown, not only for helping look after you, our clients, but also for looking out for each other.
We have introduced Futrli for forecasting allowing businesses to project their numbers into the future to help with planning Our WhatsApp group and coffee and catch ups on Zoom have provided much needed respite and allowed us to connect. And finally, the Partners and I have been truly impressed by the way the team have adapted, never waivered from what needed to be done and always with a sense of humour and pride in what they have been doing.
Contact Tim Watkins for more information by emailing tim.watkins@randall-payne.co.uk or call 01242 776000.
