TaxAssist Helps Finance Practice to Flourish

Since joining the TaxAssist Accountants network, Paul Simpson has exceeding all his business plan expectations to build a hugely successful practice in just 15 months.

Paul Simpson began his TaxAssist journey in May 2021 by opening his shop at 114 St Mary's Road, in Market Harborough, which has gone on to make a positive impact on his local community as a result of his enthusiasm, energy and mission to ‘Help smallbusinessownersrealisetheirdream ’ .

“We are fast approaching the 200 clients milestoneandhaverecentlyreceivedour50th Google My Business Review,” explained Paul. “It’s always satisfying when clients let youknowyou’vedoneagoodjob.

“To top it off, we have been successful in winning the SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2022- Best Personal Accountancy Firm – East Midlands for the second year runningandalsowinningtheSMENewsUK Enterprise Awards 2022 Tax Advisor of the Year2022–Leicestershire.

“Muchofmysuccessisduetobeingsoactive within the local community,” said Paul. “We sponsored all of the volunteers at Market HarboroughCarnivalandhadourlogoonthe back of all the Hi Viz jackets. We are also sponsoringBoroughAllianceMidlandsJunior Premier League team by providing the trainingkit. Thisisinadditionto ourongoing sponsorshipofVipersRugbyUnionCluband Kibworth Cricket Club. We also recently sponsored a car in the MG Car Club annual eventatSilverstoneandwewon! “I really enjoy networking and meeting with clients at my shop. It’s always enjoyable to learn more about the businesses in my communityandbeingabletohelpandadvise fellow small business owners on ways for themtogrowandincreaseefficiencies. "Runningmy business andworking with the localcommunityhasbeengreatfunandhard workbutI'menjoyingevery minuteofit,”said Paul.

Such has been demand for his practice’s service. Paul has taken on two members of staff, one of whom is an 18-year-old apprentice, who is already proving himself a valuable asset to the team.

Prior to joining the TaxAssist network, Paul had a successful career in financial services as a banker, IFA and Estate Planner spanning over 35 years, before selling his business in 2019 and retiring. However, so impressed was he when he came across TaxAssist Accountants, the small business tax and accounting franchise, he decided to come out of retirement.

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