- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
Handling e-mails - reduce the stress levels
E-mail is becoming increasingly difficult to manage and can be a frustrating burden, hindering important work. Here are some tips for more efficient handling of e-mail.
- Beware of junk mailing lists. - Avoid giving your e-mail address unless you know exactly what is on offer. De-register from any newswires you no longer find useful.
- Delete at will. - Use the delete key as freely as possible. Delete all obvious junk without reading it. Do not reply to unwanted 'spam', as this will merely confirm that your account is active.
- Filter your mail. - Automatic systems such as Outlook or Eudora can direct your email to preset folders to save you having to sort the wheat from the chaff.
- Prioritise your mail. - Most programs allow you to assign different colours to e-mail from selected people. So, if e-mails from a certain person are usually important, you can colour code them and deal with them quickly.
- Don't let your inbox build up. - Clear it out regularly, or the stress will mount.
- Use auto-replies. - Some packages allow you to automatically reply when you are not available, saying exactly that.
- Keep only one or two accounts. - While extra accounts might appear useful, remember that more addresses means more mail.
- Learn e-mail etiquette. - To help others out, always re-read your message before sending it. E-mails should be succinct and to the point. Never use upper case only, IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE SHOUTING!
- Maintain verbal communication where possible. - Get up and talk to someone three desks away rather than emailing them!