- "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
Get your best staff involved in training
In today's flexible job market, workers move between jobs with increasing regularity, changing roles and even vocations in the pursuit of new challenges and fresh opportunities.
This can pose a problem for small businesses that can ill afford to lose key members of staff.
Involving key staff in training can boost their sense of worth within the organisation, and may increase their commitment to the company.
It can also serve to inspire others, as they see positive contributions being acknowledged and rewarded.
Avoiding over-dependency
At the same time, involving your best staff in training also ensures that they impart their skills and knowledge to others.
As the trainees start to acquire some of the knowledge and skills of the star employee, you gradually lessen your dependence on a few key staff members and as a result boost your overall, long-term productivity.
So if your star employee does decide to move on to pastures new, other staff will be able to step into their shoes.