- "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
2012 to offer golden opportunities to businesses
The year ahead will offer golden opportunities for some businesses, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.
Set against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth and global market uncertainty, 2012 will not be easy; but there will be openings for those businesses wanting to grow, innovate and expand says John Walker, national chairman of the FSB.
The Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee are both set to take place this year, and will help to boost spirits and money making opportunities. Meanwhile, inflation should begin to decrease says Walker, which will have a positive effect on small businesses overheads and consumer confidence.
But the problems that tainted 2011 will continue, including access to finance, Mr Walker said: "Part of what has held small firms back has been because they cannot access finance from the banks. Small firms struggled last year, even if they wanted to take on staff, because they have had cash-flow problems. And the banks have still been unwilling to lend. So much so that our research shows that many businesses have missed their growth opportunities."
To tackle the problem, the FSB wants to see more creative thinking from the Government to tackle the dominance of the big banks. Summing up his comments, Mr Walker said:
"Small businesses are still simply getting on with the job at hand of running their business. They want to grow, innovate and employ - but they are being held back. 2012 needs to be the year that the Government really nurtures small firms - especially since it is the private sector that is being looked upon to put the economy back onto firm ground."