- "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
HMRC opens civil disorder hotline
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has set up a special helpline for those businesses affected by the riots that swept across several English cities.
HMRC has promised it will do all it can to help and will deal sympathetically with those firms that have suffered as a result of the disturbances.
The helpline is open from 8.00am to 8.00pm seven days a week and can be reached by calling 0845 366 1207.
Businesses and their agents can use the helpline to take advice on agreeing payment schedules for those who are unable to pay their tax bills due to short-term financial difficulties and for discussing practical solutions where businesses and individuals cannot meet their other obligations to HMRC (in cases, for instance, that have seen records have been lost or destroyed).
HMRC said that, whenever possible, there will be a review of any penalties imposed and that additional surcharges that would normally be triggered by missed deadlines will be withheld.
Callers are being advised to have their tax references ready - such as NI numbers, Unique Taxpayer References and VAT numbers - but that operators will be able to assist even if those details are not available.
The scheme will probably operate along the same lines as the Business Payment Support Service introduced in 2008 to help firms hit by the recession.
It is anticipated that the helpline will be up and running for months rather than just weeks.