Client Testimonials
Name: Arc Business Interiors
Website: http://www.arcbusinessinteriors.co.uk
Arc Business Interiors was established in May 2005 as a company specialising in office interiors and print.
Marlow Proactive came highly recommended to director Andrew Hobson and his business partner when they first decided to set up.
Andrew comments: “We approached Marlow Proactive in February with our business plan and we immediately knew they were the right firm for us. They were extremely easy to talk to and offered us the guidance we needed on all accounting matters including tax.
“Since we set up Arc Business Interiors, Marlow Proactive have helped us obtain our financial goals and the business has gone from strength to strength. We are currently looking for new premises and at the end of the first financial year we hope to employ up to four more members of staff.”
Andrew concludes: “We cannot fault the service that Marlow Proactive have provided, even down to the extremely friendly staff on reception who answer the phone. The firm is very friendly and approachable, being excellent at both listening and advising. I always recommend them to anyone looking for an accountant.”
Name: Kimmitt Tempering Services Ltd
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Derby based Kimmitt Tempering Services Ltd is an engineering company that has been established for five years. With its three employees, the business deals with customers nation-wide and abroad, specialising in the servicing of machines that process glass.
Since Kimmitt Tempering Services Ltd began, they have been dealing with Marlow Proactive after the firm came highly recommended to them by a close neighbour.
Company secretary Jackie Kimmitt comments: “Marlow Proactive handle all our end of year accounts, our monthly payrolls and any tax planning we may need. They also offer valuable advice on any financial deals we make and are always on hand when needed.”
Jackie concludes: “We have been very happy with the work of Marlow Proactive throughout the five years we have been using them. They’re a fantastic organisation and I would definitely recommend them.”
Name: Mountaxis trading as P&G
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Pontefract based P & G Fabric manufactures, imports and exports household textiles all over the world.
Established in 1972, P & G Fabrics now employs 20 people and deals with a variety of clients including Morrison’s Supermarkets where they supply clothes, dusters and other material items.
In 2002, Andy Brown, managing director decided to change accountants after becoming unhappy with his present firm. Having been recommended by a colleague, Andy decided work with Marlow Proactive, as he explains:
“Having spoken to a close colleague about my concerns he suggested that I contacted Marlow Proactive as he had received nothing but excellent service from them.
“We met Adam and the team at Marlow Proactive and were very impressed, everyone was professional, approachable, trustworthy and very friendly.”
Marlow now handle the accounts for P & G Fabrics and holds regular meetings every month.
As Andy concludes: “Adam plays an important role in many of our business decisions. Ever since we started working together the service has been efficient and friendly.
“I would definitely recommend Marlow Proactive, they are always available whenever we need them and are quick to respond to our requests.”
Name: Cuckoo Gap
Website: http://www.cuckoogap.co.uk
Leicestershire based Cuckoo Gap has worked with Adam Marlow, principal partner at Marlow Proactive, for more than 40 years. The plant hire company offers machinery national companies and individuals in a variety of fields such as quarrying, civil engineering and agricultural.
Marlow Proactive provide a full range accountancy services and advice to the company itself as well as the managing director Steve Adcock.
Steve comments: “I have an excellent working relationship with Adam and the business advice he has given us over the years has now led me to consult with him on personal financial matters as well, such as tax planning and planning for retirement. It is of course very beneficial to be able to gain such a variety of expertise from just one source.”
Marlow Proactive currently undertakes Cuckoo Gap’s audit and annual accounts as well as regularly providing advice in all aspects of finance and accounts.
Cuckoo Gap has been established for 40 years and is located in Swannington.
Name: CovElec Limited
Website: http://www.covelec.co.uk
Based in the East Midlands, CovElec Limited are market leaders in implementing systems in order to minimise production downtime. Supplying and servicing electric motors, pumps, fans or transmission products to the motor market CovElec enables companies to be back up and running quickly. With a wealth of experience on industrial applications CovElec aim to help make businesses run more efficiently, by implementing robust stock management systems focused on criticality modelling.
From initial development in 1982, Peter Wilson, the managing director, decided to work with Marlow Proactive: “Being local to Leicester I already knew Adam from his previous firm, so naturally when he formed Marlow Proactive I continued the relationship between our companies.
“Having worked closely with Adam for a number of years, I am completely confident in his understanding of our business its objectives and the way in which we operate.”
Adam and the team at Marlow Proactive handle the year-end accounts and audit support as well as providing key advice and support coupled with business management consultancy.
As Peter concludes: “I am comfortable recommending Marlow Proactive, they have always provided us with excellent accounting support and advice. Adam has progressive ideas, alerts us to market changes and helps push the business forward with enthusiasm. He is always helpful and readily available when called on."
Name: The Speakers Agency
Website: http://www.womenspeakers.co.uk
Sylvia Tidy-Harris is Entrepreneur and Managing Director of T.H.Entertainment Ltd, under whose umbrella The Speakers Agency and womenspeakers.co.uk trade.
Established in September 2001 the company supplies Motivational, Inspirational, Business, Life Change, After Dinner, Media and Celebrity Speakers for speaking engagements, conferences, and seminars both in the UK and overseas.
Sylvia first heard about Marlow Proactive through a recommendation when she was working as a TV researcher, she needed an accountant to complete her yearly accounts.
Sylvia explains: “I first heard about Marlow Proactive through a recommendation. When I first met Adam I thought he was very enthusiastic and I liked that.
When I decided to set up on my own I really wanted to stay with Marlow Proactive as I was very happy with the service they had provided and the relationship I had built with them.”
Marlow Proactive provide a full accounting solution for Sylvia including Audit.
They helped her set up business in 2001 and in 2002 assisted her in becoming a LTD company.
Sylvia concludes: “Adam has progressive ideas and although they are a growing company have remained personable, that is very important to me. I would highly recommend them to anyone requiring an accountant.”
Name: SciQuip Limited
Website: http://www.sciquip.co.uk
Derbyshire based SciQuip Ltd supplies scientific equipment to research, clinical, academic and manufacturing professionals in the UK.
Established in 2001, SciQuip chose to work with accounting partners Marlow Proactive from initial development as Matt Brooksbank, managing director explains: “We received many recommendations about Marlow Proactive from colleagues and upon meeting developed a good relationship.”
Working closely with Matt and SciQuip, Marlow Proactive now provide a complete accounting service, preparing monthly accounts, audits and offering advice and help whenever they are needed.
As Matt concludes “We get excellent service from Marlow Proactive. They have always been helpful and approachable. Having worked very closely with the firm, I would not hesitate in recommending them.”
Name: Safeware Quasar Ltd
Website: http://www.safeware.co.uk
Safeware Quasar Ltd, specialists in supplying software to the chemical industry, have been with Marlow Proactive from the very beginning.
Simon Robinson explains “We’ve been with Marlow Proactive since 1988 when Safeware Quasar began. We had personal recommendations from several contacts about the level of service and we have been with them ever since.”
Marlow Proactive assisted Safeware Quasar in setting up the business and now provides them with a complete accounting service.
Simon concludes: “They do everything for us. I would recommend Marlow Proactive to anyone; Adam Marlow is loyal, always on hand and a good friend. We have been with them for 17 years and counting.”
Name: Neon Contracts Ltd
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Established in 2002, Neon Contracts are Industrial Recruitment Consultants based in Birmingham.
Neon Contracts first heard about Marlow Proactive in May 2002 through a referral at HSBC bank.
Nick East, Director at Neon explains: “HSBC referred us to three accountants but we decided to go with Marlow Proactive as they had already identified our queries and problems before we met. I thought this was very impressive.”
Marlow Proactive assisted Neon Contracts in setting up the business and now provide them with a complete accounting service.
Nick concludes: “Marlow Proactive has provided us with a good professional service since we set up . The firm are approachable and switched on. I would not hesitate in recommending them to others seeking an accountant
Name: Hoseforma Ltd
Website: http://www.hoseforma.co.uk
Hoseforma Ltd has worked with Adam Marlow for more than 15 years and when he set up Marlow Proactive three years ago, the company did not hesitate to follow him to his new venture.
Marlow Proactive currently provide an audit service to Hoseforma, which is based in Loughborough and employs ten people. The company, which was formed 57 years ago, manufactures and supplies a whole range of wooden items, from kitchen doors to model hosiery legs.
Nigel Green, senior director at Hoseforma comments: “Our company has worked with Adam ever since he started his career. He had always provided an excellent service, and this has been further enhanced since Marlow Proactive was created. Everyone at the firm is always very efficient and anything we need doing gets done.
“Over the years Marlow Proactive have become real experts in Hoseforma and he knows our company inside out.
“On many occasions I have recommended Marlow Proactive to other companies and I will continue to do so.”
Name: Century Electrix Ltd
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Adam Marlow has worked with Kegworth based Century Electrix for more than ten years. Marlow Proactive not only provide the electrical contractors’ yearly accounts, but the team also advised Century Electrix through its transfer to a limited company.
Jean Dalton, director at Century Electrix, explains why the relationship works so well. “We have known Adam for many years and over the years he has developed an in-depth knowledge of our company. Whenever we require some extra advice or assistance, Marlow Proactive are always happy to help.”
Century Electrix’s clients include 3M Healthcare and British Midlands.
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