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Old Mill Success Programme

The Struggle of a Business Owner

Have you ever felt stuck in a business plateau, unable to break through? Are you tired of putting in effort without reaping the rewards you deserve? Do you find yourself losing sleep over cashflow concerns, or do your loved ones worry about your work-life balance? These are all too common worries, and we understand. At Old Mill, we are here to help.

We know that being a business owner can be a lonely journey with a steep learning curve. We also recognise that you didn’t start your business to be constantly burdened by financial worries. Most likely, you pursued your passion and expertise to create a better life for yourself and your family. Remember, you are not alone.

Many of our clients have faced similar challenges, and through regular interaction with us, we have helped them achieve their goals. Whether it’s spending more quality time with family, attaining financial freedom, or pursuing a different dream altogether, everyone has aspirations. We have carefully considered these common hurdles and are ready to offer an affordable solution that provides support and accountability for your actions.

 


Introducing our Success Programme

We’ve identified a crucial gap in your business journey – the absence of a dedicated finance team. To address this, we have created our Success Programme, which goes beyond producing year-end financial accounts and tax returns. This programme offers you the opportunity to engage in discussions about your goals, business challenges, performance to date, and any other topics you wish to explore. Through this regular contact, you will be able to set actionable steps to realise your ambitions.

 

A Tailored Approach for your Success

The structure of our programme can be tailored to your specific needs, but its key component is a monthly one-on-one meeting with an adviser. During these sessions, they will help you review meaningful management account information, develop a budget for the upcoming 12 months, and provide guidance on interpreting your actual results on a monthly or quarterly basis. Additionally, they will assist you in dissecting the obstacles you face and draw upon their extensive knowledge of successful practices across various businesses to support your improvement journey. Our Success Programme aims not to dictate how you run your business but to offer a trusted resource for bouncing ideas and ensuring accountability for your actions.

 

The Power of Mentoring

According to Forbes Magazine, mentoring plays a crucial role in business success, stating ‘71% of Fortune 500 companies implement mentoring programs’. Research by PushFar reinforces this, revealing that businesses with mentors are twice as likely to survive beyond five years, and 92% of small business owners with mentors credit their growth and survival directly to this guidance.

 

‘71% of Fortune 500 companies implement mentoring programs’ – Forbes Magazine


Real-Life Success Story

One of our early adopters of this programme is a company specialising in windows, doors, and conservatories. They were grappling with cashflow issues and frustrated by stagnant growth. Through regular one-on-one meetings with us, we were able to recommend new processes that significantly reduced their customers’ payment times, thereby resolving their cashflow concerns. Furthermore, we have begun assisting them in optimising their business systems leading to improved financial data, better management decisions, and overall operational efficiencies. These efficiencies will be the catalyst for their future growth. Our collaborative and tailored service has proven immensely successful, and the business owners are well on their way to achieving their long-term personal goals.

Case study: Bill Butters Windows


Take the Next Step Towards Success

If you are eager to propel your company to new heights, enabling you to enjoy greater returns and a more fulfilling lifestyle, REACH OUT TODAY to connect with a local expert from our Success Programme.

 

Together, Let’s Make Your Goals a Reality




As a family business you tend to find yourself wearing a lot of hats, so it’s essential to have an adviser like Phil Mills who knows our industry and is a good sounding board. The move onto Xero was a massive transition for us as there’s a lot of paperwork generated because of the cheese sales and we needed to set up all the cost centres and systems. We can now pull the right information on a monthly basis to provide us with much better insights to be able to run the business.

Mike Davies. Dorset Blue Vinny.
“Old Mill’s Xero specialist, Jude Bennett was phenomenal in helping us through this and was always readily available and accessible… she’s been unbelievable.”

Emily Davies. Wood bridge Farm and Dorset Blue Vinny.
"What attracted us to Old Mill was their rural and food credentials; they are known in the agricultural space across the West Country and have genuine Food & Drink specialists who understand the entire supply chain, which means we can readily plug into that expertise."

Mike Davies. Dorset Blue Vinny.
“Old Mill have been very helpful with the future planning of our family business, ready for generations to come.”

Tim Barton. Wadswick Country Store
I greatly value the prompt, personalised service.

M. Fulford
Old Mill has charm, integrity, professionalism and great service.

J. T. Harrison
Old Mill's personal approach and the willingness to explain details in lay terms has been invaluable.

M. E. Mellor
"I enjoy Old Mill's helpfulness, honesty and integrity."

R. Sheard
"The Old Mill staff are friendly efficient and discreet."

G. Nicholls
"Old Mill give specialist advice, form long term relationships and are completely professional."

A. Wood
"Old Mill provide a high level of personal service and competence."

T. Greenhill
"All the team are so friendly and I have complete confidence that the team understand my requirements and have a watchful eye over my finances."

N. Moass
"I appreciate Old Mill's honest, considered and tailored advice."

R. Garvey
"Old Mill has the personal touch. They take the pressure off by handling our investments for us. With everything under one roof our investments are easier to track."

"A straight forward and honest approach to managing our money."

D. Hodgson
"I have peace of mind that our investments are well looked after."

“Old Mill have been very helpful with the future planning of our family business, ready for generations to come.”

Tim Barton. Wadswick Country Store
"Old Mill’s Xero specialist, Jude Bennett was phenomenal in helping us through this and was always readily available and accessible… she’s been unbelievable."

Emily Davies. Dorset Blue Vinny
"What attracted us to Old Mill was their rural and food credentials; they are known in the agricultural space across the West Country and they have genuine Food & Drink specialists who understand the entire supply chain and we can readily plug into that expertise."

Richard Davies. Dorset Blue Vinny
"The move onto Xero was a massive transition for us as there’s a lot of paperwork generated because of the cheese sales and we needed to set up all the cost centres and systems. We can now pull the right information on a monthly basis to provide us with much better insights to be able to run the business."

Emily Davies. Dorset Blue Vinny
 
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