Business Consulting

For any driven entrepreneur, partnering with a tax advisor who possesses in-depth industry knowledge and a track record of successfully implementing business growth strategies can be invaluable.

Trusted Financial Partners for Entrepreneurs and Growing Businesses

We provide comprehensive financial and strategic advice to a diverse range of entrepreneurial clients, from start-ups and established businesses to family trusts, sole traders, and private companies preparing for sale. Our expertise also extends to partnerships with overseas interests.

Having supported numerous successful enterprises, we bring valuable commercial insight to the financial challenges faced by high-growth businesses. Our tax advisors take the time to deeply understand each client’s unique situation, allowing us to tailor our advice to their specific needs and industry context.

Whether offering feedback on business ideas, providing reassurance on financial matters, or advising on complex property transactions, our focus is on helping clients foresee challenges, solve problems, and seize new opportunities to ensure long-term success.

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Areas we cover:

Strengthening Business Clients for Long-Term Success

We provide a comprehensive suite of integrated compliance and advisory services tailored for small to medium-sized companies. Our offerings include bookkeeping, payroll, tax and VAT services, management accounts, cash flow forecasting, corporate finance, and international consultancy. This diverse range of services enables us to address all accounting aspects, including the personal tax and financial affairs of business owners and their employees.

Our focus is on advising clients from the beginning, offering a blend of compliance and support services that evolve with their businesses—from startup to managed growth, through acquisitions, and into maturity and planned exit strategies.

With extensive experience in the financial, operational, and industry challenges faced by new and growing businesses, we provide informed advice on high-growth startup strategies, financing, business structuring, profit extraction, succession planning, employee share schemes, and international expansion. Our expert tax advisors help clients enhance the value of their businesses for the long term.

Focusing on Broader Business Objectives

We work closely with clients, providing full back-office support and, when needed, stepping into the role of financial controller. This allows us to manage all accounting tasks alongside internal teams and assist with recruiting in-house accountants where necessary.

We are dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals, always mindful of the challenges they face and the opportunities ahead. Whether managing a specific issue, handling compliance, or improving financial performance, our practical expertise inspires confidence and frees up time for clients to focus on other priorities.

Our long-term clients trust our guidance and, though they make the final decisions, we’re always here to help with any financial matter. It’s rewarding to witness their growth—some through acquisitions or international expansion, others reaching the size where audits are required—and to be a part of their success.

U.S. Expansion Services

We offer expert guidance for clients expanding into the U.S. market, leveraging a trusted network of partners across major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.

Our tailored support covers market entry strategies, regulatory compliance, and local business practices. This collaborative approach ensures clients have the resources and insights needed to successfully grow their U.S. operations while minimizing risks.

 

Lutfy Ossman

Partner

Stephen Cornford

Partner

Zuleikha Cassim

Partner

Linda Botha

Partner

Shaping the strongest team

We shape a team with the right match of industry knowledge, technical expertise and personalities for your needs. We collaborate cross-division and may draw specialists from any part of SRLV, as well as associates from our trusted global networks.

Related Services

Diverse practical experience of managing complex family and owner managed business issues in a number of industries enables us to provide astute commercial insight and exceptional efficiency.

Get in touch

“Got a financial question, curious about our services, or thinking about joining the tribe? Whatever it is, don’t be shy—drop us a line! We’re all ears and ready to chat. Let’s connect!”