Business Advice

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Blair Jarvis, Director

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BUSINESS ADVICE

We don’t just see a bunch of numbers when we work through your records. We see potential to grow. If you want practical solutions to business problems, or even full business coaching, we make it happen. There are a lot of ways to make your business run smoother and save you time and money. Or, if you’re looking to step away from the business, then we work with you to get the best possible result.

What We Do

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Starting up​

If you’re starting or buying a business, there’s a lot to do. It’s new and exciting, but you need to make the right decisions. Set up systems. Minimise your risk. Get help with due diligence. Get running smoothly. We’ve helped a large number of business get off the ground and have some incredible success stories.

Growing your business

Nobody knows your business better than you. But it can help to have another perspective – which is where we come in. We’ll help by identifying new opportunities for your business and showing you how to take advantage of them.

Exit strategy

Looking to retire but don’t feel ready to hand over the reins yet? We can help with succession planning, so that your business will be in safe hands when you leave. Alternatively, we can help maximise the value of it if you’d prefer to sell it on. Our personal touch means that you can retire or move on to your next adventure without worry.

Expert business advice

Drawing on our expertise and resources, we work to understand your business and identify any underperforming areas. We’ve helped countless clients refine their sales systems and processes so that they could have clarity when it came to decision-making and handling more work going forward. Save time, money, and stress! We’re also experts at identifying key risks to your business, including many you may not be aware of.

Frequently Asked Questions

Business Advice FAQ

1. What is included in your “Business Advice” service?

Our business advice service can cover many areas, including:

Strategic planning and goal setting

Business structure review and optimisation

Cash flow planning and forecasting

Budgeting and financial modelling

Business growth and scaling strategies

Risk management and mitigation

Succession planning

Exit planning and business sale

Mergers, acquisitions, and investment decisions

2. Who can benefit from your business advice?

We work with a broad range of clients, such as:

Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs)

Sole traders and startups

Established businesses needing strategic refresh

Businesses considering re-structuring or growth phases

Owners planning to exit, merge, or sell

3. How is your business advice tailored to my situation?

We don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice. We begin with a listening phase to understand:

Your business model, goals, challenges, and resources

Your financial position, market context, and risks

What opportunities and constraints you face

From there, we offer actionable, customised advice — not generic templates.

4. What is the process of engaging for business advice?

Here’s our usual workflow:

Initial consultation to assess needs and challenges

Data gathering (financials, operations, market, strategy)

Diagnostic review and analysis

Presentation of strategic recommendations and options

Implementation support (if required)

Monitoring, refinement, and follow-ups

5. How do you charge for business advice?

Fees typically depend on:

The depth and breadth of the engagement

The complexity of your business

Whether ongoing or one-off advice is needed

The time, resources, and expertise required

We’ll provide a clear fee proposal before work begins.

6. Will you help implement the advice or just offer direction?

Yes, we can assist with implementation. While some clients prefer just strategic guidance, many also engage us to help with execution — whether that’s financial systems, operational changes, or project management support.

7. How do you stay current with business trends and regulation?

Our team continually monitors legislative changes, market trends, and business research. We commit to bringing the most up-to-date knowledge and best practices into our advice so your strategies remain relevant.

8. Can you help with funding, grants, or investment sourcing?

Yes, part of our advisory work includes assessing funding needs, advising on potential capital sources, helping with grant applications, and structuring investment proposals.

9. What are the first steps to get business advice from you?

You can start by getting in touch using the “Contact Us” or “Talk to An Expert” form. From there, we’ll schedule an initial consultation to explore your needs and determine a path forward.

Our Services

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“The team at Humphries Associates has been helping me with my various businesses and personal accounting activities for about 20 years now and that really says something. I’ve enjoyed the relationship and the easy banter.”

Robert Gardien, Gardien Construction Limited & GK Solutions Limited

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