Steven Cartwright, Director, With a V Ltd, Halifax

‘As the owner of a small company I want to focus all of my time and energy on providing a great service to my customers and building solid business foundations for the future. Paul and the gang at Cresswells allow me to do this by streamlining my fiscal and corporate obligations. They’re always around to offer me speedy, simple and accurate advice - all done in a typically honest Yorkshire way! I highly recommend the whole of the Cresswells team.’

Dr Prem Sehmi, CEO, The Academy of Clinical Excellence, Wakefield, Dental Laboratories, Oasis Dental.

‘My background is dentistry, which I combine with being an entrepreneur. I now run eight companies and in 2009 set up The Academy of Clinical Excellence, a dental training facility in Wakefield. I used to think an accountant was an accountant until I met Cresswells. What makes them different is their understanding of how businesses grow and develop and protect themselves, and how important it is to have a partner who doesn’t constantly need bringing up to speed. Cresswells are more likely to be there ahead of you. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who is serious about being in business.’

Alison Thomas, Owner, Ham Corner, Todmorden

‘I run a delicatessen in an indoor market, so I’m a small business with a local clientele. In that situation most accountants assume you want a cheap service, which means don’t bother us with anything except the paperwork. Cresswells were the only ones to appreciate that for a small business, advice is what matters. Things crop up and you want answers: do I do this, or do I do that? Cresswells are great because they’re always ready to listen when I ring. They know my business and they know what’s right for it, and to me that’s real value for money.’