PATRON FOCUS
Patron status
adds up for accountancy firm
DUA is the latest company to become a Patron of Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce. It was a logical step for the accountancy and business consultancy, which offers expert advice to help clients navigate through the complex, ever-changing worlds of business and finance.
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arrying more than 30 years’ experience, DUA has worked with more than 1,000 clients from its base in Watford, many of whom operate in the burgeoning healthcare industry – one of Hertfordshire’s key growth sectors. According to CEO Rakesh Dua, having Chamber Patron status will allow the company to forge even more connections as it seeks to embark on the next stage of its growth. He says: “Not only will this facilitate our expansion, it will help the start-up businesses that we work with to grow and develop. We strive for a culture of collaboration on the basis that together we can achieve more, and our approach is very personal.” “We advise clients in many sectors but our main area of expertise lies in healthcare. We understand the fast-paced and extensive professional requirements of working in this important sector. Whether you’re a doctor, dentist, healthcare professional, private clinic or an NHS GP medical practice, we can help your business grow while ensuring that all of your compliance requirements are met. Our work in this field has been recognised, too; we were honoured to be named Best Healthcare Business Advisory Firm for South East England in the Private Healthcare Awards.”
“It’s good to operate in Hertfordshire’s healthcare sector. There has been a lot of investment in this industry and in pharmaceuticals, with many overseas firms setting up a base here. There’s also a diverse community of innovative, indigenous small businesses, some of whom we work with already and others who we’d like to get to know. Being a Chamber Patron will allow us to build these connections.”
Your business is doing well and it’s time to take things to the next level, but have you considered how you’re going to manage each element including your finances, strategy, talent and succession planning?
DUA offers an extensive range of advice and support to businesses. This includes up-to-date advice on property-related tax legislation, help for overseas firms looking to invest in the UK, and support for ambitious home-grown companies that want to scale up quickly. Rakesh says: “Your business is doing well and it’s time to take things to the next level, but have you considered how you’re going to manage each element including your finances, strategy, talent and succession planning? Sometimes it’s good to discuss these key issues with an independent voice outside of the business.” “From our initial discussions, the Chamber has been excellent; there’s a good synergy between our respective values and business ethos. Like us, they’re proactive and approachable and that bodes well for our relationship going forward.”
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