ROSEMARY BOOKKEEPING - Key Persons

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• UK Head of Franchising for HSBC, Commented

Andrew Brattesani, UK head of franchising for HSBC, commented: "While running his business and helping his daughter with hers, Steve's still found time to put new ideas into the wider network for the benefit of his fellow Rosemary Bookkeeping franchisees. He's a brilliant example of how in franchising, experience is highly valued and no age limit applies."

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• Owner of Rosemary Bookkeeping in Wyre Forest

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• Proprietor of Rosemary Bookkeeping North Dorset

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• Owner of Rosemary Bookkeeping in Reading Has Won the Coveted PEOPLE Award for Bookkeeper of the Year

Mike Wallace, owner of Rosemary Bookkeeping in Reading has won the coveted PEOPLE Award for Bookkeeper of the Year. Rosemary Bookkeeping Reading's Mike Wallace has been awarded the prestigious PEOPLE Award for Bookkeeper of the Year. A highly desirable achievement for a bookkeeper, this award is based upon the nomination of their colleagues and is given to a bookkeeper who goes out of their way to support not just their clients, but their staff and peers. "Mike makes himself available to guide fellow franchisees, sharing a wealth of expertise, showing patience and willingness in doing so," she says. "A key foundation of Rosemary is of supporting each other and [Mike] goes above and beyond in doing so." Rosemary Bookkeeping Marketing Manager Victoria Tayler echoes this, adding, "I was delighted that Mike was nominated for this award by one of his peers, Mike has always been exceptionally helpful to others within the network as well as the wider ServiceMaster brand. Mike is an invaluable member of the Rosemary Bookkeeping Network." Mike told us that he was especially humbled to win his award surrounded by the peers that nominated him at ServiceMaster Live. He says "As this was an award voted on by my fellow Rosemary Franchise Partners, I was particularly honoured & grateful to have received it. It was great that we were able to be presented with the awards at ServiceMaster Live, given the events of the last couple of years. To see & meet a number of fellow franchisees from the other ServiceMaster brands as well helped make it a really enjoyable and beneficial event. We would like to once again extend our congratulations to Mike on his award. People are at the heart of franchising, and to be recognised by your peers for your hard work in such an environment is truly a special thing indeed. If, you are in Reading and the surrounding areas and would like to receive expert help from a bookkeeper who always goes above and beyond for his peers and clients, give Mike a call on 0118 324 0322.

Neeta Patel attended a BFA sponsored franchise exhibition and was curious when the name Rosemary Bookkeeping kept being mentioned. Being a qualified Management Accountant she was initially researching Accountancy franchises but her curiosity won and she looked the Rosemary Franchise website and booked in for a Discovery Event. Having worked in industry for all of her working life, Neeta was seeking to find the ideal work/life balance following the birth of her son. She wanted to work - working with numbers was something that always interested her - but she also wanted to spend quality time with her son. A traditional 9-5 role didn't fit this bill so when she was made redundant in November 2015 this was the ideal opportunity to search for the right position for her, hence her visiting a franchise exhibition. "In 12 months' time I want to have established myself as a reputable bookkeeper in my area of Northampton and to have built up a sizeable business whereby I can begin to employ staff and turn my role into a more management position". The Rosemary Bookkeeping TM franchise responds to the increasing need in the UK for an affordable, professional bookkeeping service that supports both the client and the accountant. Neeta will be working in harmony with her clients' accountants, providing them with exactly what they need in the format they want saving his clients' time and money. The franchise is based on a business concept that has been established and refined since 2002, providing a unique bookkeeping system within a fully supported franchise package. Neeta will be able to obtain great flexibility and the potential for a superb work-life balance, that will allow her to juggle her new business whilst looking after the family home with her husband and child.

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• Brand Leader
• Brand Leader for Rosemary

Allow us to introduce the newest member of the Rosemary Bookkeeping network, Nitin Patel, who is joining us as the owner of Rosemary Bookkeeping Harrow, bringing our signature friendly bookkeeping experience to the Harrow area. Having completed his training academy with us in June, allowing him to get acquainted with our brand and processes, Nitin is now poised and ready to begin helping clients in his local area. Join ing the Rosemary Bookkeeping network as an ACCA graduate of almost 30 years, Nitin has an extensive career history working in finance for well-known companies like GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), Sainsbury's and the BBC. When his previous role became redundant, Nitin knew that he wanted to use his financing experience to make a chang e. Still, it can be a daunting choice to make a drastic change or new start, but Nitin also knew that any fears that he had about starting afresh or about being on his own in business could be aided by franchising. Now fully trained in both our systems and online software like Xero and QuickBooks, Nitin can immediately go into business without apprehension of what's to come and hit the ground running. He says what he is most looking forward to about being a Rosemary Bookkeeper is being able to build more of a relationship with his clients through seeing them regularly. Nitin says the biggest benefit to a bookkeeper is that unlike partnering with an accountant, you're able to receive regular aid from an expert to help you manage your accounts - even handling them for you completely. Nitin tells us that it is carrying out this "timely managing of accounts for clients," by seeing clients as regularly as once a month, that he is most looking forward to about being a Rosemary Bookkeeping business owner. Through our extensive network of finance professionals and experts like Nitin, there is no problem that a Rosemary Bookkeeper cannot solve, assuring you guaranteed quality whenever you contact one of our teams. As Nitin says, a bookkeeper can become "a part of [your] business and [they] have the finance experience to talk about the numbers" both as an equal and as someone who knows first-hand the experience of running a small business. With a bookkeeper, as with a franchise, you can be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. There are real people like Nitin, with whom you can grow to count on through monthly meetings and developing a strong working relationship by having them look after your books for you as both an expert and a partner. When he's not working, Nitin is a keen car enthusiast and is keen to go back to volunteering at his local Scout group. Due to his strong interest in long-term investing, he also chairs a small yet profitable investment club. Nitin's keen interest in personal finance means he is passionate about helping people understand some of the finer details of personal finance and enjoys being able to use his expertise to help friends and family, who are looking for advice in this area. He says this is "very rewarding as you are not just helping someone manage their personal finances but … also making a difference to their well-being." Rosemary Bookkeeping brand leader, Nina Skoczόłek says she is "Excited to welcome Nitin as a Rosemary Bookkeeper. He brings to the network years of financial experience and a passion to help micro and small business owners get a better understanding of their business finances allowing them to make more informed decisions and grow their companies. I'm looking forward to supporting Nitin on his journey." If you are in the Harrow area and would like some extra help with your books, get in touch with Nitin today by calling 0208 265 0791. Rosemary Bookkeeping Brand Leader Nina Skoczόłek says that Mike was a model candidate for such a distinguished award due to the depth of his support and expertise, describing him as, "A truly invaluable member of the Rosemary network." Nina Skoczόłek, Brand Leader for Rosemary describes Grant as the perfect Rosemary franchisee "Grant is supportive and provides encouragement for growth towards other franchise partners in the network. He is a true Rosemary Bookkeeper - cut him in half - he'll bleed orange," she said, before presenting Grant with his award at ServiceMaster Live!

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• Business Owner
• Owner and Manager of Rosemary Bookkeeping Garden City
• Proprietor of Rosemary Bookkeeping Garden City

Nirmal Thakkar is the owner and manager of Rosemary Bookkeeping Garden City and has 15 years of experience in a variety of financial industries. Nirmal is here to provide you with your local, professional bookkeeping experience and can support you with your filing, processing monthly reports, VAT returns and liaise with your accountant. Nirmal is a highly professional individual who is passionate about supporting small and medium size businesses to grow whilst taking on board their monthly bookkeeping workload in a cost effective and efficient way.

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• New Business Owner
• Proprietor of Rosemary Bookkeeping Harrow

Nitin has worked in various finance positions for over 28 years in FT100 companies, he is ACCA qualified, and has excellent customer focused skills. With his experience and qualifications, keen customer care skills and genuine interest in you and your business, he believes he is able provide you as a SME owner with quality and timely financial data to help grow your businesses. When he's not working, Nitin is a keen car enthusiast, and is keen to go back to volunteering at his local Scout group. Due to his strong interest in long-term investing, he also chairs a small yet profitable investment club. Nitin's keen interest in personal finance means he is passionate about helping people understand some of the finer details of personal finance, and enjoys being able to use his expertise to help friends and family, who are looking for advice in this area. He says this is "very rewarding as you are not just helping someone manage their personal finances but … also making a difference to their well-being."

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• Chief Executive

Pip Wilkins, bfa chief executive, said: "Steve's shown the ability and resilience to overcome many challenges. From leaving a corporate environment and starting his own business, to managing that business while caring for his wife, his calm head and steadfast approach has translated into a fast-growing business - and now a national award as well."

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• Leader Nina Skoczόłek Says She Is "Really Pleased to Welcome Nirmal to the Rosemary Bookkeeping Network

"Nirmal is focused on helping local micro and small enterprises to thrive. She brings a great amount of knowledge, experience and ideas on how to coach and help others achieve their business financial goals. I'm looking forward to following and supporting her on her journey," she adds. Excited to help her clients and their businesses grow, Nirmal opens her doors to clients in Stevenage and its surrounding areas today. To get in touch with Nirmal and receive her expert help with your bookkeeping give her a call now on 01462 419444, visit her website or, for those elsewhere in the UK, find your nearest Rosemary Bookkeeping business today to book a free quote from one of our experts.

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• Network Support Manager Added

"I'm excited to see Fiona kicking off her Rosemary journey with a potential client already in the pipeline."

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• Marketing Manager

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• Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Waqas Chughtai has had an extensive career working in accountancy and finance and is now adding another string to his bow by taking over as the owner of Rosemary Bookkeeping Reading. The business, which was previously run by Mike Wallace, has been placed in the capable hands of Waqas, following a sale earlier this year.