A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE BUSINESS:

We are the 7th largest accountancy practice in the UK (and 6th in the world) providing businesses throughout the UK and the World, services including audit, accounting, forensic, internal Audit, taxation, corporate finance and corporate recovery work.

John is the Senior Business Development Manager for the Birmingham office, he works with start ups to multi million pound companies to meet their business needs. We incorporate a virtual financial director service, to preparing management accounts, cashflows, business plans, book-keeping and offer a payroll bureau service and general business advice and guidance. We will also seek available funding for businesses where available.

WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT TO OTHER SIMILAR COMPANIES:

We have marketed ourselves to be able to service clients previously with the top 4, to give a world class service, which relies on both the expertise you would expect from qualified accountants, but the client service to go with this.

For smaller companies we have all the necessary expertise in house to meet the needs of these clients at surprisingly competitive prices.

KEY TO SUCCESS:

Do unto others as you would want to be treated yourself.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Separated, living in Edgbaston 

2 wonderful children Luke 8 & Hannah 6

Play squash and a member of Birmingham University league

Avid Music fan visiting festvals and gigs on a regular basis 

Avid sports fan particularly cricket

The first BNI’er in the West Midlands region to achieve the maximum 100 networking points and number 1 in the region in June 2011

BURNING DESIRE:

Cricket tour of the West Indies

Hot Air Balloon ride over the Kenyan National Park.

REFERRALS THAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR:

Limited Companies turnover £1m - £10m all sectors

Companies needing Financial controller support

High technology businesses who are fast growing

People looking to buy property at over £600k

High Net Worth Individuals earning over £100k

HOW BNI HAS HELPED MY BUSINESS 

Since joining BNI in 1992, I have received on average £30,000 of sales, many of which are recurring.

As a sales force we have demonstrated over the years how working together as a team you are able to share experiences, expertise, clients and friendship.

BNI is about third party referrals and Sunrise has the most high quality contacts of any in the West Midlands, this is proved in the Business generated nearly £500k in the last 6 months