Services

Business Support can take many forms depending on the specific circumstances of the situation.

The services detailed below are backed by years of practical application in real-world situations. I can draw on the experiences of providing each of these services in many different situations enabling me to provide practical advice and hands-on support.

I have provided details of services that are generic, applicable to all businesses irrespective of size and sector but have also provided information on many sectors where specialist skills may be useful.

How long is the initial free consultation?

I am happy to provide an initial half-day free of charge to any prospective client. This time can be used however, the client wishes but is usually a “get to know” session followed by discussions about what is required, what is possible and the anticipated costs of the work.

A sample of my standard engagement letter is available to download here.

If confidentiality is an issue, I am happy to enter into such an agreement and can provide a standard form of confidentiality agreement on request.

You're in good company

  • "“Steve Tancock thank you so much for your help, support, guidance and wisdom in the past but even more so in the present!”" George Friend - Managing Director
    Ventilation Surveys and Services Limited
  • "Steve is a dedicated professional who is readily available which is invaluable. more importantly he is honest and reliable which is vital. I would recommend Steve to any one particularly if there are signs that your financial future is at risk." Gary Sergeant - Partner
    Gary Sergeant & Co
  • "Steve has been known to me for many years. He always operates with a very professional & positive attitude and I have no hesitation in recommending him." Nick Green - Branch Manager
    Handelsbanken
  • "Steve has a great ability to convey complex and specialised processes in a way that those in a potentially stressful situation, can understand. His pragmatic approach is appreciated by his clients and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone who is beginning to have concerns for their company's financial future" Gill Levett
    Interim Director
  • "I have no hesitation in recommending Steve. His abilities and expert knowledge on insolvency related matters are excellent, as are his interpersonal skills with clients and staff." Nadine Lamont-Brown
    Tax Advisory Specialist
  • "Steve has acted exceptionally well for my clients in difficult circumstances for them giving them a clear way forward and I would highly recommend him." Tim Maton - Director
    Armida Limited
  • "I have known Steve and his team for a number of years. I have always found him to be most helpful and professional. We enjoy a close working relationship and I am more than happy to recommend Steve and his team." Jonathan Watson - Corporate Manager
    Handelsbanken
  • "Steve’s approach to requests for assistance is always the same – highly professional, very thorough, accurate, will look at all the angles and give you as much time as necessary – a real benefit in today’s business environment. He also possesses the often rare skill of being able to look at something, give it to you straight, in black and white, with the benefit of his considerable experience whilst also having a sense of humour and the uncanny knack of being right." Alex de Val - Credit Analyst
    Handelsbanken
  • "Steve came highly recommended to me by my business partner and has been a consummate professional in all our dealings." Andrew Craddock - Founder and CEO
    Commercial Finance Solutions UK Limited
  • "I have known Steve for many years and used his professional services on numerous occasions to good effect. Steve is able to offer achievable outcomes in a challenging environment, which benefit all parties. A personable individual who is able to relate well with clients and prospects." Steve Merwood
    Banking Professional
  • "Steve is absolutely brilliant and very professional. Knows his job and does it with excellence and to the satisfaction of his clients. I worked with him while at Smith & Williamson and found him a very caring person." Mansoor Mubarik - Managing Director
    IP and Chartered Accountant
  • "Steve is a highly experienced SME adviser using his strong background in finance and insolvency to deliver effective business restructuring and turnaround solutions for owner managers. Friendly, professional, practical and approachable. Highly recommended." Mark Blayney - CEO/CRO
    Business Restructuring Professional
  • "Steve was able to implement some great systems that facilitated cash flow and forecasting for the business. Steve’s work was carried out with ease and speed yet with a precision and a refreshingly common-sense approach and understanding our business needs. He was always easily contactable and quick to come back with any queries, and was adaptable, flexible and accommodating at all times. Furthermore Steve fitted in very well with a rather young, unconventional office and was a joy to work with." Jessica Toomey - Director
    The Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
  • "Extract from a letter received. “Just a short note to say thanks once again for your invaluable advice & support recently. I may have said this before, but it is worth reiterating, your depth. Of knowledge and common-sense approach to the issues we have dealt with recently and over the past five or six years have helped me and my business immensely. Please do not have any hesitation in giving my details to any potential clients should they wish to obtain confirmation regarding the quality of the service you offer." Jim Forshaw - Director
    JA Flooring
  • "Steve has worked with us and a number of our clients over the past seven years. In my experience Steve produces high-quality, reliable management information and forecasts for his clients which makes our task of producing year-end accounts and assisting clients with their growth planning much easier. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Steve to any of my clients." Maxine Deese - Director
    Additions Chartered Accountants
  • "OPEN Media worked with Steve for three years. The service was always nothing short of brilliant. Steve provided and honest and reliable approach to business. Work was always turned around quickly, and his professional manner makes liaising with him an easy and enjoyable process." Mike Smith - OPEN Media
    Managing Director
  • "Steve was originally introduced to us by Barclays Bank and quickly instigated very robust and informative financial reporting and forecasting. He worked very closely with the board and helped to establish a very strong financial base on which to build the future of the School." John McLintock - Hammond School, Chester
    Former Chairman
  • "Steve produced our company accounts and took a strategic overview of our finances putting strong controls and procedures in place which helped the business grow progressively. He was also a great sounding board, liked by all the team. I can highly recommend Steve, give him. 5 minutes of your time, you won’t regret it…." Tim Hanlon - Former Managing Director
    Independent Motor Dealership
  • "Since we started our mentoring with Steve our business has made big strides forward. A good mentor encourages, motivates and positively questions, whilst providing insightful and new ideas. Steve is that and more and has been an excellent mentor for us and we look forward to continue working with him." Stuart and Amanda Jewell
    Chilled Children and Chilled for Autism
  • "I have found that Steve delivers what he promises, thinks laterally when conventional thinking won't solve the problem and pushes for continuous improvement and development in all areas of business. It has been a pleasure working with him and I hope it continues for considerable time to come." Hilary Robson - Director of Corporate Services
    Driver Group
  • "Steve is a first rate business support and turnaround practitioner. I have worked alongside Steve on a number of projects and I have been very impressed with the expertise and common sense advice given. I recommend Steve to any business owner, partner or director whose business is not performing in the way it should. He can really help if you make that call today." Martin Kingman
    Kingman Consultancy