What would we do without our 8020 Finance Director?  We would certainly not have achieved and managed the 200% growth of our business over the last 8 years. It is a mark of the success of this relationship that we see the 8020 Finance Director as an integral part of the management team of the business.  All of my departmental managers liaise with 8020 and rely on their financial reports and excellent 8020 Dashboard for their management information.  I would not hesitate to recommend 8020 to any business serious about growing in the future..you will need an expert in this role.

Peter Jones – Owner and Managing Director

"Our business had struggled with a succession of Accountants and finance managers who failed to give the guidance and management information we required. Our 80:20 Finance Director was able to make an immediate impact and took full responsibility for delivering the solutions we agreed were necessary. He has ensured that systems and controls were put in place to avoid future problems and has been able to communicate these changes to all levels in our business" "We feel re-assured by the fact that he is an integral part of our management team and is always available when we need him"
Sally Dale, Finance Director and shareholder, IODA Ltd - [UK and International Training Company]

We have been working with 8020 for just two months and have been delighted with the results.  Not only have we completed a full review of the finances and prepared detailed financial budgets and forecasts I am feeling a lot more in control of the financial performance of the Company because I know the information is correct.  Recommended by our Bank Manager made a big difference to our decision to engage 8020, and it is clear that the Bank places a good deal of faith in their work.  Of further benefit has been my 8020 Finance Directors introduction to another of their clients the work from which will more than cover our 8020 costs.  A WIN WIN I think!

Jon Thomson – Founder, Owner and Managing Director

This testimonial is to acknowledge the excellent level of service I have received from 8020 Financial Management.

When 8020 started to work for me in May 2008 my previous provider had recently left, so it was imperative that work was undertaken efficiently and effectively. I needed the company's bookkeeping brought up to date, as well as coherent management information to help me monitor our performance and plan ahead.

Ibolya recently started to work for me in what was a very stressful time for my business. During an audit I had discovered that my existing bookkeeper was not proficient enough to cover my requirements despite coming from a reputable recruitment agency.

"We are a family owned business with expertise in our field and have been very reliant on outside services but it was too transactional.

What we needed was more focus and 80:20 have certainly give us that. We now see the wood from the trees and have short to long term plans that hopefully will deliver what we want for our business and for ourselves.

They are now part of our family"

"I am one man band and started my business up whilst still working for a national newsaper.

80:20 helped me to realise my dream by planning my move to going-it-alone from January 2009.

They spent a lot of time finding out what was possible then they put the financial management disciplines in place that left me to concentrate on what I was best at.

Thank you 80:20"

Our work with our 8020 finance Director started at a critical time for our business in 2005.  Introduced to us by our Bank Manager we were re-assured by the banks working knowledge of 8020 and the relationship was most helpful in the financial re-structuring of the Company at that time.  We enjoy a close working relationship with 8020 that delivers accurate and timely information.  We particularly enjoy plotting the what-if scenarios in the financial model whilst planning our progress toward our ultimate goals

Mark Shelton – Owner and Managing Director

Sandler Training

We have been working with our 8020 Finance Director for three years and he is now a key part of our Management Team. Our monthly financial reports, budgets and detailed forecasts allow us to make sound financial decisions for the future growth of the company. It keeps us lean as we also outsource our bookeeping, payroll and accounting and the financial modelling allows us to be nimble in challenging times. If you take the management of your business finances seriously, and you should, then seriously consider 8020 as a long term partner in your organisation.

Shaun Thomson – CEO, Sandler UK

I have been in business for a number of years now and have encountered a number of accountants in that time. Gordon Rigby is of a rare breed. He delivers what is necessary and ahead of time but his true USP is that he takes the time to understand his clients and strives to find ways to deliver value outside his contracted remit

Craig McKenna, Managing Director

Gordon is a great asset to us and continues to help in all the financial aspects of our business. I would have no hesitation recommending Gordon to anyone needing guidance with their finances

Iain Swanston, Director, Pinnacle Sales Training, a franchise of Sandler Training

Norman began working with us in 2007 and immediately up-dated our financial systems and controls – this was much needed after a period of extremely rapid growth.

80:20 financial management have been looking after our book keeping for over two and a half years now, and we are very happy with the excellent service levels they provide, and their friendly approach to doing business.

“Our business has grown exponentially over the past 18 months, and we soon realised that we could not continue to manage the financial side of this all on our own. That was when our accountant recommended 80:20 financial management to us.

Norman has been supporting me since 2007. The main benefit which he has brought to the business is that by introducing some financial disciplines he is now able to tell me what my profit is each and every month, and this helps me to plan for the future.

He acts as a sounding board for my business ideas and does provide a 24/7 service - he is always available via the telephone and we sometimes exchange information late into the evening. 

Steve McKenzie - Proprietor

We have engaged 8020 Financial Management for over 2 years now and in that time, our business has changed greatly. Through the financial management, reporting and controls that 8020 provide and have implemented, we have been able to make data-driven decisions on the business, which until their engagement would have been impossible to do. We use them as our outsourced finance department and the fact they provide the whole range of services that they do, makes our life easier and allows us to concentrate on working in our business knowing that the financial side, especially the cash management, is in safe hands and under control.

Chris Purves and Stewart Siegal, Directors of Principal and Prosper Holdings Ltd

I have employed the services of Gordon and 8020 since May 2007 and have been been delighted with the service that has been provided to us. The bookkeeping, payroll, VAT Returns and Management Accounts are prepared to a high standard and on time. Gordon also liases with the bank and auditor as required. I would highly recommend Gordon & 8020 Financial Management to any SME.

Philippe Bachelet, Owner Loire Valley Ltd

Norman provides an excellent service - he has exceeded objectives and delivered real change in the business.

At outset he took a complex set of needs and met them extremely well working with myself, staff and trustees.He sought to properly understand the needs of the business and bring positive change within the parameters of his responsibility. He provides sufficent face to face time and is not too intrusive into business operations.

Joseph R Main - Chief Executive Officer