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Adam Turner set up Exeter-based Global Veterinary Careers (GVC) in March 2018 to satisfy both UK and international demand for veterinary staff. Providing one-stop recruitment and placing a portal for veterinary professionals of all levels and disciplines in all parts of the world, GVC’s success has grown from a team of two to eight in just over a year. By the end of 2019 Adam plans to double headcount and opened an office in Australia.
The success of the business has been built on GVC’s innovative solutions. GVC helps veterinary professions by providing placements as well as temporary cover to address sickness, maternity leave, expansion and busier periods for vet practices across the UK. What really sets GVC apart though is their approach to temporary solutions.
Helping Adam on his journey has been Simpkins Edwards. Marc Simic, partner at the firm, knew Adam well – the pair played football together – so from the very seed of an idea to its realisation, Simpkins Edwards has had a hand in helping Adam make his dream a reality.
“Mark and his team have guided me all the way with regular meetings and insightful advice. They provide a total outsourced solution and look after both my business and personal accounts” says Adam. “They’ve guided me through the process of setting up the company and deal with Companies House, giving me the time to focus on the business.”
“On the temp side alone, they collate the timesheets, issue 50-60 invoices per week and handle payments of all the temps. They keep a close eye on everything on the accounting side, so I don’t have to.”
Simpkins Edwards provides Adam with its ‘Plan with Confidence’ fixed-fee, hands-on outsourced accounting solution, processing invoices, reconciling invoices and handles all bookkeeping.
“We advise Adam on cash flow forecasts and changes in overheads so he can see the breakeven point” says Mark Simic. “We also provide broader business advice so Adam can grow GVC sustainably and effectively. This has encompassed everything from the structure of the business and providing guidance on tax efficient profit extraction, to guiding Adam on staff bonus packages, ensuring that he attracts the very best advisors into the business.”
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