RfM Transform supports small businesses with Business+Booster

By RfM Transform

16 Jul 2024

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At RfM Transform, we believe that with the right support and guidance, small businesses can transform the world!

Our mission is to bridge the expertise gap in SMEs, providing high-level strategic thinking and practical solutions typically accessible to larger corporations with bigger budgets.

That’s why we created the Business+Boosters. A suite of six essential services:

  • Growth Strategy
  • Digital Transformation
  • Carbon Auditing
  • Exit Planning
  • Director-led HR support
  • R&D Tax Credit Claims

Each Business+Booster is designed to address specific challenges and opportunities for businesses at any stage of their journey.

Growth Strategy

Our Growth Strategy service helps businesses identify opportunities for expansion and develop actionable plans to achieve sustainable growth. We provide insights into market trends, customer behaviour, and competitive analysis to ensure your business is on the right path.

Exit Planning

Exit Planning is crucial for business owners looking to sell or transition their business. We offer comprehensive exit strategies that maximise value and ensure a smooth transition, addressing all aspects from valuation to succession planning.

HR Support

Our director-led HR support provides bespoke human resources solutions, helping businesses manage their workforce effectively. From recruitment and retention to compliance and employee engagement, we ensure your HR practices support your strategic goals. With our Essentials package starting at just £65+VAT per month and no long contracts to commit to, you can get peace of mind, flexibility, and a price that's right for your business.

Carbon Auditing

Sustainability is a core focus at RfM Transform. Our CarbonNow service helps businesses understand and reduce their carbon footprint with actionable steps to meet and exceed green objectives, aligning with regulatory requirements such as PPN06/21, EU regulations, and the UK’s NetZero 2050 targets.

R&D Tax Credit Claims

Are you aware of the financial benefits your business can gain from R&D activities? Our R&D Tax Credit Claims service helps businesses identify eligible research and development activities and claim the tax credits they deserve. We’ve helped clients claim over £3m pounds to date and can help you structure your development activities to maximise relief.

Digital Healthcheck

Digital transformation is essential for staying competitive in today’s market. With our Digital Healthcheck, we assist businesses in leveraging technology to improve operations and spend, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Our services include digital strategy development, implementation, and ongoing support.

A Business+Booster Bonus!

In addition to our suite of Business+Boosters, we now offer comprehensive Health & Safety services. These are designed to ensure your business complies with all relevant regulations, creating a safe working environment and reducing the risk of workplace incidents. Our H&S services include risk assessments, policy development, training, and ongoing support.

We can also advise and help you scale with investment through Regionally Ventures. Our “The Regionally Way” advisory service helps businesses become investment-ready and addresses funding disparities across the UK. This complements our work at RfM Transform by providing additional insights and opportunities to support our clients in securing investment and scaling effectively.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and often the source of the most innovative ideas. Helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals is incredibly rewarding. Seeing a small business transform and succeed because of our support is what drives our team every day” - Tony Backhouse, MD RfM Transform

For more information or to get in touch, visit our website at RfM Transform or connect with Tony Backhouse on LinkedIn. We’re always ready to help businesses on their growth journey.

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