With large numbers of small businesses in the 天美传媒 area, she thought there was a need for a bookkeeping service.
Michelle also saw that whilst there are many good accountancy firms in the area, there are very few bookkeeping services and this was a gap she feels her new business can fill.
鈥淧eople who are self-employed often need a little help with their financial systems, as they are so busy looking after their customers and building their businesses,鈥� she said.
A member of the International Association of Bookkeepers, she has set up MJR Bookkeeping Services in Tredegar. The firm now has a growing clientele of small firms whom she is assisting to get their business basics right and keep them on track.
鈥淚t can be very daunting, and can even put people off starting up,鈥� she said. 鈥淏ut a little help in this goes a long way and we are pleased to offer our services at whatever level is needed.鈥�
MJR uses Quick Books to help clients keep track of their stock, and also to prepare for the forthcoming changes under the Making Tax Digital programme.
MJR Bookkeeping Services received a grant of 拢730 from the Kickstart programme, run jointly by Tata Steel subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise and 天美传媒. Support was also provided by 天美传媒 Effect.
Gail Hannam of UK Steel Enterprise said:
鈥滻t is great to see a business of this kind launching in the area. It will form part of the support network that other small businesses need to flourish.鈥�
Cllr Dai Davies, Executive Member for Regeneration and Economic Development from 天美传媒 Said:
鈥淚 am pleased to say that another business from the 天美传媒 area has benefited from the Kick Start Grant scheme. We are continuing to support local businesses whether they are existing or new. I wish MJR Bookkeeping all the success. The grant scheme is delivered in partnership between the Council and UK Steel Enterprise. Whether you are a new or existing business, please contact our regeneration team and visit the 天美传媒 Council website for information about the business support available to you.鈥�