Real Businesses. Real Results.
The best way to understand what we do is to see it in action. These case studies reflect the kinds of engagements we regularly support — names and identifying details have been changed to protect client confidentiality.
From Idea to Incorporated — 90-Day Launch Support
The Situation
A first-time founder preparing to launch a B2B SaaS business approached NVH six weeks before their planned go-live date. They had a product, early customers, and a co-founder — but no financial infrastructure in place.
The Challenge
The founder needed company incorporation, a business bank account, an accounting system, a basic payroll setup for two employees, and clarity on VAT registration thresholds — all within a tight window and without prior experience of any of it.
What NVH Did
We coordinated company formation, advised on the most appropriate VAT registration approach, set up cloud bookkeeping with automated bank feeds, implemented a two-person payroll, and delivered a 12-month financial model for investor conversations.
The Outcome
The business launched on schedule. Within 60 days of incorporation, the founder had clean books, payroll running, and a financial model used to close their first angel investment round.
Relevant Service: Startup & Business Launch
View Service arrow_forwardBringing Financial Clarity to a 12-Person Professional Services Firm
The Situation
A management consultancy with 12 employees had been growing steadily for three years. Revenue had nearly doubled — but profitability had stagnated and the directors did not have clear visibility of where money was being made or lost.
The Challenge
The business had a bookkeeper producing quarterly accounts, but no management reporting, no budget vs actuals tracking, and no financial model. Directors were making major resourcing decisions without reliable data.
What NVH Did
We established a monthly management accounts pack covering P&L by service line, utilisation rates, cash flow forecast, and a rolling 12-month budget. We also implemented a project-level cost tracking process that integrated with the firm's existing project management software.
The Outcome
Within three months, the directors identified two service lines that were structurally unprofitable and reallocated resources accordingly. Gross margin improved by 9 percentage points in the following two quarters.
Relevant Service: Virtual CFO & Financial Management
View Service arrow_forwardUntangling a Complex Expat Tax Position
The Situation
A UK national who had worked abroad for seven years returned to the UK and discovered they had unresolved tax obligations across two jurisdictions — as well as a UK rental property that had been managed informally during their time overseas.
The Challenge
The client faced potential penalties for undisclosed overseas income, unrecorded UK rental income, and uncertainty about their UK tax residency position for prior years. The situation required careful sequencing and co-ordination across multiple tax years.
What NVH Did
We conducted a full residency analysis using the Statutory Residence Test, prepared and submitted outstanding UK Self Assessment returns (four years), prepared a disclosure for the UK rental income, and coordinated with the client's overseas tax adviser to confirm treaty positions and avoid double taxation.
The Outcome
All outstanding returns were filed. The disclosure was accepted by HMRC with no penalties applied. The client now has an ongoing annual self-assessment engagement and clarity on their tax position going forward.
Relevant Service: International & Expat Tax
View Service arrow_forwardClient names and identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality. Results represent the kinds of outcomes we regularly achieve but are not guarantees of future performance.
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