Most growing businesses operate without documented policies until something goes wrong. NVH helps you build practical, usable governance frameworks and finance policies that protect your business and improve how it operates — before you need them.
NVH provides policy drafting and governance advisory as a consultancy service. Our policies are designed to be commercially practical and operationally effective. They do not constitute legal advice and should be reviewed by a qualified solicitor for legal compliance in regulated sectors.
When a business is small, informal governance works. Decisions are made by one or two people, everyone knows the rules, and the owner has visibility over everything. But as businesses grow — adding staff, locations, and complexity — that informal approach starts to break down.
Without documented policies, businesses experience the same problems repeatedly: people making financial decisions without proper authority, inconsistent expense claims across teams, uncontrolled cash handling at till points or in the field, and payments going out without proper checks or approvals.
These are not just operational inconveniences. They create financial risk, regulatory exposure, and — in the worst cases — the conditions for fraud and loss. The right policies, properly implemented, prevent these problems from happening in the first place.
Plain English policies tailored to how your business actually operates — not generic templates that sit in a folder unused.
Delegation of authority frameworks that give your managers confidence to act within their remit — and give you confidence that nothing is being approved without proper oversight.
Policy frameworks designed for where your business is going, not just where it is today — updated as your business grows.
Deliverables are agreed as part of your written proposal. Typical outputs include policy documents, authority matrices, and SOP documentation — scope confirmed at engagement start.
Policy formation engagements start from £149 for a single policy document, through to £1,499 or more for a comprehensive governance framework. The number of policies, SOPs, and operational complexity determine the final scope.
Understand your requirements
Fixed scope, fixed price
Clear timeline agreed
Our policies are operationally effective and designed to be commercially practical. They set clear internal standards and expectations. However, they do not constitute legal advice and we recommend that policies for regulated sectors or those with employment law implications are reviewed by a qualified solicitor before formal adoption.
Yes. If you already have policies in place but they are out of date, incomplete, or not being followed, we can review, update, and improve your existing documents rather than starting from scratch.
A single policy typically takes 5–10 working days from briefing to final document. A full governance framework with multiple policies, delegation of authority, and SOPs usually takes 4–6 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your business.
This service covers finance, operational, and governance policies. Employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, and HR-specific policies fall under our HR Advisory service. We can deliver both together as a coordinated package if needed.
Book a free 30-minute discussion. We will review your current governance position and recommend the policies your business needs most.
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