I started A P Carter because, like most of you, I wanted to work for myself. I studied Accountancy in Manchester and went to work for Clement Keys in Birmingham initially gaining some great experience. But it really wasn’t for me.
So, in 2005 having met my wife I moved to Wellington and started my own business from our home. Over the years I have put in a lot of hard work to build my client base, to learn about advertising and business development, to continue to train and update my skills and to keep motivated. This hasn’t always been easy. I have chosen to work from home because I like this environment far more than offices and suits. And of course, my commute is far nicer than the M6. But it can be a little lonely at times without any office banter.
What that has meant though is that I have built up great relationships with my clients. I am always happy to have a chat and long term, that has meant that many of my clients came and never left. It was more than just the figures. I created something personal, inclusive, friendly and unintimidating. What has grown from my desire to work for myself has developed organically as a service that specializes in smaller businesses and wants you to feel at home, at ease and able to ask all the questions you need answers to.
Many accountancy services are attracted to big businesses and large companies. But I see my skills very much placed to serve small to medium-sized businesses. The ones that keep our communities ticking over & providing much-needed services to us all. From garages to cafes, care providers and refuse collections, hairdressers and taxi drivers, landlords and car sales. Your contribution to business is essential.
If this sounds like the kind of service that you want to use then why don’t you have a look at some of the case studies – people like you who are working for themselves in the community and doing a great job of it too!
Or why not give me a call to find out more about me and how I could help you are your business.
