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The Garden Retreat
Taking the stress out of finances for The Garden Retreat
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A Cut Above:
Tackling Financial Complexity
INTRODUCTION
The Garden Retreat is a thriving family-run hair and beauty salon with an additional training school offering education to secondary school SEN students and private learners.
As they expanded, managing the financial side of the business became increasingly complex. Understanding the responsibilities that came with being a limited company, including tax planning, pensions, and employment structure, was a growing priority.
They wanted clarity and control over their finances, ensuring that tax obligations were met efficiently and that their accounting processes supported their business rather than becoming a burden.
Pure Cloud Accounting provided straightforward financial guidance, structured training, and ongoing support, allowing The Garden Retreat to transition from financial uncertainty to confidence.
"It's now much easier, no stress, leaving me free to concentrate on other business matters. Pure are knowledgeable, professional, easy to talk to - fantastic services."
- Neil, The Garden Retreat
As the business grew, so did its financial responsibilities. Their key priorities included VAT registration, tax planning, and financial reporting—all of which needed to be streamlined to provide clarity and ease of management.
They were looking for an accounting partner who could:
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Make bookkeeping and tax planning simpler, ensuring they understood their financial position.
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Provide guidance on VAT registration, removing uncertainty around the process.
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Offer QuickBooks training, so they could manage day-to-day finances with confidence.
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Support long-term budgeting and forecasting, helping them plan for sustainable growth.
THE BRIEF
Taking the Stress out of Finances
Tailored
Accounting Support
THE WORK
The first step was guiding The Garden Retreat through the VAT registration process. What initially felt complicated became a smooth and manageable process, ensuring they met all tax obligations without confusion.
To improve day-to-day financial management, QuickBooks training was provided, giving them the skills to handle bookkeeping accurately. This helped them track income, expenses, and tax liabilities efficiently, making financial administration more organised and less time-consuming.
Tax planning and compliance were also key priorities. Pure Cloud Accounting worked with them to structure their tax obligations efficiently, ensuring they were aware of deductions, deadlines, and financial responsibilities.
To help with long-term financial planning, budgeting and forecasting support was introduced. This allowed The Garden Retreat to plan for seasonal changes in revenue, manage expenses effectively, and make more informed business decisions.
Key features of the service
we provided:
Financial Management During COVID-19
Helped navigate cash flow concerns and government support schemes.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assisted in structuring financial planning for business stability and growth.
QuickBooks Training
Provided step-by-step training to help them manage bookkeeping with confidence.
VAT Registration Support
Handled the entire VAT registration process, making it simple and stress-free.
Payroll
Offered clarity on staff payroll, pensions, and tax contributions.
Tax Planning & Compliance
Advised on tax responsibilities, deductions, and financial planning to improve efficiency
"The process was easy, seamless and well organised. It's now far easier to plan our budget."
- Michelle, The Garden Retreat
Financial Confidence Stress-Free Growth
When asked how they would rate their experience with Pure overall, they responded:
10/10
SERVICES
VAT Registration
Payroll & Pensions Guidance
Tax Planning
Budgeting & Forecasting
Quickbooks Training
Since working with Pure Cloud Accounting, The Garden Retreat has adopted a clear, organised approach to financial management. VAT registration is now fully managed, tax planning is structured and predictable, and bookkeeping is far more efficient—giving them full visibility over their financial position.
With their finances in order and expert support on hand, they now track their numbers with ease and make informed decisions without second-guessing.
That clarity has not only brought peace of mind—it’s created space to grow. In fact, they’re now preparing to move into new, larger premises—a step they say they only felt confident taking once they had a proper handle on their figures and knew they were fully compliant across VAT and payroll.
This new chapter marks a significant milestone for the business, made possible by a more structured financial foundation and the confidence that comes with knowing nothing’s being missed.
When asked to rate their experience, The Garden Retreat gave Pure Cloud Accounting a 10/10, praising the clarity, reassurance, and support they’ve received.
THE RESULTS