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# Business Start-Up, Growth, Personal Financial & Sector Advisory in Cardiff

From company formation and cash flow forecasting to exit planning and sector-specific accounting. HLS provides the strategic support Cardiff businesses need to grow with confidence.

[Book a consultation](https://calendly.com/)[☎ 02922 805941](tel:+442922805941)

  

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Running a business in Cardiff involves more than keeping the numbers tidy. At different stages you need someone who can help you structure things correctly from the start, plan for growth without running out of cash, protect your personal finances alongside your business ones, and give advice that actually fits how your industry works.

This is what HLS Business Advisory services are built for. Not generic advice that could apply to anyone, but clear, practical guidance grounded in your specific situation, your sector, and your goals. Explained plainly, delivered personally.

## Our Business Advisory Services

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## Business Start-Up & Advisory

Company formation, sole trader vs limited company advice, start-up accounting packages, business plans, cash flow forecasting and budgeting, everything you need to launch and grow on solid footing.

[See more Business Start-Up](/service-categories/business-start-up-and-advisory)

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## Business Growth & Strategic Advisory

Profit improvement planning, financial modelling, KPI dashboards, director's remuneration, exit planning and M&A support for Cardiff businesses ready to make their next move with confidence.

[See Business Growth](/service-categories/business-growth-and-strategic-advisory)

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## Personal Financial & Specialist

Pension planning, wealth management, personal financial health checks, trust and estate accounting and executor services protecting what you've built, now and for the future.

[See Personal Financial & Specialist](/service-categories/personal-financial-and-specialist)

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## Specialist Sector Accounting

Sector-aware accounting for contractors, freelancers, retailers, tradespeople, healthcare professionals, hospitality, e-commerce, salons and more, advice that fits how your business actually works

[See Specialist Sector Accounting](/service-categories/specialist-sector-pages)

## Advice That's Actually Useful

-   **Numbers that lead to decisions** We don't just report what happened. We help you understand what it means, what your options are, and what to do next in plain English, every time.
-   **With you at every stage** Whether you're registering your first business or planning an exit, we scale the support to match where you are. Early-stage advice, growth planning, and longer-term strategy all under one roof.
-   **Personal service, not a production line** You'll work with a dedicated accountant who knows your business and your sector. Someone you can pick up the phone to, not a different face every time.

## For Cardiff's Ambitious Small Businesses and Startups

If you're starting out and want to get the foundations right, growing and need clearer numbers to make bigger decisions, or running an established Cardiff business that's outgrown reactive accounting this is the category for you.

We work with sole traders, limited companies, startups and SMEs across Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, Barry and South Wales. Whatever your sector, if you're serious about your business, we'd love to talk.

[Book a free consultation](https://calendly.com/)

  

> “Hannah has been amazing throughout the entire process, would highly recommend! Super speed and efficiency, exactly what's needed.”

Ryan Bowen