Meadow Office Services are thrilled to announce their official launch. The business, which has been created by Caroline Gudgeon, aims to help the equestrian business owner with all aspects of office work including bookkeeping, payroll, admin and diary planning.
Bookkeeping language and regulations are synonymous across every industry however choosing one whom specialises in and understands the equine world can result in a more efficient service and a better, less stressful outcome for you.
“Having a bookkeeper who understands the life of an equine business owner is imperative,” Caroline explains. “One needs to understand the terminology associated with equestrian businesses and be able to distinguish between the different types of livery and services available to horses and their owners.
Caroline’s expertise ensures the best possible outcome for the running of your office and financial matters, leaving you to focus on the areas of your expertise and the smooth running of your business. Caroline can provide all aspects of bookkeeping from raising sales invoices and collecting the money in, to processing and paying all of your expenses and preparing accounts. She also offers a payroll service, can assist with or complete online entries, which can be a laborious task for many producers and professionals who have a number of horses, a number of staff and a number of events to organise. Caroline can also help with the admin side of the business, ensuring forms are filled in timely and correctly, including ensuring stud cards and stud bookings are taken correctly.
“By sharing the passion of horses there is a common bond between bookkeeper and client, which can provide sound building blocks for a strong working relationship,” says Caroline.
Having worked in finance for over 25 years in various trades and businesses, Caroline’s plethora of knowledge will ensure that regardless of the nature of your equine business, your needs will be met with utmost discretion and professionalism. Offering her services with all equine businesses, from livery yards and riding schools, to show producers, showjumpers, eventers and Studs, Caroline offers flexible working pattern and can accommodate as many or as few hours as you wish. She works remotely from her own office so can work with clients on a National or International basis.
Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.