Case Studies

Case Study: Easibathe invests in staff wellbeing with tax-efficient Death in Service scheme

Easibathe, a long-established family business in bathroom adaptations, partnered with Armstrong Watson for audit, tax, and payroll services while also enhancing employee benefits.

Case Study: Growth funding secured for Glasgow media company’s expansion 

Glasgow-based media company QTV was able to secure the capital needed to scale its operations and continue to deliver results after securing £1.25 million funding. 

Case Study: Personal, practical advice provides peace of mind

Since becoming clients in November 2024, David and Christine Carnegie have build a trusting relationship with Financial Planning Consultant Steve Shovlin. He has reviewed their portfolio and made adjustments to better suit their risk profile and retirement goals, while helping to increase their tax efficiency, which more than anything has given the couple greater peace of mind. 

Case Study: Armstrong Watson secures sale of second-generation family business 

Armstrong Watson advised on the successful sale of second-generation family business, Jack Coupe and Sons ahead of tax rises. 

Case Study: Armstrong Watson secures six-figure funding boost for longstanding rosettes business

Building on a trusted relationship, a business owner who Armstrong Watson previously advised on his acquisition, re-engaged the firm to identify the right investment partner and manage the funding process to support his growth plans.

Case Study: Identec strengthens cyber resilience with tailored health check

Identec is a specialist engineering consultancy based in North East England, providing bespoke control and automation solutions to clients across the manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Case Study: Farming family’s acquisition almost doubles size of poultry operation

A long-standing family farm business has almost doubled the size of its poultry operation following the acquisition of a second ready made site. 

Case Study: Game developer Facepunch strengthens cyber defences

Facepunch is a fast-growing independent game development studio based in Birmingham with almost 100 staff, many of whom work remotely. The company, which created popular Steam games Garry’s Mod and Rust, wanted to strengthen its cyber security measures.

Case Study: Genesis Brands Limited sold to French flooring specialist Gerflor

North Yorkshire-based Genesis Brand Limited, a well-established supplier of finishing profiles and specialist tools for the construction industry,  boasts a significant global presence with its products available in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Case Study: Heatons – a healthy attitude to financial wellbeing

Heatons is one of the largest single source business suppliers in the UK, offering a range of products and services to cater for many business needs.

Established in the Wirral in 1986 by David Heaton Fielding as Heaton Stationery Limited, the business rapidly established itself a firm foothold in the North West and has continued to expand over the years.