David Bailey

DJWB & Co Business Advisors Ltd

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September, 2022

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Based in Surrey

This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.

How has David Bailey helped you since your last review?

David continues to be an essential part of my business ventures, and his input and expertise are paramount to the company's growth.

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November, 2021

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Based in Orkney

This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.

How has David Bailey helped you since your last review?

Excellent advice at every point

Repeat review from verified client

September, 2021

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Based in Surrey

This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.

How has David Bailey helped you since your last review?

David has become an essential part of my business and his input and expertise has supported all aspects of the companies growth. My secret weapon.

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April, 2021

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Didn't receive any reply from him so can't really say more.

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November, 2020

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Based in Orkney

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

We needed a high-level FD who was willing to engage in a flexible way, charging for the time we used.

How has David Bailey helped you?

David has been brilliant in helping us to achieve COVID loans, bank finance and also government grants. He has literally saved our business; without him, we would not have secured these sources of funding, and we would not have survived this crisis without them. He has also been a wise head in Board meetings and given lots of valuable strategic advice.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes - a CBILS loan and an Innovate UK grant are direct results of David's input.

What could they have done better?

I wish I could think of something but I really can't. I'm very happy!

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September, 2020

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Transaction/funding support and analysis

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September, 2020

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David is professional, prompt, creative, flexible and above all a very real pleasure to deal with. I would recommend him enthusiastically and without hesitation.

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September, 2020

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David has been extremely helpful in a number of different areas for The Wheelhouse. He has provided a great deal of advice to us with respect to our service offerings, he has frequently introduced us to meaningful potential business partners and is always on the lookout for different funding options (both grant and commercial) that we should consider. I consider David an extremely trust worthy resource who always behaves in our best interest.

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September, 2020

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Based in Surrey

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

Creating a new business that needed robust financial forecasting and tough due diligence was something I was lacking in when I was introduced to David. He ticked every box and more. Not just an incredibly smart person who I love having in my corner, but also someone I'd like to call a close friend now.

How has David Bailey helped you?

Sanity checking my core business value, brutal (but needed) feedback on financial forecasts. Advice and guidance on investment strategy, board assembly and all the non-creative things that usually make my head hurt!

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Most certainly.

What could they have done better?

To be honest, he's the perfect fit for me and my business needs.

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September, 2020

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I have worked with David for several years with such things as structuring of entrepreneurial finance projects and vehicles, market research for early stage ventures, company valuations, innovation training and coaching, and more. He is a true modern polymath capable of navigating basically anything "impossible", and he thrives when faced with hard problems and really difficult tasks. David personifies the term "antifragile", which makes him a great member of any progressive, ambitions and hard-working team. I highly recommend David, and I will certainly work with him again myself in he future.

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September, 2020

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I have worked for and alongside David for over 20 years and, more recently, have had the opportunity to ask him to support my clients on investment projects, mainly in the tech space. He is one of the most impressive people I have worked with in all that time, and can be relied upon to ask the difficult questions and provide the less obvious solutions. He has a passion for business and cares deeply about helping his clients.

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September, 2020

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David is a brilliant mind and outstandingly talented financial manager. He's been incredibly helpful for a long time now and is FAR more than just an accountant.

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September, 2020

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Based in Northamptonshire

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

The company need a replacement CEO

How has David Bailey helped you?

I worked with David when he became Chairman of a technology near start-up that had deep rooted problems but a great concept that could be shown to have real potential. David gripped the technology, finances & required strategy quickly & put a lot of effort into implementation. A lot of good progress was made before, sadly, shareholder exhaustion forced an exit.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

The pre-existing problems were too great; the shareholders rejected his Plan A, which would have removed most of them, as they were not prepared to accept the “hit”.

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September, 2020

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Based in Manchester

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an accountant?

David works as a trusted specialist within the Techcelerate Startup Ecosystem - The UK's premier network for Tech (product) startups. We currently help 26 tech startups. David is our go-to-market CFO. In addition, for my own needs, David is the first person I approach when I have a financial issue.

How has David Bailey helped you?

David has years of credible experience of helping companies from inception to recovery during a distressing period. During my tenure as a tech entrepreneur and operating a network for tech entrepreneurs, I have gone through my fair share of ups and downs. David has always been there for me when I needed help. David has been extremely helpful especially during Covid-19 with keeping all of us informed of government funding. We've even looked at acquiring a distressed tech startup.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

David's presence has strengthened the offer of Techcelerate. Plus it has given me greater confidence to operate our current model successfully.

What could they have done better?

We are currently discussing ways to increase the level of engagement.