Grant Thornton launches new advisory service for fast-growth businesses

Grant Thornton UK LLP has launched a new national Entrepreneurial and SME Services team to support fast-growing businesses and startups with tailored financial and strategic advice.

The new service is designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of scaling their operations, providing hands-on support from local partners who will offer guidance on everything from talent acquisition and AI adoption to international expansion and tax-efficient exits.

The initiative reflects Grant Thornton’s ambition to deepen its relationships with high-growth businesses, offering year-round support that draws on the firm’s UK and international expertise. Clients will have access to specialist advice across areas such as global regulatory compliance, M&A strategy, and shareholder planning, with the flexibility to scale advisory services in line with their growth trajectory.

A tailored approach to growth

Tim Taylor and Gareth Hitchmough, both Partners and Co-Heads of the Entrepreneurial and SME Services team, will lead the initiative alongside senior colleagues Lynne Bicket, Mike Delf, and Rob Thomson, supported by a nationwide team.

“Entrepreneurs and fast-growth businesses are at the forefront of the economy, reacting to the quickly changing nature of today’s markets with fresh ideas and innovations,” said Tim Taylor, Partner and Head of Entrepreneurial and SME Services.

“To ensure that growing businesses fulfil their potential, it’s vital they receive the advice that will drive value, foster growth and overcome any hurdles. When working with our Entrepreneurial and SME Services team, businesses will have a local relationship partner that understands their challenges and opportunities, with the added benefit of access to Grant Thornton’s wider stakeholder, investor and specialist advisor connections in the UK and around the world.”

The firm’s approach, Taylor added, is built on a relationship-led model, ensuring that businesses receive consistent support as their needs evolve.

Gareth Hitchmough, who co-leads the team, highlighted the increasing complexity of today’s business environment:

“As the technological, regulatory and economic landscapes evolve at an increasingly rapid pace, it can be hard for businesses without large teams of specialists to navigate these potential barriers and stay competitive. This can make it difficult to focus on your priorities, whether that’s international expansion, exploring a sale or entering a new market. We can scale with your business and adapt our approach accordingly, without losing the local, relationship-led approach.”

Comprehensive support, from tax to technology

The new team will provide businesses with multidisciplinary expertise spanning corporate tax, R&D tax incentives, ESG strategy, and sector-specific consulting.

“Having access to the multidisciplinary talents and international specialists within our newly launched Entrepreneurial and SME Services team is a valuable asset,” said Rob Thomson, Tax Lead for the new service.

“It allows access to global experts in everything from personal and corporate tax as well as specialist tax services, such as R&D and employment taxes, to sector experts in different industries, technology and digital skills, ESG, M&A, and Consulting. This allows businesses to cope with complex pressures without having to shift focus from their vision.”