Nexus Business Solutions provides management services and IT Systems to vehicle manufacturers, their dealer networks, major fleet management and rental companies around the world.

Based in Milton Keynes, Nexus employs some 230 people also has offices in Detroit, Dubai and Melbourne.  A base in Shanghai is currently being established from where the firm plans to extend its reach into the growing markets of China and the Asia Pacific region.  They also have representatives based in Mexico, Latin America and Africa implementing management and IT solutions.

"We serve the manufacturers by helping their fleet divisions develop their penetration into corporate, rental and leasing companies," exlains Peter Blease, Managing Director.  "We also provide fleet management software for daily rental operations, HR resources for sales and marketing operations and aftermarket programmes to enhance aftersales services to fleet customers."

Shipleys has been providing Nexus with professional support and advice for more than a decade in a wide range of areas, including audit, tax, a restructuring review for shareholders and assistance with finance planning.

"Shipleys' Principal Ben Bidnell has really engaged in our activities, personally going way beyond the diligence and professional services that one might expect from the company's accountants," says Peter.  "He's been directly involved in the challenges we have faced, everything from reviewing finances and forecasting to suggesting ways we can improve our operations by reducing our infrastructure costs and improving our use of resources.  He also introduced us to an agency in Hong Kong to facilitate the formation of our new company in Shanghai."

"In my experience he has that rare combination of proven ability and genuine interest in the welfare of our business that has manifested itself in real energy and effort to contribute significant added value.  If only decision makers in the banking sector could conduct themselves like this."