About PurpleAccounts
We like to do things differently....we’ve turned a few heads that’s for sure!
Husband and wife David Parker ACMA Chartered Management Accountant and Helen Parker, MCIM (Marketer), set up PurpleAccounts in 2007 from the spare room at their home in Laxey, Isle of Man.
David actually grew up in a local corner shop and has small business in his blood, fully understanding the difficulties that running a small business can bring. Having gained professional accountancy qualifications and vast experience within larger organisations, David has come full circle, working with and developing small businesses. “This is what l love doing. Working with business owners is highly rewarding - seeing businesses develop right before my eyes”. This philosophy is at the heart of PurpleAccounts.Helen’s expertise is in Marketing. Responsible for creating and developing the PurpleAccounts brand, this expertise is a valuable resource available to all PurpleAccounts customers. Helen has worked for the likes of Japan Airlines, British Airways and UK local government in addition to building several successful brands.
The PurpleAccounts idea was simple - offer a low fixed monthly fee, free advice and make efficient use of technology by providing a secure online portal 24/7 for customers to be able to view their accounts and reports free of charge. This turned accountancy on its head in the Island, as no longer did businesses have to wait a whole year to see exactly how their business was performing. The message spread and within 2 months a small office for a reasonable rate was sourced. Not long after, the move was made to ‘shop front’ premises on Victoria Street, Douglas, where the business continued to grow and further establish its reputation as a company dedicated to servicing the needs of small businesses.
PurpleAccounts received ‘The Best Of’ ‘Best New Business’ 2008 and also became finalists in the Isle of Man Newspapers ‘Awards for Excellence’2008 for excellence in innovation, again in 2009 for excellence in customer service AND again for best small business in 2010. A true achievement and testament to PurpleAccounts’ dedication and commitment to the Island's small business community. Sandra Neill, Office Manager/PA also made the finals of ‘PA of The Year’ in 2010.
Branches are now open in Castletown and Ramsey, firmly underlining our commitment to local small businesses in the Isle of Man. The PurpleAccounts team value all customer comments and appreciate feedback as to how services can be further improved - manifested by the fact that any valid suggestion will be acted upon.
It has been an amazing adventure so far, albeit very hard work, but isn’t everything in life worth having, hard work?
