Nicky Goringe Larkin BA(Hons) ACMA CGMA

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Managing Director at Succession Planning Limited

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Nicky is an entrepreneurial accountant and the managing director of two award-winning firms, Goringe Accountants and Succession Planning Ltd. She has advised over 1, 000 business owners on growth and facilitated more than 100 M&A deals. Colleagues describe her as pragmatic, commercial, and adept at finding solutions to make deals work for all parties.

Outside of her professional life, Nicky is an Independent Trustee for Berkshire Tennis and serves as a Parish Councillor. She is passionate about supporting small businesses, having previously served as a regional Chair for the Federation of Small Businesses. She also enjoys fitness and spending time with her family.

In late 2025, Nicky launched a Substack newsletter called "Business Books in Practice" to share insights from books she is reading.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

Risk Tolerant

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Business Exit Strategy
As MD of Succession Planning Ltd, she frequently speaks on podcasts and webinars about preparing businesses for sale, M&A, and maximizing value for owners.
SME Growth
She founded Goringe Accountants in 2007 to help business owners grow their companies and increase profitability, having advised over 1, 000 businesses.
Personal Branding
Her recent Substack post analyzed Kris Jenner's success in branding, deal-making, and reinvention, indicating a strong interest in how personal brands are built and managed.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2022
Managing Director at Succession Planning Limited
6-2007
Managing Director at Goringe Accountants Ltd
11-2024
Independent Trustee at Berkshire Tennis
8-2022
Director at The Business Board Financial Services Limited
11-2020 - 5-2022
Parish Councillor at Basildon Parish Council

Education

1992 - 1996
Business Studies with Combined Sciences from University of the West of England

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Insights For Selling To Nicky

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicky is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicky

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicky move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Nicky take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Nicky

Personality Compatibility


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