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07262105

PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED

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✓ Active company on the official register. Next accounts due 31 May 2027.

Company details

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Registered name
PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED
Company number
07262105
Registered office
749A ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8AT, ENGLAND · 125 other companies at this postcode
Company type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated on
21 May 2010
Status
Active
Age
16 years
Previous names
MIKE HICKMAN CONSULTANCY LIMITED (to 23 Feb 2011) · RSJ LOGISTICS LTD (to 23 Feb 2011)
Nature of business (SIC)
74909 — Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Accounts — next due
31 May 2027
Accounts — last made up to
31 Aug 2025
Confirmation statement — next due
04 Jun 2027
Confirmation statement — last
21 May 2026

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Companies House register snapshot, read 02/09/2026.

People with significant control

Beneficial owners holding over 25% of shares, voting rights or the right to appoint directors

Mr Michael Andrew Hickman
owns 25–50% of shares · holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 21/05/2017
Mrs Julie Anne Hickman
owns 25–50% of shares · holds 25–50% of voting rights
Notified 31/08/2018
Mr Stephen Robert Powell
holds 75–100% of voting rights · can appoint and remove directors
Notified 28/04/2023

Corporate structure

Who controls this company, and who they control in turn

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Company Person Current control Ended

Connections

Mr Stephen Robert Powell
born 03/1968 · England holds 75–100% of votes · can appoint and remove directors Notified 28/04/2023 Controls 16 companies
Mr Michael Andrew Hickman
born 05/1966 · England owns 25–50% of shares · holds 25–50% of votes Control ended 28/04/2023
Mrs Julie Anne Hickman
born 11/1966 · England owns 25–50% of shares · holds 25–50% of votes Control ended 28/04/2023 Controls 3 companies

Change history

Reconstructed from the dated records Companies House publishes

DateChangeWasNow
28/04/2023 Person with significant control ceased Mrs Julie Anne Hickman
28/04/2023 Person with significant control ceased Mr Michael Andrew Hickman
28/04/2023 Person with significant control added Mr Stephen Robert Powell
31/08/2018 Person with significant control added Mrs Julie Anne Hickman
21/05/2017 Person with significant control added Mr Michael Andrew Hickman
23/02/2011 Registered name changed RSJ LOGISTICS LTD MIKE HICKMAN CONSULTANCY LIMITED
23/02/2011 Registered name changed MIKE HICKMAN CONSULTANCY LIMITED PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED

Financial highlights

Parsed from the filed statutory accounts (£ thousands, except employees)

Source: Companies House bulk data filed accounts (iXBRL)
Metric FY2025FY2024
Total assets less current liabilities 557
▲ 142%
230
Net assets 548
▲ 143%
226
Employees (avg) 18
▲ 20.0%
15

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Practical Business Solutions (Nw) Limited — WN5 8AT
Tier 2 · renews 22/09/2026
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Frequently asked questions

What is the company number of PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED?
According to the official registry, the company number of PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED is 07262105.
Where is PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED registered?
The registered office is 749A ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8AT, ENGLAND.
What is the SIC code of PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED?
The nature of business is recorded under SIC code 74909 — Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c..
Who controls PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED?
Mr Michael Andrew Hickman is recorded as a person with significant control, and owns 25–50% of shares, holds 25–50% of voting rights.
When are the next accounts of PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED due?
The next annual accounts are due by 31 May 2027, and the last accounts were made up to 31 August 2025.

About PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED (07262105)

PRACTICAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (NW) LIMITED is a private limited company incorporated on 21 May 2010 and registered in the United Kingdom under company number 07262105. Its registered office is at 749A ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN, WN5 8AT, ENGLAND. The recorded nature of business is other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (SIC 74909). The company is currently active , with statutory accounts last made up to 31 August 2025. , and the person with significant control is Mr Michael Andrew Hickman. This profile is provided by opendata.bot by Noetikos, aggregating official data from Companies House bulk data , last refreshed 2 September 2026.

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