Consultancy for SMEs
Owner-managed businesses often reach a stage where the founder needs a thinking partner — someone outside the day-to-day with the experience to challenge, structure and support without disturbing what's working.
We bring senior consultancy to SMEs across the UK, with a particular interest in purpose-led businesses that want to grow without losing what makes them distinctive.
Sector context
Most SMEs don't need a full-time strategy director — they need a senior, trusted advisor for the decisions that genuinely matter: pricing, hiring, new markets, succession, capital. That's our role.
How we work with small & medium businesses
- Discreet, senior and direct.
- Comfortable as a long-term sounding board, not just project delivery.
- Honest about what grants can and can't do for SMEs.
Most relevant services
Business Planning
Plans that genuinely guide decisions — not documents that sit in a drawer.
Learn moreStrategic Planning
Founder and leadership strategy sessions.
Learn moreIncome Diversification
Pricing, mix and margin analysis for stable growth.
Learn moreGrant Fundraising
Targeted grant work where SME programmes apply — Innovate UK, regional growth funds, Made Smarter.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
- Do SMEs really qualify for grants?
- Some do — programmes are competitive and time-limited. We're honest about whether grant work is a good use of your time before we suggest it.