Build Your Business on Solid Ground
The early stages of starting a business can feel overwhelming. You don't have to figure it all out alone. Let's work through it together.
Back to HomeWhat This Programme Offers You
This isn't about telling you what to do with your business—it's yours, after all. Instead, we provide a steady presence as you navigate those crucial first six months. Someone to talk through decisions with, someone who understands what you're facing, and someone who can help you see options you might have overlooked.
You'll have clarity when making important decisions. You'll develop a business plan that actually reflects your situation, not a template. You'll understand your finances well enough to make informed choices. And perhaps most importantly, you'll feel less isolated in the process.
By the end of our time together, you'll have a stronger foundation for your business and the confidence to move forward with your plans. You'll know where to turn when questions arise, and you'll have made connections that might prove useful down the line.
You're Not Meant to Know Everything Yet
Starting a business means stepping into unfamiliar territory. There are forms to complete that seem unnecessarily complex. Financial projections to make when you're not entirely sure what the numbers should look like. Decisions about structure and systems that feel consequential, even though you don't have enough experience yet to know which path makes most sense.
It's natural to feel uncertain. You might find yourself second-guessing decisions, or putting off tasks because you're not confident you'll do them properly. Perhaps you've looked at advice online and found it either too generic or too technical to apply to your specific situation.
The challenge isn't that you lack capability—it's that you're doing something you haven't done before. Having someone to talk it through with, someone who has seen these patterns before and can help you think clearly about your options, makes the process considerably less stressful.
A Practical Approach to Getting Started
Our approach is straightforward. We start by understanding where you are now and what you're trying to build. Not in an abstract sense, but in practical terms—what does your business do, who are you serving, and what needs to happen in the next few months?
From there, we work through the fundamentals together. Business planning that helps you think clearly rather than filling out templates. Financial basics that give you the information you need to make decisions. Connections to people who might be useful as you establish yourself.
We meet regularly enough that you can bring up whatever's currently occupying your thoughts. Between sessions, you can reach out by email when questions arise. It's not formal consulting where we produce reports—it's more like having an experienced colleague available to think things through with you.
How It Works
- Initial review session to understand your situation
- Monthly mentoring sessions to discuss progress
- Email support when questions come up between sessions
- Introductions to contacts who might be helpful
What We'll Cover
- Business structure and planning fundamentals
- Financial basics and cash flow understanding
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Building systems that support growth
What Working Together Looks Like
We begin with an initial session where we take time to understand your business idea, what stage you're at, and what concerns or questions are currently on your mind. This gives us both a clear picture of where to focus our attention.
Over the following months, we meet regularly—typically once a month—to discuss what's happening with the business. These aren't formal presentations; they're working conversations. You might bring specific questions, or we might review progress on something you've been working on. The structure adapts to what's most useful for you at that time.
Between sessions, you can reach out by email when something comes up. Sometimes a quick response can help you move forward with a decision. Sometimes it's useful to talk through something before our next scheduled session. This ongoing access means you're not waiting weeks when you need a sounding board.
As we work together, we'll also introduce you to people in our network who might be helpful—perhaps an accountant who works well with start-ups, or someone in your sector who might provide useful perspective. Building these connections early can save considerable time and stress later.
Investment and What's Included
Everything You Need to Get Started
This represents about £125 per month for six months of ongoing support and guidance. Payment can be made upfront or in two instalments if that works better for you—we can discuss this when we talk.
What You Can Realistically Expect
We need to be clear about what this programme does and doesn't do. It won't make your business successful on its own—that depends on your product, your market, and your effort. What it does is help you make more informed decisions and avoid common mistakes that can set new businesses back.
Most people who work with us find they have greater clarity about their direction by the end of the first month. They understand their finances well enough to make realistic decisions by month two or three. And by the end of six months, they typically have established patterns that help them continue making progress independently.
You'll measure progress through the decisions you make with greater confidence, the time you save by avoiding missteps, and the foundation you build for future growth. It's not about hitting arbitrary targets—it's about developing the understanding and connections you need to move forward effectively.
Our Commitment to You
We want this to be a valuable use of your time and money. If after the first two sessions you feel this isn't working for you, we'll refund your payment in full. No complicated process, no questions that put you on the spot—just an honest conversation about whether it makes sense to continue.
We approach every engagement with the understanding that it needs to work for both of us. If we don't think we can help with your particular situation, we'll tell you that early on. And if partway through we realise a different kind of support would serve you better, we'll have that conversation openly.
Before you commit to anything, we can have an initial conversation to see if this programme fits your situation. There's no obligation—it's simply a chance to discuss where you are and whether working together makes sense.
Getting Started Is Straightforward
If this sounds like it might be helpful for your situation, the next step is simply to get in touch. We'll arrange a time to talk—usually a phone call or video chat—where we can discuss your business and what you're trying to achieve.
During that conversation, we'll explore whether this programme fits your current needs. If it does, we can talk about timing and get things scheduled. If it doesn't, we might suggest alternatives or simply acknowledge that the timing isn't right.
There's no pressure in that initial conversation. It's an opportunity for both of us to see if working together makes sense. Many people find it helpful just to talk through their situation with someone experienced, regardless of whether they decide to proceed.
What Happens Next
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Starting a business doesn't have to feel like navigating in the dark. Let's talk about how we might support your journey.
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