maximise the potential of your startup or small business
I guide you from scoping out your business idea through to making it happen while negotiating the many difficulties along the way. I help your business thrive.
No founder/owner knows everything they need to know to make their
business a success.
You have a great idea or an existing business and you want to ensure that it has the best chance of success. You don’t (can’t) know everything you need to know. And that’s okay – that’s where I can help.
Initial Startup Advice
Ensuring your business is set up properly. A mistake early-on can be catastrophic later. Company formation? Shareholders' agreement? Form of initial investment? Will you have enough money?
Growth
I can help your business grow. You are the expert on widgets but what about cash flow, profits, working capital, finance, raising money and generally running a successful business?
Problem Solving
All businesses encounter problems. Yours will too. I have decades of experience solving them. Don't tell anyone, but I have failed a few times and can offer you the benefits of those experiences without you needing to go through them.
Why work with me?
Decades of Expertise
I have been advising, investing in and running small businesses for more than 30 years. I have seen it (almost) all. I definitely have the t-shirt.
I Have Been Where You Are
I have started and run small businesses. Through good times and bad. A quarter of the businesses I have advised were doing badly and I helped turnaround. I know how stressful and lonely it can be as a business owner and can help.
360 Degree View
I understand small businesses from many crucial perspectives: as an investor, lender, corporate finance adviser, analyst, customer, supplier. Those additional perspectives are invaluable when progressing a business.
What clients are saying...
“Paul has been advising me ever since my initial business concept. He has good ideas and has helped me avoid several beartraps. Two years later and my company is doing well.”
Jon Pugh, Founder and CEO
Spookton Brew Co
“I get great advice from Paul on so many aspects of my business. I now have him on a monthly retainer so that he is always at hand.”
JY, Founder and CEO
FMCG sector
“Whenever I want a knowledgeable second opinion or am in doubt, I ask Paul. He has saved me from a good few bad mistakes.”
Daniele Ciullo, Serial Entrepreneur
Hospitality sector
Not sure what to do next?
So what I would suggest you do is to have a quick browse of the website and then email me (see Contact section) to arrange a chat. I can answer your questions, we can discuss you and your business, and you can get a bit of a feel for how I could help.