testimonials

Paul has been advising me all the way from my initial business concept. He helped with setting up the limited company, share classes, valuing the company to attract investors, SEIS accreditation, investor presentations, negotiations with a key potential client, and now a new e-commerce marketplace. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone thinking about setting up a new business or with an existing small business.
Jon Pugh, Founder and CEO
Spookton Brew Co. Limited
Paul was recommended to me by a friend. I wanted help with negotiating a shareholders’ agreement in one company and a share incentive scheme in another. He was really helpful, so I then asked him to advise me on the business strategy and setup of a new third company. I find him incredibly useful on a range of business subjects and easy to talk to. He is an adviser/mentor to me.
Gian R, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO
Digital applications
Our company had 40+ employees and sales of more than £2m. Paul advised us through a very difficult time when we discovered a significant hole in our finances and were trying to negotiate a sale of the business. He was critically important in helping us navigate the financial difficulties (including getting discounts from suppliers), restructuring the business and identifying early-on a time-wasting and value-destroying potential buyer. He then helped us arrange a deal to get £400k into the company to keep it going. We have since successfully sold it to a different trade buyer. We found Paul’s extensive experience in different business areas to be invaluable.
Rikus V, Co-owner and CFO
Digital services business
I needed help with structuring and negotiating £1.4m of equity (shares) investment into our company. Paul advised me how it could be done in the most advantageous way for me and my company, and how to negotiate. We succeeded and I was so impressed that I kept him on a monthly retainer to advise me on many other aspects of the business, including arranging deals with lenders and suppliers, sales and marketing strategy, IP issues, shareholders’ agreements, and negotiating with suppliers and customers. I can recommend him to all small and medium-sized business owners.
John Young, Founder and CEO
FMCG business
I have used Paul for general business advice over the past few years - I find it incredibly useful to bounce ideas off him. Most recently he has helped me sell two companies, deal with an irritating supplier and with a new hospitality services business I am starting.
Daniele Ciullo, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO
Hospitality sector
I was trying to buy a business. Paul advised me on the valuation and financing structure, allowing me to buy it while having to invest very little of my own money into it.
Dan B, Acquirer and CEO
Construction services business
We hired Paul to help us optimise our operations from a profitability perspective and to advise us on financing options. He explained how we weren't as profitable as we thought and how to improve that. He also devised a financing structure that was good for the business, but also great for us as business owners.
Alex G, Co-founder and CEO
Waste management business