For SMEs & Growing Businesses

Practical Help for Real Business Problems

Running a business is hard enough without pretending everything's perfect. I help SME owners fix the problems that keep them up at night - from cashflow crises to growth challenges.

Which of These Is Keeping You Up at Night?

I've helped other businesses solve these types of challenges

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Cashflow Crisis

HMRC is chasing you, suppliers want payment, and you're juggling which bills to pay first. You need someone who can negotiate breathing room and fix the underlying problems.

How I help: Creditor negotiation, cash recovery, financial controls

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Can't See Where Money Goes

Sales look good but there's never any cash left. Your accountant gives you numbers but you don't really understand where profits are leaking.

How I help: Build simple dashboards, fix profit leaks, improve margins

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Everything Depends on You

You can't take a holiday because the business stops without you. Every decision, every problem, every customer issue lands on your desk.

How I help: Build processes, develop your team, create systems

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Stuck at Same Revenue

You've been at £2M-£5M for years. Tried different things but nothing breaks through. Starting to wonder if this is as big as you'll get.

How I help: Identify growth barriers, new revenue streams, operational efficiency

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Technology Confusion

Everyone says you need better systems, websites, or apps. But you don't know what's worth investing in or how to make it actually help your business.

How I help: Practical tech solutions, vendor management, digital strategy

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Key Person Just Left

Your operations manager or finance lead quit suddenly. You need someone experienced to step in fast while you find a replacement.

How I help: Interim coverage, maintain momentum, hire replacement

Here's How I Actually Help

No lengthy proposals or discovery phases. I listen to your problems, we agree what success looks like, and I start fixing things. Simple as that.

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Quick Assessment

Free 30-minute call to understand your situation. If I can help, I'll tell you how. If I can't, I'll point you to someone who can.

No obligation
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Clear Agreement

We agree specific outcomes, timeline, and budget. No surprises, no scope creep, no endless billable hours.

Measurable Outcomes
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Get Results

I work alongside you and your team to deliver the agreed outcomes. Quick wins first, then sustainable improvements.

Typically 3-6 months

From Crisis to Control in 3 Months

Family Automotive Business

Saved from Closure

They were two weeks from shutting down. HMRC was threatening action, the books were a mess, and sales were declining. I stepped in as interim COO, negotiated with creditors, rebuilt their financial systems, and turned the business around.

"Dan gave us back control of our business"

90% Debt Reduced
80% Sales Growth
3 Lower Cost Suppliers Onboarded
30 Hours Per Week Saved

I Get SMEs Because I've Been Where You Are

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Built Businesses from Scratch

I've launched services from zero to £200M. I know what it's like to worry about cashflow, struggle with systems, and wear multiple hats. Big company experience, but I understand your reality.

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Fixed Business Disasters

Recently helped a family business avoid closure - 90% debt reduction, profitable in months. I don't panic in a crisis because I've handled plenty. Your problems aren't unique, and they can be solved.

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No Judgement, Just Help

I won't lecture you about what you should have done differently. I'll roll up my sleeves and help fix what needs fixing. From negotiating with HMRC to rebuilding your finance function - whatever it takes.

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Results You Can Measure

I won't give you a nice theoretical framework that you can't implement. Everything we do will have clear, measurable outcomes. More cash, better margins, faster growth - real improvements you can see in your bank account.

Your Investment Options

I know budgets are tight. That's why I offer flexible engagement models that deliver maximum value for your investment.

Traditional Route

Big Consultancy

  • Team of juniors learning on your pound
  • Lengthy discovery phase
  • PowerPoints, not implementation
  • £50-100k for a strategy deck
  • You still have to execute
Dan Smith

Dan Smith

Former Aldi Director who's led 150+ person teams and delivered transformational results. I bridge the gap between strategy and execution, taking ownership of critical problems until they're solved. Whether crisis recovery, digital transformation, or interim leadership - I deliver measurable outcomes, fast.

Learn more about my experience

Let's Fix This Together

Every day you wait is money lost and opportunities missed. Let's have a frank conversation about your challenges and how I can help.

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30-minute call to discuss your situation

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Clear proposal with tangible outcomes

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Start delivering results