What we do

Clear advice. Practical help.

Consultancy, advice and mentoring for new and existing businesses — from marketing and sales through to cost reduction and business planning. Two free services open the door: a free business review for established firms, and free mentoring for new start-ups.

For established businesses

A free review of your business

We never forget that it is your idea, your skill and your ambition that built the business. We are here to support you in the areas where you need that extra bit of help — or simply to be someone independent to talk ideas through with.

Business plans
Marketing plans
Exit plans
Cost reduction
Funding
People management & staff motivation
Health & safety
Product development
Free company review

For new businesses

Free mentoring for start-ups

If you started a business in the last twelve months — or are turning a great idea or hobby into one — a DAA mentor will analyse your plans, discuss them with you, and help you turn them into reality. Our mentors can also help with the government-backed start-up loan scheme, with interest-only payments in the first year.

Choosing a trading name
How you will trade — sole trader, partnership or limited company
Where you will trade from
Who you will bank with
Notifying the relevant authorities
Profit & loss and cash-flow forecasting

How we work

Start with a free review

For established businesses, a fully detailed review and analysis of your company — at no charge, with no obligation and no pushy sales techniques.

You decide

Accept our analysis and walk away if you like, or engage with your advisor to implement improvements. A review often uncovers cost reductions or ideas you had not thought of.

Practical support

If you choose to go ahead, everything we do is 100% transparent, and any fees are agreed before any work starts. Your advisor stays alongside you.

Whatever stage you're at, we can help. The first conversation is free and comes with no obligation.

Arrange a free call

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