Start with a free conversation
A free, no-obligation conversation and an honest first assessment of where your business stands — no pushy sales techniques.
What we do
Clear advice. Practical help.
Practical, independent support for new and established businesses — from troubleshooting and strategy through to mentoring and specialist expertise. The first conversation is always free and without obligation.
A · Troubleshooting
Business Troubleshooting & Advisory
Independent, practical support for business owners facing commercial difficulties, operational challenges, management concerns or important decisions.
Sometimes the greatest value comes from having an experienced person outside the business who can assess the situation objectively, challenge assumptions and identify a sensible way forward.
- Commercial problem solving
- Operational improvement
- Business reviews
- Management support
- Decision-making
B · Strategy & growth
Business Strategy, Growth & Exit Planning
Helping businesses assess opportunities, improve performance, plan for sustainable growth and prepare for future changes, acquisitions or exits.
Our approach combines strategic thinking with practical commercial experience.
- Business planning
- Financial forecasts
- Funding considerations
- Cost reduction
- Sales development
- Exit planning
C · Mentoring
Business Mentoring & Independent Support
Experienced, independent support for founders, owner-managers and business leaders.
Whether you're developing a new venture, managing a growing business or facing an unfamiliar challenge, a constructive conversation with someone who has been there can make a real difference.
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, at no charge.
- 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
D · Specialist expertise
Specialist Expertise & Business Relationships
Some business challenges require specialist knowledge or a different approach.
Through David's involvement with We-Resolve and 21point5, businesses can also access support with early dispute resolution, commercial relationships and specialist coach and bus industry matters.
- we-resolve.co.ukWe-ResolveEarly dispute resolution and commercial mediation — resolving conflict without the cost of litigation.
- 21point5.co.uk21point5 GroupSpecialist coach and bus industry matters — exits, consolidations, mergers and expansions.
Complementary specialist businesses, run by the same team — not departments of DAA Consulting.
How we work
You decide
Take our assessment and walk away if you like, or work with David to put practical improvements in place.
Practical support
If you choose to go ahead, everything we do is 100% transparent, any fees are agreed before any work starts, and there are no hidden fees.
Whatever stage you're at, we can help. The first conversation is free and comes with no obligation.
Arrange a confidential conversationNext — get in touch