Winner of 2020 'Best Small Business Growth Consultancy - East England'
AI Business Awards
Supporting You & Your Small Business
Just starting your business? Need some advice or have no idea where to start? Keen to expand but need help? You’re in the right place!
Being self employed can be awesome - I work when I want, where I want, doing a job I love. I have time for my family, and myself and have a business that I'm incredibly proud of - and earn significantly more than I could in a 'job'. But...it's taken time, patience and endurance to achieve this. It's not always been easy (and not every second has been fun) - but it has totally been worth it.
For over 10 years now I've helped people like you from all over the UK to achieve what I have - to realise their dream of having a successful small business. Most are just starting out, others need some business advice on how to grow their business, get their business financed or need support with their marketing. Some are struggling with their work/life balance.
Wherever you are in your journey I offer a range of advice and support services to help you achieve what I have - the chance to have that cake....and eat it every single day!
Case Studies
I've worked with hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs over the years. Each of their journey's has been as unique and interesting as they are as individuals. Here's a few of my more recent projects. If you'd like to read some more, take a look at my Case Studies page.

The Sweetheart Party Company
Event catering with a twist. Themed tea parties for weddings, birthday parties, afternoons with friends and corporate or charity events.
The Sweetheart Party Company
Tracy Cleaver chose the 6 month business start up package to develop her Peterborough based business.
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Spectrum Holidays
Holiday accommodation provider to families with children on the autism spectrum. All accommodation is fully assessed by the Spectrum team to ensure suitability for their guests.
Spectrum Holidays
Malcolm and Sophia chose the 6 month business start up package to grow their business.
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Jessica Yates Cakes
Cakery selling the most delicious sweet treats from it's shop in Urmston as well as supplying baked goods to local restaurants and cafes and provision of celebration and wedding cakes to local customers.
Jessica Yates Cakes
Tracy Cleaver chose the 6 month business start up package to develop her Peterborough based business.
Learn More“After an extensive free business consultation today I actually feel as though my business can move forward and grow. All of the wonderful advice I received will act only for me to help the longevity of my home organising business. thank you”Sarah Dowling, Just getting started
“Cressida has been an absolute rock to me in supporting me throughout the initial ideas right through to launching my business. She’s motivated me when I’ve been doubtful about things whilst keeping me on the straight and narrow. I totally recommend her services for anyone who is thinking of setting up in business or wanting to rebrand.”Tracy Cleaver, Sweetheart Party Company
Cressida gave me an hour of her time to listen to the issues I have in my business and offered me the objective advice I needed to move forward. Don’t hesitate to take up the offer of a free consult – it really is no strings attached! A great help, thanks Cressida.Denis France, Handmade Cidre