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For over 10 years now I've helped people like you from all over the UK to realise their dream of having a successful small business.

I need advice to start a small business

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I need help with my existing small business

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Welcome to Sandcress

Need help, advice or reassurance? Perhaps support to get finance, register your business or with your marketing, social media or your website.

Wherever you are in your journey I offer a range of free advice and paid support services to help you achieve what I have.....

.....freedom, £££££ and a business to be proud of

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A Word from my Clients...

Visit my Case Studies page or Testimonials page to hear 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

Winner of 2020 'Best Small Business Growth Consultancy - East England'

AI Business Awards

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.

Richmond Paraplanning

Financial Paraplanning Consultancy supporting Independent Financial Advisers across the UK.

Richmond Paraplanning

Georgina Richmond chose the 6 month business start up package to develop her new business.

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Curiosity Cottage

A community hub for pregnant women and parents of babies and toddlers offering a range of classes, groups, events & support.

Curiosity Cottage

Emma & Lisa chose a 12 month business start up package to provide them with all the support they would need to get their business up and running successfully.

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The Barking Lounge

Offering a full range of dog grooming services from her purpose built canine salon.

The Barking Lounge

Laura had been working as a dog walker but was finding it difficult to make enough money from that business. The 6 month business start up package helped her explore all her options and get her new dog grooming business developed and running successfully.

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Free Business Advice Consultation Request

Whether you have questions about starting a business or you've already got a business but need help with something in particular - one of my free business help consultations could be all you need - maximum 1 per business.

The consults generally take between 30 to 45 minutes and can be held over the phone, a Zoom meeting or WhatsApp to suit you.

You can request a consultation by entering your details. We'll be in touch to arrange a suitable time slot - or find out more & book a time slot straight away by clicking the button below.

£ = These consults are 100% free of charge and come with no obligation.

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Free Consultation

I offer all small business owners one free consultation. During our chat we’ll discuss anything you like – we can go through where you’ve got to so far, how to start up your business or go through any issues you’ve encountered. I’ll be able to answer your questions and offer you some advice on where you need to go from here.

The consults generally take between 30 to 45 minutes and can be held over the phone, a Zoom meeting or WhatsApp to suit you. You can request a consultation by entering your details or find out more and book online here.

£ = These consults are 100% free of charge and come with no obligation.

Business Advice & Coaching Services

Starting a Small Business

Excited? Terrified? Scared you might fail? Of course you are. I know what you're going through - I've been there myself. Every client I've worked with felt the same at the start of their journey. Hold on to why you want this - how it will change your life, what you stand to gain. It's time to push the fear to one side and make a start.

I help entrepreneurs from across the UK who:

don't have a clue how to start or run a business
know a little about business but want advice about something specific
want to start a side hustle, sole trader, Ltd or Partnership business
need reassurance, advice, support & understanding
want to become well-rounded business owners
need finance or investment to start their business
know nothing about technology or social media
have a lot going on in their lives such as a full time job or young family

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Growing Your Business or Overcoming Problems

Lost motivation? Feeling overwhelmed? Feel like your business is failing? Or perhaps you feel it's time to expand but are worried that you'll jeopardise your existing business?

I help small business owners across the UK who:

need to get their business back on track and moving towards their goals.
need reassurance, advice, support & understanding
have a side hustle, sole trader, Ltd or partnership business.
want to improve their knowledge or skills in business ownership and/or marketing
need finance to be able to take their business forward
know nothing about technology or social media
want to improve their work/life balance

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Free Consultation

I offer all small business owners one free consultation. If you have just a few questions about business, this may be all you need! During our chat we’ll discuss anything you like – we can go through where you’ve got to so far, what worries you have about starting a business, how to register with the HMRC or go through any issues you’ve encountered. I’ll be able to answer your questions and offer you some advice on where you need to go from here.

You can either click the 'book a time now' button below, or scroll a little further down and complete the Free Consultation Request and we'll be in touch to arrange a time with you.

£ = These consults are 100% free of charge and come with no obligation.

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Business Support Services

In addition to our consultancy services, we also offer a range of Pay As You Go business small business support services.

Marketing Support & Management

I can help you work out what you need to do to put your business ‘on the map’ - or figure out why your marketing efforts haven't been working so far!

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PAYG Virtual Administration

When you reach that point where you can't quite do it all yourself, but don't want to have to employ an administrator, our PAYG admin services are exactly what's needed.

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Websites

Affordable, beautiful, professional brochure style or E-Commerce commerce websites to take your business forward. Designed and developed with your future customers in mind.

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PAYG Virtual Book Keeping

Whether you don't have a clue about accounts, hate them, or simply don't have time....our Pay as you Go book keeping service ideal for small business owners.

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Social Media Management

Your social media presence is like your shop window. It can be damaging if you don't keep active with your social media work - but it can be incredibly time consuming. And it does take a fair bit of knowledge and experience to get it right.

Our Pay as you Go social media management service can ensure that all posts are cleverly curated and give your business the best chance of success.

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Graphic Design

Most small businesses need some design work doing from time to time. With a small budget, it becomes even more important to ensure that designs are done correctly the first time. We offer affordable design work of business cards, leaflets, adverts etc - all designed by a marketing specialist.

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Business Mums

I've been self employed for 15 years, I've also been a Mum for 15 years. I started my first business when my eldest child was born and I've never looked back.

Juggling my businesses and my kids is not always easy but I've never missed a single school play and I get to spend every school holiday with my children.

If you're a self employed Mum - or you're a Mum who wants to start your own business, please get in touch - I'll help you in any way that I can.

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Business Mums

I've been self employed for 13 years, I've also been a Mum for 13 years. I started my first business when my eldest child was born and I've never looked back.

Juggling my businesses and my kids is not always easy but I've never missed a single school play and I get to spend every school holiday with my children.

If you're a self employed Mum - or you're a Mum who wants to start your own business, please get in touch - I'll help you any way I can.

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