Running a £1m–£5m business is tough - but the popular perception is that it's easy.
People assume you’ve “made it.” But the reality is pressure, risk, and very real responsibility. The buck stops with you.
We know, because we’ve been there.
The Reality of Running a Business This Size
Anyone who’s built and sustained a business of this scale has earned every win.
But the price can be high:
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Stress levels.
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Health and relationships can take the hit.
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Family life and sanity can be tested.
It takes sustained resilience over years. And just when you should be reaping the rewards — often in the later chapters of your career — it’s all too easy to run out of steam.
Success is Getting Harder
Recent changes in UK tax have only raised the bar — higher Corporation Tax, extra Employer’s NI, and the steady erosion of Entrepreneur’s Relief.
And while you might have achieved a degree of financial comfort, many things outside your control can derail the best-laid exit plans.
Why This is Our Focus
We’re in that 50+ age group and we’ve built, grown, and exited multiple businesses of this size across a broad range of sectors. We’ve made mistakes and learned the hard way. We know it isn’t all plain sailing and things do go wrong.
At this phase of growth, there are hurdles owners commonly encounter. We have developed a range of support services to help owners like you avoid the common pitfalls and build better, more resilient businesses. You can never eliminate risk (either in your business or your exit journey), but with so much at stake for you personally, there are measures you can take to swing the odds in your favour.
We believe that if you’ve built a successful £1m–£5m business, you’ve earned the right to:
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Choose when and how you exit.
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Secure the value you’ve created.
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Write the final chapter on your terms.
But that doesn’t just happen by accident.
That’s why we work specifically with owners like you — to protect what you’ve built, unlock hidden value, and help you achieve the exit you deserve.
Because after everything you’ve put in, you’ve earned the right to get your just rewards.
Book a 30-minute call to see how we could help you do just that.
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