Build a business that fits your life.

Practical workshops, courses, coaching and mentoring for people who want to start or run a business that reflects their ambitions, values and the life they want to lead.

Whether you’re exploring an idea or already running a business, I’ll help you think through your options and take purposeful, practical steps forward.

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I believe your business should support your life, not take it over.

Running a business can bring freedom, fulfilment and the opportunity to do something that matters to you.
It can also become all-consuming, with your own needs slipping further down the list.

I have experienced the rewards and pressures of business ownership myself. That’s why I created A Business That Fits: to help people make thoughtful decisions about their businesses, with a clear understanding of what they want those businesses to make possible.

That might mean earning a good living, having more choice over your time, doing work you enjoy or building something you’re proud of. What matters is understanding what a worthwhile business looks like for you.

Where are you with your business?

Thinking about starting?

You may have an idea you want to explore, be considering self-employment or wonder whether a side hustle could fit alongside your current work. Before making a big commitment, it helps to consider what you want, what the business would involve and how you could test it.

Already running a business?

Perhaps you want to attract the right customers, feel more confident about pricing or make better use of your time. You may be working hard but unsure which changes would make the greatest difference.

Needing to rethink things?

Your circumstances or priorities may have changed. Or the pressures of running the business may be making it difficult to see a way forward. Having someone to think things through with can help you identify what needs attention and consider your next steps.

Find the support that fits.

Business Conversations

A seven-session programme of facilitated small-group conversations exploring the decisions behind a sustainable business. With practical thinking beforehand and time to reflect afterwards, you can apply the discussions to your own circumstances and learn alongside other aspiring and existing business owners.

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Coaching and mentoring

Individual and group support for the questions, decisions and pressures that come with business ownership. Coaching gives you space to develop your own thinking and direction; mentoring brings experience and practical guidance into the conversation. We can discuss which approach would be most useful for you.

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Workshops and short courses

Focused opportunities to work on a particular business question or skill. Forthcoming topics include deciding whether business ownership is right for you, setting up a side hustle and communicating with greater confidence.

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Hello, I’m Adrian.

I bring more than 30 years of experience in business and professional practice, including starting, running and advising businesses. Along the way, I have experienced the satisfaction of making things happen and the strain when circumstances don’t go to plan.

My approach is practical, candid and personal. I enjoy helping people ask useful questions, see possibilities and turn their thinking into action. I also know that the right answer depends on the person, their circumstances and what they want from life.

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You don’t need to have everything worked out before getting in touch. An initial conversation gives us a chance to discuss where you are, what you’re looking for and whether the support I offer could be useful.