Let's Work Together

The team at Clever Business are here to help make your business the success you want it to be. Our hands on experience of owning and operating businesses enables us to provide the know-how, support and advice that will help you to achieve and hopefully exceed your goals.

What makes us Clever?

At Clever Business we take a common sense approach to everything we do.
We will look at your strategy, systems and a general overview of your business and how it is performing.
We will then give you an honest appraisal of what we think identifying what can be improved and how we will help you do it.

Creation of solid foundations and introduce robust new systems.

Support future growth

We will ensure you have a clear plan that will enable you to achieve your goals and identify ways in which we can help shape your future.

Develop business strategy

Help with all aspects of acquisition planning and post-acquisition integration. Help to prepare your business for disposal and manage the process through to a successful sale.

Acquisition & disposal planning

We understand that challenges in business come in many shapes and sizes. Whether they be trading, operational, financial or COVID related we will work with you to identify and implement an effective solution.

Problem solving skills

We can fill Non-Executive Board positions to provide on going support and strategic direction and are experienced in working alongside Private Equity investors adhering to the highest levels of corporate governance.

A wealth of experience

We are skilled providers of HR and Payroll related services and one off business health checks.

Friendly assistance with staff and management

Support Future Growth

Creation of solid foundations and introduce robust new systems.

Develop business strategy

We will ensure you have a clear plan that will enable you to achieve your goals and identify ways in which we can help shape your future.

Acquisition & disposal planning

Help with all aspects of acquisition planning and post-acquisition integration. Help to prepare your business for disposal and manage the process through to a successful sale.

Problem solving skills

We understand that challenges in business come in many shapes and sizes. Whether they be trading, operational, financial or COVID related we will work with you to identify and implement an effective solution.

A wealth of experience

We can fill Non-Executive Board positions to provide on going support and strategic direction and are experienced in working alongside Private Equity investors adhering to the highest levels of corporate governance.

Friendly assistance with staff and management

We are skilled providers of HR and Payroll related services and one off business health checks.

About Us

We provide clever thinking delivered in a language you'll understand.

Operating with honesty and integrity, we provide support that focusses on delivering material differences to the performance and financial results of your business – either on a ‘per project’ or long term partnership basis.

Taking a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary view, we work closely with companies and individuals to carefully analyse the way in which they operate so we can help develop effective, forward thinking business plans.

We are not industry focussed and operate across all market sectors. Utilising our experience in creating and building brands, both locally and internationally, we help identify areas where efficiencies may be applicable and are able to offer practical, ‘real world’ solutions that work across all aspects of your business.

WHO WE HELP
SME’s, Limited Companies, Multinationals, Start-Ups, Sole Traders, Partnerships, Local Authorities, Charitable organisations.

Steve Smith

Managing Director

Steve has over 30 years experience in UK and international business management and company ownership. Clever Business Ltd was formed through Steve’s passion for business and people.

Operating Clever Business has proved to be the perfect vehicle for Steve to utilise his professional and inter-personal skills, enabling him to share his knowledge and know-how with others.

I thoroughly enjoy looking at businesses and providing owners and managers with the solutions which enable them to achieve, or hopefully exceed, both their business and personal goals. I don’t consider myself to be a consultant but far more of a business partner who provides support, mentoring and results, based on real-world experiences.

Cathy Smith

Director

With over 20 years experience in the role of HR Director, overseeing a diverse selection of employee management and payroll operations, Cathy has a wealth of experience across many areas of the corporate structure. As a Director at Clever Business Cathy is able to utilise her considerable people skills and to continue her passion for helping both companies and individuals meet the demands of modern employment.

I have always believed HR has a pivotal role to play in every business. It is essential to get the balance right between looking after the interests of the employer and the welfare of the employees – a principal which should not ever be compromised. At Clever Business, we are passionate about providing support through the range of professional services we deliver, whilst, whenever possible, maintaining our culture of making business a friendly and fun process.

HOW CLEVER CAN HELP

Business Planning

We do not see ourselves as business consultants.
We take a collaborative approach, working in partnership with you to implement agreed strategies which have realistic, achievable goals.
We love nothing more than to exceed your expectations.

Human Resources

We understand that no two businesses are alike.
We do not have a textbook to work from, or a ‘one size fits all’ solution. We use our knowledge and experience to provide bespoke solutions that are as unique as you and your staff.

Direction

Helping shape the future.
We will work closely with you and your teams to ensure your business is exactly where it should be.

Our Clever network

At Clever Business we offer assistance to all manner of projects, regardless of scale or market.

Whilst we have a wealth of genuine hands on experience in all aspects of business, we fully appreciate that no single person can claim to be an expert in every discipline.

We have therefore built a strong, reliable network of trusted professionals, all of whom can be brought in to assist, advise and provide specialist support as and when required.

Accounting • Health & Safety • HR • Insurance • Legal • Marketing

CLEVER SALES

Thinking about a Clever way to sell your business?

We can assist in preparing your business to ensure it is in the best possible shape to sell for the best possible price.
If you are ready to sell now, then we can market your business through our sister company Clever Sales and their market leading franchise partners at Company Sales Plus and Business Sales Plus.
You will be guided through every step of the sales process and enjoy a personalized service throughout resulting in the successful sale of your business.

Company Sales Plus
Click here for further details and book a free consultation for businesses with revenues over £1m per annum.

Business Sales Plus
Click here for further details and book a free consultation for businesses with revenues under £1m per annum.

CLEVER FRANCHISES

Could creating a franchise model be a Clever way to rapidly expand your business?

If you believe your business could be suitable for franchising, then our sister company Clever Franchises through their industry leading franchise partners at Accentia Strategic Franchise Solutions can provide you with the expertise and know how to achieve your goal.

Accentia Strategic Franchise Solutions
Click here for further details and book a free consultation.

Let's Work Together

Contact us

We'd love to hear from you.
To find out more about Clever Business or to investigate ways in which we might be able to help you grow your business, please get in touch.

STEVE SMITH
Managing Director

Email Steve
+44 (0) 1494 509220

CATHY SMITH
Director

Email Cathy
+44 (0) 1494 509221

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