Business planning, made clearer

Turn your idea into a clear next step.

Practical business plans and thoughtful advice for people building a business in the UK.

For start-ups and small businesses. Clear thinking, useful plans, practical support — in person in Manchester and Southampton, or online across the UK.

A small-business founder and adviser reviewing a plan together
SignalCraftMake the next move with clarity
Support shaped around your business stageNew business ideasFunding preparationSmall business growth
How we can help

Good decisions start with a plan you can use.

Get focused support for the question in front of you, from shaping an idea to preparing a plan for a lender.

Business plans

A structured plan that explains your offer, customers, costs and next steps in clear language.

Plan with purpose

Start-up guidance

Work through your business idea, priorities and practical first steps with a clear outside perspective.

Shape your next step

Funding preparation

Organise the business information, plan and forecasts needed to prepare for a funding conversation.

Prepare with confidence
A practical process

From a big question to a workable plan.

Every business is different. We start by understanding where you are, then focus on the decisions and documents that will help you move forward.

01

Talk through the idea

Set out what you want to do, who it serves and what is still uncertain.

02

Build the plan

Bring the offer, market, operations and numbers into one clear picture.

03

Choose the next move

Leave with useful priorities and a plan you can explain and act on.

Portrait of Dr Hamid Shiri, Business Advisor at SignalCraft
Your advisor

Dr Hamid Shiri

Business Advisor

As a Business Advisor, I help entrepreneurs and business owners turn their ideas into clear, practical plans—from business planning and funding guidance to launching and growing their businesses in the UK.

In person in Manchester & Southampton, and online across the UK.
Case study document for a £20,000 Start Up Loan approval prepared with SignalCraft business support
Case study

£20,000 Start Up Loan approved

Supported a self-employed plumbing business in Bristol with the preparation of a detailed business plan, cash-flow forecast and funding application, resulting in approval for a £20,000 Start Up Loan. Client details have been removed for confidentiality.

Business planCash-flow forecastApplication support
Funding eligibility

Check which funding options may fit.

Complete the short eligibility form in the language that works best for you. The form is an initial check and does not guarantee funding or approval.

Contact SignalCraft

Let’s talk about your next step.

Message us on WhatsApp, call, or email. Choose the contact option that is easiest for you.

Where we meetIn person in Manchester and Southampton. Online meetings available across the UK.

Make your next business decision with more clarity.

Explore the support that fits where you are right now.

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