New Business Setup Services
Have you honed your business idea and want to see it fly? Now you’re wondering what comes next?
Hi, I’m Denyse. Good to meet you...
Nothing can ever replace the excitement and sense of achievement you get from starting and then running your own business. There are so many advantages to working for yourself – the flexibility, being able to follow your passion, the opportunity to make your own decisions and be in control of your own destiny.
That’s not to say it’s an easy path to take – things are often more difficult and take longer than you initially think. That’s where a trusted adviser to help guide you and your business comes in.
Business Setup For Female Founders
That’s where I can come in. For a handful of clients, I offer new business setup services. A business consultant and former CEO, I help female founders create and implement a roadmap that takes their business from startup to a profitable company.
My superpower is helping talented women connect with their values and purpose and make these a strategic driving force in the success of their business.
Let me ask you ...
Do you ever daydream about starting your own successful business, thriving online store or beautiful retail space... You are definitely not alone. More women than ever are starting new businesses and the number of women-led businesses is at an all-time high.
I truly believe there has never been a better time for those with entrepreneurial ambition to start their own business and take charge of their future. So, if you love the concept of being your own boss, want to do something more exciting than a normal 9-5 job and have a strong commitment to hard work, then I promise that in time you will get to:
Have complete control over your own life and time
Spend more time with your family doing the things you love to do
Be your own boss and answer only to yourself!
Enjoy the excitement and sense of achievement you get from starting and then running your own business.
Not only is all this possible, I’ve created the solution to help get you there faster!
What kind of business setup support do you need?
An in-depth business review and tailor-made strategy?
Expert input and clarity on your business plan and creating a clear roadmap to move your startup forward.
Perfect if you want to get to the heart of how to move your startup forward and do so within six weeks.
Personalised 1:1 advice?
Sometimes you've taken in all the information that you can on your own, and you need that injection of tailored support that you can only get from a conversation with an expert.
If you'd like to work with me one on one to get your startup off the ground, please book a consultation call and tell me why you’d love to work with me.
I'd love to hear from you!
Prefer to be part of a group of like-minded individuals?
A practical and comprehensive small group coaching programme that will guide you towards building the business of your dreams!
I want to make the process of setting up a business incredibly straightforward and share my secrets so that you can discover how not to learn the hard way.
How Business Setup Services Work
I’ll help you build your business from the ground up - devising a strategy that makes the most sense for your budding company and developing a business plan which will act as an internal guide to drive your company’s growth and important tool for raising finance, if this is a route you want to pursue.
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Together, we’ll devise a well-thought-out strategic plan which answers the question how will you get from where you are today to your envisioned future? We’ll take into consideration creating a brand, developing a business growth strategy, ensuring financial health, building an effective company and fulfilling the mission and values of your company.
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We’ll develop long-term strategic objectives, goals and priorities which connect the mission of your business with your vision. We’ll break this down into a one-year strategy.
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We’ll turn your one-year strategy into a set of quarterly projects and activities which will take you closer to your envisioned future. We’ll link the resources you have – people and financial - with what you’ll need to do to realise that future.
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As you implement your plan, we’ll monitor your results to make sure you’re on track to achieve your plan. We’ll stay alert to any issues – internal or external - which could affect you and your new business setup.
Here are some of the results my new business setup clients have got from working with me
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Lucia launched …
… three collections of Spanish influenced tableware in 2020/21, each of which sold out straightaway.
Lucia started her ceramics business a few months after her fashion job fell through due to the pandemic. The business is profitable, and she is paying herself a small salary. Profits are being reinvested into speeding up production of Lucia’s beautiful tableware because it sells out so quickly.
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Nathalie generated...
… > £11,500/ month in recurring revenue by developing a subscription model for her sustainable flower business.
When the pandemic struck, Nathalie’s routes to market were closed. With help from a grant, she digitalised her business. She set a goal of achieving 250 subscriptions/ month which she achieved 3 months ahead of schedule. Nathalie employed a marketing team, and this has sped up growth.
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Tara paid herself...
… ...3x what she did within 6 months of starting work with me after doubling the turnover of her marketing agency.
We repositioned Tara’s agency to focus on working with companies in the green technology sector. This took courage and some serious soul searching. But by pruning, Tara’s agency was better able to stand out to her target client and her pipeline and her business grew as a result.
My Official Bio
I’m a Brighton & Hove based business consultant and coach and founder of We Are Mimosa, a leadership development company driven by purpose. Its aim is to create a collaborative community of female founders which lifts as we climb. A Chief Executive for 8 years, I spent 25 years in senior management and leadership roles and trained at Cranfield School of Management.
I made the leap from corporate to founding my boutique business consultancy and have worked with a wide range of small and medium sized businesses, many of which are purpose-led. My mission is to close the gender gap in business and make it easier for women to start, grow and scale a successful business without compromising their values.
Social justice is one of the threads which runs through my career, and I led the introduction of equal pay and flexible working schemes at three workplaces. I worked on a London-wide project to implement the MacPherson Report into systemic racism and introduce anti-racist business practice as part of my Diversity, Equality and Inclusion work.
I have a deep knowledge of what’s involved in growing and scaling businesses, having led teams of 150+ people and been responsible for overseeing multimillion-pound budgets, multiple workplaces and complex change management projects. This included the award of Investors in People, a prestigious accreditation for people management.
I live on the Sussex south coast. I’m writing my first book, in between planning next steps for We Are Mimosa, coastal walks and watching Marcus Wareing’s Tales From A Kitchen Garden.
FAQs
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Every client is different, and we work towards achieving outcomes which are aligned with your goals and aspirations. The strategy we develop is tailored to the needs of you and your business. With hard work and persistence, you can expect to:
Become more strategic and intentional in building your business.
Stay on track with your goals and highest priorities.
Make more money to fund the growth of your business and pay yourself properly.
Build a business which meets the needs of a post-pandemic world and which is aligned with your purpose and values.
Develop a crystal-clear understanding of your ideal customer’s needs and how you are uniquely positioned to help them.
Build a brand you’re proud of.
Gain clarity and confidence about the most effective ways to market your business.
Build a thriving network that supports you in your mission.
Learn how to run a flourishing business which respects that you have a life outside of work.
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Yes, I follow a similar strategic planning process to the one I used as a Chief Executive: a process which aims to answer the following four seemingly simple questions:
Where are you now?
Where are you going?
How can I support you in bridging the gap?
How will you measure progress towards that envisioned future?
Through my blended approach - using proven consulting frameworks drawn from my time as a Chief Executive combined with expert coaching - I help my clients to create a roadmap to take their business from where it is today to their envisioned future.
We work together to understand where they are, where they want to be, and what they have in place already to get them there.
We look at available resources, capacity, assets, and existing systems and processes to identify their best opportunities for growth.
We focus on five key areas: building a brand, business growth strategy, financial health, building a successful company and making values and purpose a strategic driving force.
In true collaboration, we create and implement a strategy that works for them, their team, and their customers to ensure they get the results they really want.
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I work with women entrepreneurs in the professional services, education, retail, health, wellness and beauty sectors i.e. accountancy, legal, marketing, HR, tutoring, traditional brick-and-mortar, ecommerce, gifts, yoga, dance, personal training and therapies.
If you’re a tech company, we may still be a good fit. I have several clients whose target markets are the tech sector. Let’s chat!
I tend not to work with businesses in the manufacturing or SaSS industries.
I’ve worked with more than 50 types of companies, and you’ll find case studies in my portfolio.
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In a limited number of cases, and for very specific reasons, there are businesses I don’t work with. These reasons include:
The business isn’t financially viable.
Unethical business practices.
Poor customer care.
Not taking action on their decisions.
Not paying on time.
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Absolutely! If you do the work, I guarantee that you’ll make progress in your business much faster than if you were doing it alone. I expect my fee to be covered quickly by an increase in profits. Just one new client or a small increase in customers and you will have made back your investment many, many times over.
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I work with a limited number of clients on a 1:1 basis, and I only take on one business review and tailor-made strategy project at a time - which means you get the full VIP treatment. This tends to mean that I get booked up rather quickly. I recommend reaching out 2-3 months in advance, but you can use the inquiry form below to get my most up-to-date availability.
From time to time, I offer group coaching programmes. You can use the inquiry form below to get on the waiting list for my next course.
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Brilliant! Simply book in an introductory call and let’s take it from there. On the call we’ll discuss the support you’re looking for and I’ll ask you some questions about your business. Then if we both think we’re a good fit to work together, we’ll find a mutually convenient time and get started.
Ready to get the support your new business setup needs?
Depending on location, business consulting sessions take place face-to-face here, or we can meet remotely via Zoom. A mixture of both works well too. To get in touch about working with me, simply fill out the contact form below and I’ll get back to you within 2 business days to discuss availability and next steps.
“Denyse coached me through a time of enormous change, moving from a salaried job to setting up a PR firm. Her advice on business development, marketing and goal setting was invaluable and our sessions left me feeling confident and positive. ”
— Ruth Peacock, London