Honest, straightforward advice you can rely on
“David literally saved our business.”
I’m David Bailey of DJWB & Company Business Advisors – welcome!
I’m a business advisor and management consultant based in Bedfordshire, UK. I have over thirty years experience as an accountant, financial advisor, business advisor, entrepreneur, and CEO. I’ve worked with organisations such as Deloitte, The National Audit Office, Merrill Lynch, and numerous private equity firms. During that time I’ve learned what it takes to make a business successful – whether that’s a small start-up or a billion-pound multinational. And, perhaps more importantly, I’ve learned what can go wrong and how to avoid costly mistakes.
I work with founders, entrepreneurs, C-level, boards, investors, charities and HNWIs to provide high-level advice and actionable strategic and tactical plans, or to take on specific transformational projects such as fundraising, exits, or turnarounds.
Most of my clients are based in and around London, Cambridge, Oxford and Birmingham, but I also work with clients elsewhere in the UK or overseas.
I am an FCA (Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants In England and Wales) (ICAEW) and trained as an accountant.
“David is absolutely dedicated and focused on his job. He is knowledgeable and forthright and a pleasure to work with.”
– Hillary Dell (HNB & Co)
What I can do for you
Whatever stage of business you’re in, I have the experience to provide valuable assistance.
And if for any reason I can’t help you personally, I have a huge network of worldwide contacts and I almost certainly know someone who can.
Startup:
You’re a founder or investor looking to set up a company.
I’ll help you ensure your idea is turned into a company that is set up for success, mentor you and your team, and complete the critical steps that mark excellent businesses from the start. If you need it, I’ll check that you’ve covered off all the steps required to raise financing.
Early stage:
You’re up and running, but you’re not yet profitable.
I’ll help you ensure you have avoided the worst pitfalls, advise on building out robust and resilient business processes, and mentor your team.
Growth:
You’re looking to build on success, scale up, enter new markets, or acquire another company.
I’ll help you manage the process, raise funding, and reduce risk.
Exit:
You’re looking to IPO, sell, or close down.
I’ll help you get the best possible return and ensure the process runs smoothly. I’ll help you ensure you have avoided the worst pitfalls, advise on building out robust and resilient business processes, and mentor your team.
Turnaround & salvage:
You’ve run into financial or legal trouble and need help.
I’ll help you figure out a solution.
I deliver results
So why work with me? Let me show you what I’ve done for other clients. For example:
- I’ve helped startups raise millions of pounds.
- I’ve helped existing companies increase revenue and valuations by millions of pounds.
- I’ve helped a property owner dispose of his assets and enjoy his retirement
- I’ve helped a loss-making company generate over £80m annual revenue
And those are just a few of the many clients I’ve worked with.
“David’s genuine and always straightforward. When he and I work together, we get stuff done.”
– Peter Charles (Peter Charles & Co)
My personal guarantee
Obviously, I can’t guarantee success (and you shouldn’t trust anyone who says they can), but I will make you one promise: no BS, ever.
- I’ll make sure you understand exactly what’s involved, what’s at stake, and what your options are.
- I won’t bombard you with incomprehensible jargon: no matter how complex the situation.
- I’ll give you honest, impartial, diligently researched advice.
- I won’t recommend anything that I don’t believe in and stand behind 100%.
“David is a tireless business strategist, frontman and fundraiser for every business that he commits himself to and is also a very straight talking and level-headed guy .”
– Professor Jon Hare (Tower Studios & Herts University)