Practical and hands-on business support for ambitious SME owners

Practical and hands-on business support for ambitious SME owners.

We help business owners grow, fix problems and put together clear plans for what comes next.

Who we are

We are a business consultancy that works alongside SME owners to help them move forward with confidence and control.

What we do

We go inside your business, find what’s really holding it back and put practical changes in place to improve performance, cash and structure.

Why Tinderbox

As business leaders ourselves who have run and scaled companies, we bring real experience, practical advice and a proven approach, backed by trusted relationships with banks and advisers across the UK.

An expert look at your business

When something isn’t quite working…

Most owners come to us when:

  • Sales are not where they should be.
  • Profit is decreasing but the team is working really hard.
  • Growth is happening however cash is tight.

  • Too much reliance on one or two key people in the business.

  • Finding and keeping good people is hard work.

These problems rarely fix themselves. They usually sit beneath the surface, waiting to be addressed properly.

Taking the first step…

If something doesn’t feel right, that’s enough. We’ll help you work out what’s going on and what to do next.

Case Studies

How businesses like yours have made practical changes and seen real results.

Measuring Our Success by Theirs

“We have already changed our behaviours and unlocked quite a few more business development opportunities than we would have done before our project with you”

Pam Hamilton – Managing Director

Paraffin

We are seeing a very positive business position emerge. Tinderbox experience of real business and practical ideas have been an invaluable asset during their time with us.”

Sam Lockey – Head of UK and International Sales

The Puppet Company

“This has made me look at my business in a completely different way, I now not only see the opportunities for growth but also see a clear path of where my company is actually going.”

Clive Ansell – Managing Director

360Coms Ltd