Project August | Business Exit Planning & Growth Advisory UK
Business Exit Planning & Growth Advisory · UK

Your Business.
Your Exit.
Planned Together.

Most business owners have two goals — to scale and, one day, to exit. The truth is only 1 in 5 SMEs are sellable. Project August changes that.

80% of UK SMEs are not in a sellable state
79% of UK owners have no exit strategy
41% more likely to consider selling in 2025
The Project August Promise
1 in 5

SMEs that go to market actually complete a successful sale. We exist to put you in that one in five.

  • 20-point Current Condition Assessment
  • Monthly Implementation Programme
  • Exit Preparation & Transaction Support
  • The Circle — Private Founder Cohort
  • Post-Exit Founder Coaching
20-Point Business Diagnostic
Lifecycle Advisory Partner
Exit Preparation & Transaction Support
Private Founder Peer Network
Post-Exit Founder Coaching

Most Business Owners Build Without a Destination

You've invested years building your business. But without the right foundations, you risk reaching a crossroads without options — and leaving significant value on the table.

Founder Dependency

The business revolves entirely around you. Remove you, and it stops. Buyers won't pay full value — or at all.

Inconsistent Revenue

No repeatable pipeline. Revenue is unpredictable, lumpy and tied to relationships only you can hold.

Undocumented Processes

Everything lives in your head. Operations are informal, inconsistent and impossible to hand over.

Poor Financial Visibility

Weak reporting, unclear margins, no forecasting. Buyers and investors need numbers they can trust.

Weak Management Layer

No senior team capable of running the business independently. Succession is impossible without you.

No Exit Strategy

79% of UK business owners have no exit plan. Without one, you hand control of your most valuable asset to chance.

Recognise any of these? You're not alone — and it's fixable.

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A Structured Path from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Four connected stages. One lifecycle advisory relationship. Designed to take you from diagnostic through to exit — and beyond.

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Stage One

Current Condition Assessment (CCA)

A structured 20-point diagnostic across 8 business pillars. We uncover your strengths, weaknesses, hidden challenges and big opportunities — giving you a clear and honest picture of where you really stand.

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Stage Two

Implement — Stabilise. Professionalise. Systemise.

A monthly implementation programme focused on the changes that move the needle. Reducing founder dependency, building repeatable systems and creating a business that runs without you at the centre.

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Stage Three

Exit Prep & Transaction Support

When the time is right, we prepare your business for sale. We position it at its best, source aligned acquirers and coordinate advisors — ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome.

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Stage Four

The Circle — Post-Exit Founder Cohort

A private cohort of founder-members navigating the growth and exit journey together. Peer accountability, shared insight and structured coaching for what comes next.

Results That Speak for Themselves

"

I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up, I just knew the business wasn't where I wanted it to be. Working with Adam helped me regain my love for what we do and our sales revenue has grown 150% in the last 6 months.

Co-Founder, Manufacturing Business
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I can't tell you how grateful I am! Your initial business analysis showed me just where I needed to focus. We are now turning a corner and my team are much more engaged.

Owner, IT Business
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Over the last 2 years we met with an international M&A company and an M&A expert who gave us ineffective advice. In one session you gave us laser-like feedback and clarity on where to focus our efforts for a genuine exit strategy.

Owner, Packaging Business

Ready to Find Out Where Your Business Really Stands?

Start with the Current Condition Assessment — a structured diagnostic that gives you the clarity to decide what to do next.