Business Advisor Costs UK — Services and Pricing
Straightforward work.
Straightforward fees.
We don't hide prices behind a discovery call. Here's exactly what we do, who it's for, and what it costs. If it looks like the right fit, the next step is a free Business Review — no commitment required.
How we think about fees
You should know what you're getting
before you commit to anything.
Advisory shouldn't feel like a black box. These are our guiding principles on how we work and how we charge.
No retainer lock-in
Engagements are agreed upfront with a clear scope. You're never on a rolling contract you can't get out of. If it's not working, we'll be the first to say so.
Start with the review
Every engagement begins with a free Business Review. We won't recommend a service until we understand your situation — and we'll tell you honestly if something else would suit you better.
Fixed projects where possible
We price fixed wherever the scope allows. You know the cost going in — no surprise invoices, no hourly billing that balloons over time.
Value over volume
We work with a deliberately small number of clients at any one time. That means when you're in, you get proper attention — not a junior carrying the work.
Ongoing · Any sector
3. Strategic Advisory & Fractional Commercial Director
Practical, ongoing commercial support — a pricing strategy, growth plan, operational reset, or a fractional Commercial Director embedded in your business. Priced fixed per project wherever possible. Ongoing retainers are available and are priced individually based on scope.
per month
From
£800
On-site Day Rate — £800
Focused on-site working day
— Full day in-business with you and your team
— Fixed project or strategic challenge focus
— Commercially focused — not coaching or theory
— Written output and clear actions at day's end
per day
£800
Foundation — from £2,000/month
Fractional Commercial Director — Foundation
— Light-touch strategic support
— Monthly strategy session and commercial review
— Support with key commercial decisions and priorities
— Monthly performance accountability framework
— Async support between sessions
per month
£2,000
Most comprehensive
Growth — from £3,500/month
Fractional Commercial Director — Growth
— Everything in Foundation
— Up to two on-site days per month included
— Pricing strategy and margin improvement
— Operational restructuring support
— No fixed investment or exit restrictions
per month
£3,500
Hospitality · Restaurants, bars & operators
2. Hospitality Business Analysis
Built specifically for hospitality operators. A full commercial, operational and customer experience review by someone who has actually run a hospitality business — not just advised on one.
From
£500
Single site
Single Site — £500
Full site commercial review
— Full on-site visit and operational assessment
— Margin, GP%, labour pricing and wastage analysis
— Full written summary with clear recommendations
— Follow-up call to talk through findings
fixed fee
£500
Multi-Site — from £400 PER SITE
Group or multi-site review
— All of the above, across multiple sites
— Cross-site benchmarking and consistency review
— Group-level commercial strategy report
— Follow-up call after initial conversation
per site
£400
Any sector · SME & founder-led businesses
1. Business Performance Analysis
A structured deep-dive into your commercial performance — revenue, margin, pricing, team structure and operations. You get a clear picture of what's working, what isn't, and what to do about it. Most clients use this as the starting point before committing to ongoing advisory.
From
£350
One-off fixed fee
Essentials — £350
Financial & commercial review
— Review of key financial metrics and commercial performance
— Pricing and margin assessment
— Identification of top 3 commercial priorities
— Written summary with clear next steps
fixed fee
£350
Most popular
Full Analysis — £550
Deep commercial & operational review
— Everything in Essentials
— Deep dive across all commercial operations and customer experience
— Sales, pricing and revenue analysis
— Operations and team assessment
— Detailed written report with prioritised action plan
— One follow-up call to walk through recommendations
fixed fee
£550
What we offer
Three ways to work with us.
Choose the level of support that fits where your business is right now. All engagements start with a free Business Review.
Frequently asked questions
How we work
What Cross & Co stands for.
These aren't website words. They're the things that would make us walk away from a client if we couldn't honour them.
01
Straight talking
We say what we think. If something isn't working, we'll tell you — even if it's uncomfortable. You're paying for clarity, not reassurance.
02
Honest on fit
If we're not the right solution for your business, we'll say so directly and point you somewhere better. We'd rather lose the engagement than take money for something that won't work.
03
Practical over theoretical
Every recommendation we make is tested against one question: can this actually be implemented? Strategy that sits in a document is just an expensive way of feeling busy.
04
Small by design
We work with a deliberately small number of clients at any one time. That's a business decision, not a capacity problem. It means when you're in, you have our full attention.
05
Results, not reports
We measure success by what changes in your business — not by the quality of the slides we produce. If the numbers don't move, the work hasn't worked.
The obvious next step
Not sure which option
is right for you? Good.
That's exactly what the free Business Review is for. We'll look at your business properly, tell you honestly what we think, and recommend the right level of support — if any. No pitch. No pressure.
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