Consulting

Technical clarity for business-critical decisions

Technical consulting for founders and teams who need to make the right call

I work with founders, directors, and internal teams who need clear technical direction before committing time, money, or momentum.

This is paid, focused consulting — not free advice — designed to reduce risk, unblock progress, and give you confidence in the decisions you’re about to make.

Based in
Manchester, UK — working internationally
Focus
  • Consulting • Systems • WordPress (done properly)
  • Decision-led • Practical • Performance-aware

When consulting makes sense

Consulting is the right move if:

  • You’re about to start (or restart) a build and want to avoid costly mistakes
  • A system works but feels slow, fragile, or difficult to change
  • You’re unsure whether to build, buy, refactor, or replace
  • WordPress is involved and you’re not confident it’s the right tool
  • A previous developer has left and you need independent technical clarity
  • You want senior input without hiring full-time

If a wrong decision here would be expensive, consulting is usually the cheapest option.

What I help with

This is about decisions — not tools, trends, or frameworks.

Architecture & system design
Clear, maintainable structures that fit your business today and won’t fight you later.
Build vs buy decisions
Honest guidance on when off-the-shelf software makes sense — and when it doesn’t.
Performance, SEO & scalability
Identifying what’s holding a system back and what will actually move the needle.
Risk, maintainability & technical debt
Surfacing hidden risks early and prioritising what genuinely matters.
Product & platform thinking
Connecting business goals to technical execution in a way teams can act on.

How consulting engagements work

All consulting is paid and outcome-focused. The format depends on what you need.

One-off consulting session

Best for: direction setting, second opinions, unblocking specific problems.

You’ll leave with: clear answers, trade-offs explained, and a direction you can act on immediately.

Short advisory engagement (2–4 weeks)

Best for: early-stage builds, platform refactors, high-risk or complex decisions.

You’ll leave with: a clear technical plan, reduced uncertainty, and a roadmap a developer or team can execute.

Ongoing technical advisor

Best for: founders without a senior technical partner, teams needing regular guidance, businesses scaling or evolving their systems.

You get: continuity, context, and senior input without full-time overhead.

What you’ll walk away with

  • Clear direction on what to do next — and why
  • Fewer unknowns and fewer surprises
  • Confidence before significant money is spent
  • A plan that works with or without me

Sometimes consulting leads to a build. Sometimes it prevents the wrong one. Both are wins.

Who this is (and isn’t) for

Good fit if you:

  • Are a founder, director, or senior stakeholder
  • Have real decisions to make
  • Value clarity over quick reassurance
  • Are open to challenge

Not a fit if you:

  • Are looking for free advice
  • Want validation rather than honesty
  • Are shopping purely on price
  • Just want someone to execute without question

Consulting vs build work

Consulting stands on its own. There is no obligation to proceed into a build. If further work makes sense, we’ll discuss it openly. If not, you still leave with clarity.

Book a consulting session

If you’re facing a technical decision and want clarity before moving forward, book a session and we’ll take it from there.