LaunchDesk — Fixed-Fee Business Advisory for UK Startups & SMEs
LaunchDesk provides fixed-fee business advisory and strategic support for UK startups and SMEs. Clear deliverables, agreed price and no surprises — from £299. No open-ended consultancy engagements, no hourly billing, no scope creep. LaunchDesk is operated by UUK Group.
What LaunchDesk Offers
- Business plan writing and review — investor-ready plans with executive summary, market analysis and financial projections
- Financial modelling and 3-year projections — P&L, cashflow and balance sheet models built to bankable standards
- Market research and competitor analysis — primary and secondary research with structured findings
- Company formation and setup — Companies House registration, articles of association, shareholder agreements
- Pitch deck preparation — investor and client pitch decks with clear narrative and supporting data
- Growth strategy and action planning — prioritised 90-day action plans with measurable milestones
- Grant and funding application support — UKSPF, Innovate UK, SEIS/EIS investor documentation
How LaunchDesk Works
Every LaunchDesk engagement starts with a scoping call to define exactly what you need. You receive a fixed-price quote before any work begins. Deliverables are agreed in writing. Most projects are completed in 2–4 weeks. No hidden extras, no scope creep, no open retainer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is LaunchDesk?
- LaunchDesk is a fixed-fee business advisory service for UK startups and SMEs, operated by UUK Group. It provides business plan writing, financial modelling, pitch decks, company formation, market research and growth strategy — all at agreed, transparent prices from £299, with no open-ended billing.
- How much does LaunchDesk cost?
- LaunchDesk engagements start from £299 for individual deliverables such as a business plan review or pitch deck critique. More comprehensive packages — full business plans with financial modelling, or company formation with shareholder agreements — are priced on scope. All prices are agreed before work begins.
- Can LaunchDesk help me write a business plan for a bank or investor?
- Yes. LaunchDesk writes investor-ready and bank-ready business plans that include an executive summary, market analysis, competitive landscape, operational plan and 3-year financial projections (P&L, cashflow and balance sheet). These are built to meet lender and investor expectations.
- Does LaunchDesk help with company formation?
- Yes. LaunchDesk handles Companies House registration, articles of association drafting, shareholder agreement preparation and initial setup for new limited companies. It can also advise on the right structure — Ltd, LLP or sole trader — for your business.
- How long does a LaunchDesk engagement take?
- Most LaunchDesk projects complete within 2–4 weeks from scoping call to final delivery. Timelines depend on the scope of work and how quickly you can provide the information LaunchDesk needs. Urgent turnarounds are available on request.