Business Coach & Marketing Consultant Leeds
At Burles & Co, we specialise in supporting SMEs and family-owned businesses from £1m to £5m+ turnover.
We’re the partner for companies that have outgrown the startup hustle — but aren’t ready for “big ticket” scale-up programmes. If you need clear strategy, effective sales and marketing, and practical execution that delivers results, you’re in the right place.
Mentor
Are you looking to learn from someone who has been there, done it, bought the t-shirt, done it again, and is still bloody loving it?
Coach
Being a business owner is a lonely place to be. We can be a confidential sounding board that WILL hold you accountable.
Consult
Tap into over two decades of on and offline marketing knowledge for start-ups, SMEs and well-known brands.
What We Do
We provide a unique blend of consultancy, mentoring, and execution support.
Sales Growth Strategies – Build predictable pipelines, improve conversion, and accelerate revenue.
Marketing & Positioning – Clarify messaging, sharpen your edge, launch and rebrand with impact.
Business Roadmaps – Translate ambition into milestones, KPIs, and accountability.
Board-Level Advisory (NED) – Guidance on governance, scaling, and risk management.
Mentoring & Leadership Coaching – Strategic insight with human connection and accountability.
Market & Competitor Research – Insights that turn into actionable strategy.
Why Choose Burles & Co.
We don’t just advise — we help you make it happen.
Through our trusted “& Co” partner network (finance, legal, HR, compliance), you’ll access expertise beyond sales and marketing. Think of us as your multi-disciplinary growth partner.
- Hands-on execution, not just theory.
- Specialist in SME growth (£1m–£5m).
- 25+ years of real-world entrepreneurial experience.
- Local roots, global perspective.
- Balanced approach — growth without burnout.
What clients say about Burles & Co.
"Having already identified the need for a new and additional website, Steve immediately simplified the process for the web developers with a wireframe template which helped shape the look of the new website. Steve made some great suggestions and produced a realistic timeline and marketing plan for both LTC and EXS so we were able to push ahead in confidence, with a plan to drive the business forward, on budget and in a timely manner."
Simon Greenwood, LTC Healthcare
"With only a simple understanding of the task that laid ahead of us. Steve discussed the options at length with us and we mutually came to a direction for the business which satisfied all stakeholders. We are now full steam ahead, following the plan and enjoying the results."
Amanda Lodge-Stewart, The Link Training Academy
