Guiding Businesses Toward Sustainable Success

Transforming challenges into opportunities with proven strategies

Portrait of Robin Saunders, strategic advisor to SMEs

About Robin Saunders

Robin is a seasoned strategist who partners with SMEs to unlock clarity, momentum, and measurable growth. He brings a rare blend of editorial leadership and commercial discipline to every engagement.

He founded Apple Daily—at launch, the largest newspaper in the world with 120 broadsheet pages, all colour—demonstrating vision, execution, and scale. Today, he channels that same energy into guiding ambitious teams and directors asking “what now?”.

Robin believes in benchmarking done properly—turning data into direction and insight into action—so leaders can make confident decisions at the right time.

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Achievements

Proven outcomes that reflect disciplined strategy, clear benchmarks, and decisive execution.

Apple Daily

Founded the largest newspaper at launch—120 broadsheet pages, all colour.

Turnaround

Shifted companies from £80k monthly loss to +£90k monthly profit in under three months.

Benchmarking

Built decisions on rigorous benchmarks to align goals, teams, and performance.

Services

Tailored support for SMEs and growing companies—clear frameworks, practical steps, and accountable outcomes.

Business Turnaround

Rapid assessment, stabilisation, and focused growth—cashflow, cost control, and revenue clarity.

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Benchmarking Guidance

Define meaningful metrics, set targets, and track progress that leaders can act on.

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SME Mentorship

Structured guidance for founders and directors navigating growth and crucial decisions.

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What Clients Say

Clear direction, steady leadership, and results that matter.

“Robin helped us refocus on fundamentals and set measurable targets. The turn came quickly.”
— Founder, Suffolk SME
“Benchmarking with Robin turned our data into decisions. We knew what to do next.”
— COO, Growth-stage company
“Practical, direct, and supportive. Exactly the guidance we needed at the ‘what now?’ moment.”
— Director, Tech startup

Start Your Business Transformation Today

If you’re an SME or an ambitious young company ready for clear direction, Robin may be the right partner.