Local Business Sprint :
Micro Accelerator for Local Business Owners

A focused session for ambitious owners ready to unlock digital growth, innovation, funding or prepare for sale.

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The Micro Accelerator For Local Business Owners

Unlock Your Business's Next Breakthrough – in Just 1.5 Hour

Sialph is a venture builder, helping start-ups, large corporations  and local businesses to achieve their goals. Local businesses tend to not have access to expert resources to solve their pain points and unlock hidden growth potential.

This is our Local Sprint does – we work with you to help you achieve your goal by offering an intense-detailed session and invitation for ongoing opportunities with our Venture Circle. 

Why Join the Sprint?

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Built for local business owners who need:

  • Local SMEs looking to streamline operations
  • Business owners seeking succession or exit
  • Founders unsure how to digitise or grow online
  • Directors ready to raise funding or sell to investors
  • New innovation strategy
  • Fast validation or repositioning
  • Growth Strategy
  • Local Partnerships

The 1.5 Hour Format

This is not a webinar or general advice. It’s an intense, 1.5 -hour, hands-on accelerator session built around your business’ real-world needs.

  • 1. Discovery (15 mins)

    This is our introductory where we get to know your business. Here the aim is for us to understand your objectives – whether it's growth, funding, exit or help solve an issue.

  • 2. Strategy Workshop (60 Minutes)

    This is where we look to help you solve issues, plan actions or gain further understanding to build a strategy for your next move.

  • Next Steps (15 minutes)

    We'll map next steps, connect you with our lender or buyer network (if relevant), and set your roadmaps. Here we can introduce you to technology providers who may be able to help your business further.

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Local SME Sprint - accelerator for small local businesses

Who Is It For?

  • Local SMEs looking to streamline operations
  • Business owners seeking succession or exit
  • Founders unsure how to digitise or grow online
  • Directors ready to raise funding or sell to investors
  • Local SMEs looking for innovation & new business strategies

This is designed for ambitious local businesses

Our expertise ranges for large trillion pound asset banks to start-ups. Our aim is to help local businesses to thrive and maximise their potential. We give you real strategies and solutions.

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What's Included?

We have over 100 leading software partners with cutting-edge technology designed to boost businesses, connections to 1000s of finance partners (including angel investors, development funds and working capital providers). We will help you find if the right tool to boost your start-up. 

  • Tailored support from experience Start-up Adviser

    We have built our own startups and been involved with multi-billion pound startups, banks and tech firms. We will give you our experience and wider network to guide you to build and scale your startup.

  • Access to Sialph Venture Circle

    The SVC is a semi-private deal room where we curate a collection of our startups and local businesses looking for funding, acquisitions, mergers or exits. We use our network of businesses, funding partners and other key partners to help. You will submit key details and we will keep in touch to find out up to date info.

  • Contributions & Discounts to Tools

    We have over 100 tech partners who help businesses across the Sialph Network. We will help you find the best solution to achieve your goals, while offering exclusive discounts and free services.

  • Alumni Network

    We will keep in touch with you after where you can also be part of our Alumni network, where you will get exclusive access to networking events, discounts and information.

Our Technology & Growth Partners

🧩 Our Technology & Growth Partners

As part of your Sprint, you’ll gain access to exclusive offers, tool kits, and growth support through our network of 60+ partners. These include global leaders in accounting, AI, marketing, funding, and business operations.

Businesses we support receive discounts, trials and personalised integrations with platforms like:

✅ Xero (accounting & finance)
✅ AiSDR (AI for outbound sales)
✅ Wiz (AI website builder)
✅ Snapchat Business (social network advertising)
✅ Surfer SEO (organic growth)
✅ Brevo & GetResponse (email marketing)
✅ Papaya Global & Oyster (global hiring & payroll)

…and many more through the Sialph Partner Network – CLICK HERE to browse over 100 partners.

🔒 Perks are offered exclusively to accepted Sprint participants.

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More Details

We are partnering with local authorities, DWP, self-employment networks across the United Kingdom. If you are a member of them, you can successfully join the Local Sprint once you are referred to us.

We are industry agnostic and therefore can help you – whatever your local business.

Traditional accelerators require weeks of commitment, equity, and generalised content and is usually aimed at start-ups. This is a targeted, fast-track accelerator: you get founder-led, 1:1 attention, real tools, and direct impact in a single 1 hour session.

No. The Local Sprint is a fixed-price programme, and you retain 100% ownership of your business.

You’ll receive:

  • Access to the Sialph Venture Circle (if appropriate)

  • Free Digital Toolbox (with exclusive tools and offers now)

Yes — if you’re accepted into the Sprint, you’ll have the option to use PayPal Pay in 3 to split your payment over three months, with no extra cost to you.

This is only available if you pass PayPal’s application process.

You can pay in a lump sum directly if you do not qualify or want to pay in 3 instalments.

We usually deal with most matters within the hour, but this can be extended by an extra hour for free! If the matter is more complex than we need then we will explain that we likely need more time.

Pricing

  • Usual Price: £1200
  • Exclusive Vouchers: £800**
  • Social or Impact Ventures: £600***

**Exclusive Vouchers are only found with our exclusive partners who we work closely with. You must search for Sialph Vouchers online to find an exclusive partner.

*** Social or Impact Ventures are businesses with a social purpose designed to improve individuals or society’s wellbeing. 

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Become a Business Consultant Member on Sialph

“This sprint was exactly what my business needed.”

As a long-standing bricks-and-mortar retailer, I wasn’t sure how to modernise without spending thousands. The Local Sprint gave me a clear, realistic digital action plan that didn’t overwhelm me. Simon’s advice was commercial, honest, and tailored. I left the session with a mapped-out strategy, new local collaboration ideas, and I’ve already seen increased footfall from simple changes we implemented in week one.

Sally

Retail Business Owner (Clothing Shop, Greenwich)

“Helped me think like a business owner, not just a service provider.”

The Sprint changed how I run my business. I now understand how to package services better, automate quotes and even explore long-term exit strategies. The tech recommendations were practical — not just buzzwords — and I was surprised how easy it was to start digitalising my bookings and marketing. Highly recommended to any local business ready to grow or improve.

Ben

Tradesperson Turned Business Owner (Plumbing Company)

“I’ve worked with business advisors before — this was different.”

What stood out was how fast Simon identified where I was leaving money on the table. The sprint didn’t just offer tips; it offered a full business tune-up in 1 hour, including ideas to partner with other local professionals. It’s the only advice session I’ve paid for that gave instant ROI. Will absolutely be recommending to my clients.

Ali

Professional Services Consultant (Local Accountant)

APPLY NOW

Use the form to apply for the Local Sprint – Micro Accelerator Programme. We aim to review applications within 2 weeks (and we believe everyone deserves to know the outcome of their application). If you are accepted onto the programme, you will need to pay the fee (where you will be given an option to Pay In 3 – via PayPal, or fully via Transfer). 

Check your email (possibly junk email) within the next 2 weeks for the outcome of your application. 

What is your business name
The address your business operates out of if you have a place of business. If you operate at home or solely online state so instead.
What role are you within the business, company or organisation you are applying for.
What is the legal status of your company - i.e. LTD, PLC, LLP, Limited by Guarantee, Sole Trader, Partnership, Charity or Government Entity.
When did you start your business.
What stage is your business at?
What industry best describes your business.
Give a brief overview on what your business does.
Describe the problem you are trying to solve.
Be as detailed as possible
Describe the market, including size and key players
Describe the technology you are building, have built or plan on building to help you fill the gap in the market.
Describe your current and projected financial circumstance i.e. revenue, EBITDA, costs, pricing information etc.
What have you been doing and are currently doing (i.e. building technology, forging partnerships, raising funding).
Who is your team members and what relevant history have they got?
What are you looking to get out of this Micro-Accelerator? (Include as much details as possible)
If you are interested in any of the software deals above, let us know here and we will discuss this in more detail during our introduction call.
Select which type of business is yours - this will determine if you qualify for any discounts.