Small business. Big support.
You do the work you love. I'll help with the work behind it.
I'm Sarah. I help UK sole traders and small businesses with bookkeeping, operations, bids and all the things that keep a business moving.
A free initial chat. No obligation, no pressure.
A little more breathing room
One project or ongoing support.
Whatever makes sense for your business.
30+
years in business support
10+
years winning bids
Xero & Sage
certified bookkeeping support
Fully insured
HMRC AML supervised
How I can help
When the paperwork piles up, you don't need another thing to manage. I can take on a single project or help regularly with the work that keeps your business running.
Explore all servicesAccurate, up-to-date books, without another evening lost to the numbers. I bring Xero and Sage expertise to keeping your records in order.
The everyday running of your business, done properly. I help untangle the admin and put practical processes in place so things keep moving.
ISO and SSIP support without the headache. I'll help you make sense of the requirements and organise the work needed to meet them.
Someone left suddenly, or important knowledge sitting with one person? I'll step in, document how things work and help make the handover smoother.
Practical cover that leaves things in order.
Experienced. Approachable. Hands on.
Award finalist in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
The person behind Smallbizbod
I'm Sarah Ingleby, founder of Smallbizbod and a self-confessed Excel geek. I've spent over 30 years helping businesses run smoothly, with qualifications in Business Administration, Bookkeeping & Accounts, Project Management, Bid Writing and Environmental Sustainability. I like untangling the tricky stuff and getting it working, so you can spend more time doing what you do best.
A little more about meProfessional support. Proper reassurance.
“I'm not the kind of consultant who hands you a report and walks away; I'm the one who rolls up her sleeves and gets it done.”
Bids and tenders
A tender can open a door, but knowing where to start isn't always easy. Through The Bid Zone®, I bring over 10 years of winning bids to helping you make a clear, well-supported case for your business.
From bid writing and tender support to training, I'll help you understand the process and show what you can offer.
Explore Bids and TendersThe Bid Zone®
a Smallbizbod® brand
Understand the opportunity
Make sense of the requirements before you commit your time.
Bring the evidence together
Show how your skills and experience answer the brief.
Write with clarity
Give the buyer clear reasons to choose your business.
Simple from the start
You don't need to have everything neatly worked out before you get in touch. That's something I can help with.
A free, no-obligation chat about your business, what's slowing you down and where you need a hand.
I'll agree a clear scope and pricing with you, so you know what I'm taking on and what to expect.
I'll get stuck in, whether that's sorting one particular problem or providing support on an ongoing basis.
A little know-how goes a long way
Sometimes you want someone to do it for you. Sometimes you want the confidence to do it yourself. I can help with both.
Practical skills you can use in your business, not just theory to file away. I offer training in bookkeeping, admin, compliance and business management, alongside help with getting started in bidding.
A practical place to start
Bidding for Beginners: Navigating the Tender Process
A half-day introduction for small businesses new to tendering, or ready to improve their approach.
One focused, 60-minute coaching session, built around what's slowing you down. Tell me where you're stuck and I'll tailor our time to practical, working solutions.
£120
for your 60-minute session
Bookkeeping software, Tender Kickstart, MS Office Essentials or a Digital Admin Reset.
Find your Power HourA useful starting point
My free resources and templates are here to help you get a little more organised. Browse the library for practical tools to support the everyday running of your business.
Browse the free libraryThe important details
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Good questions
Not sure which kind of help fits? You don't have to work that out on your own.
Ask me a questionYes. I offer both one-off projects and ongoing support. We can talk through what needs doing and agree a scope that makes sense for your business, without assuming you need a long-term arrangement.
I'm based in Derby, but I support sole traders and small businesses across the UK. Tell me what you need help with and we can work out how best to work together.
Yes. I'm Xero certified and a Sage Application Specialist. I can help with your bookkeeping, or you can use a Power Hour to work through a particular software question, from setting up to reconciliations, reporting or invoicing.
You don't need to know all the terminology before we talk. I offer bid support through The Bid Zone®, a Tender Kickstart Power Hour and the half-day Bidding for Beginners course. We can find the right starting point for your experience and the opportunity you're considering.
I'm supervised by HMRC for anti-money laundering purposes. Understanding who I'm working with and how their business operates is part of the checks I need to carry out. I'll explain what information I need and why.
Yes. My interim and handover support is designed to help keep things moving. I can step in, document the processes and help pass the work on smoothly, rather than leaving essential knowledge in one person's head.
Start with a conversation
Tell me what's keeping you busy, or what's been sitting on the list too long. Let's work out where I can make the biggest difference.
Book your free chatFree initial consultation. No obligation.
Prefer to get in touch directly?
Email me
info@smallbizbod.comGive me a call
01332 492568Based in Derby.
Supporting small businesses across the UK.