Co-founded new professional services business and led it to significant growth and eventual acquisition. Selected to launch and lead joint venture with Deloitte LLP providing comprehensive legal and accounting services to small-and medium-sized businesses. Developed Internet-based business model and held full P&L responsibility.• Business Launch. Secured £3M of seed funding, developed business plan, hired management team and directed development of technology structure and content for website. • Market Entry. Defined go-to-market strategy that focused on strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies including Barclays Bank, AXA Insurance and BT plus hundreds of independent accountants, insurance brokers and financial advisers.• Business Performance. Delivered 50,000+ small business subscribers over a 7-year period to company’s online outsourcing service.• Acquisition. Guided company to become a leading provider of professional business services, positioning it for acquisition by Regus PLC, the world’s largest provider of flexible workplaces.