Smarter Systems, Simpler Compliance: Stress-Free Growth Beyond 5 Employees

When your team reaches 5+ employees, new compliance rules can feel complex. We use efficient 'Smarter Systems' including process automation and modern tools to take the burden off your shoulders. You get simple, clear advice and more time to focus on your business, not confusing paperwork.

Trusted by countless sMALL BUSINESSES

★★★★★

🔒 No spam. Just the exact checklist you need to stay legally compliant.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The checklist made everything so much clearer I had no idea how exposed we were!”

Health & Safety for 5+ Employees
Get remote support and stay compliant..

Fire Risk Assessment for Small Businesses
We help you meet legal fire safety obligations.

✅ Compliance Covered. Systems Simplified.
Practical tools, expert guidance, and AI-powered support to keep your business on track with no fuss.

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What We Cover (So You Don’t Have To Worry)
25+ Years of Real-World Business Experience

We’ve worked inside UK businesses for decades from the factory floor to the boardroom. We understand the day-to-day pressures and know what’s legally required (and what’s just noise).
Whether you’re managing health & safety, HR, or team growth, we’ll give you the exact tools and steps to stay safe, compliant, and stress-free.

Health & Safety
Ensure your workplace is safe and compliant from risk assessments to incident logs.

HR Compliance
Get contracts, handbooks, and policies sorted no more scrambling when someone joins or leaves.

Operational Systems
We use smart tools (like AI & Notion) to automate your key processes and reduce admin.

We offer a fixed-price audit to show you exactly where you stand, and ongoing support to make sure you stay compliant as you grow.

🟢 No jargon. No waffle. Just clear advice that works.

From Sticky Notes to Smart Systems

Most businesses start here but we’ll help you organise, systemise, and stay compliant as your team grows...

Clear, Simple Compliance - Without the Corporate Nonsense

Online Compliance Support - Done from Your Desk

Running a small business is tough enough staying compliant shouldn’t add to the stress. That’s why 5 & Above delivers expert support remotely, with no disruption to your daily work.

Remote audits via video call & screen share
Live support to review your existing policies
Cloud-based documents and action plans
Step-by-step help to fix what's missing

Whether it’s HR, health & safety, or operational processes — we’ll guide you through it without the need for site visits or jargon.

Save time, reduce costs, and stay compliant - all from your own office.

One-off audits or retained monthly support all explained in plain English and built for busy business owners.

Why 150+ UK Business Owners Trust 5 & Above

150+

25

Years of experience

Happy clients

Growing a business is exciting but when you reach five or more employees, things get more complex fast.
Compliance, HR, and operations suddenly take over your time… and that’s where I step in.

With 25+ years in leadership, operations, and compliance, I know how to help small businesses stay safe, efficient, and ready to scale without unnecessary hires or stress.

✅ What I Bring to the Table:

  • Compliance & Business Operations
    Make sure you're legally sound and operating efficiently.

  • Strategic Planning & Financial Acumen
    Make smarter decisions that support long-term growth.

  • Leadership & Team Management
    Practical advice for leading people and scaling your business.

  • Health & Safety Compliance
    Ensure your workplace is safe — and avoid costly mistakes.

  • Process Optimisation & Lean Thinking
    Streamline how your business runs and save valuable time.

  • Coaching & Mentoring
    Honest, jargon-free support tailored to your challenges.

At 5 and Above, I focus on simple, effective solutions that give you confidence as your business grows.

Whether you need a one-time compliance audit or ongoing monthly support, I’ll help you stay on the right side of the law and set up systems that work for you.

Now hiring your 5th employee? We offer full Health & Safety support here.

⚖️ Let’s take the stress out of compliance - so you can focus on what you do best.