Calm, experienced support for creative businesses at critical moments.
Why we're here
Second Unit works with founders who’ve taken the risk to build something of their own - and want to feel the reward of that effort, not lose it to avoidable mistakes.
We help businesses get set up properly, run more cleanly, and survive moments when pressure is high and decisions matter.
No noise. No jargon. Just practical help, when it counts.
Our Services
For creative startups who want to move fast — without tripping over the basics.
We help early-stage founders put solid foundations in place so momentum doesn’t become chaos.
This typically includes:
Moving into Ltd company territory
Roles, responsibilities and decision clarity
Basic financial structure and visibility
Data, software and backup advice (what to own vs what to rent)
A mini advisory session to pressure-test direction and priorities
Short engagements. Clear outcomes. No long-term tie-ins.
For maturing businesses looking to optimise and avoid expensive mistakes.
When work is flowing but friction is creeping in, we step in to steady things.
This can include:
Invoicing, cashflow and credit control support
Financial clarity and forecasting
Operational systems and workflows
Data management, software choices and resilience planning
Ongoing advisory input for leadership teams
Practical support that removes drag and creates headroom.
When the shit hits the fan, and you need a trusted friend.
When a business is under pressure, we help leaders think clearly and act decisively.
This can include:
Cashflow triage
Creditor and liability assessment
Support navigating (or preparing for) administration
Calm, adult conversations when stakes are high
Sometimes this leads to deeper involvement. Sometimes it doesn’t.
The priority is always doing the right thing for the business.
How We Work
We work with a small number of clients, using:
Defined scopes
Honest conversations
No generic advice
No performative consultancy
Second Unit exists to be useful - not visible.
Who We Are
Second Unit is led by Matt and Kevin, founders with decades of experience building, running, rescuing and rebuilding creative businesses.
We’ve been on the sharp end ourselves.
We know what pressure feels like.
And we know how much difference the right voice can make at the right moment.
