Our Research Contributors

Our data team analyses 4.5M+ UK business records to produce original research and insights on local business trends, pricing, and regional economic activity across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Sarah Chen is a Chartered Accountant (ACA) with over 12 years of experience in UK business tax, specialising in SME corporation tax, VAT compliance and HMRC advisory work. She qualified with a Big Four firm before moving into independent practice serving owner-managed businesses.

James Okafor is a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and registered valuer with 15 years of experience in UK residential and commercial property. He has worked at leading surveying practices in London and the Midlands, advising on acquisitions, disposals and development.

Emma Harrison is a CIPD-qualified HR practitioner with 10 years of experience advising UK SMEs on employment contracts, payroll compliance and employment tribunal risk. She holds Level 7 CIPD accreditation and has acted as an expert witness in employment tribunal proceedings.

David Walsh is a Gas Safe registered engineer with 18 years of experience in domestic and commercial plumbing and heating. He holds City & Guilds Level 3 in Plumbing, Gas Safe ACS accreditation, and has managed a team of 12 engineers across the East Midlands.

Priya Sharma is a solicitor qualified in England and Wales (SRA regulated) with 9 years of experience in commercial contracts, data protection and regulatory compliance for tech and media companies. She is CIPP/E certified (International Association of Privacy Professionals).

Mark Kennedy is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 14 years of experience in UK SME finance — advising on grant applications, invoice finance, asset finance, SEIS/EIS structuring and British Business Bank programmes. He is an accredited Start Up Loans mentor.