For service business owners

Everything is in your head, but not in a clear system.
That's why your week never goes to plan.

CLEAR gives you a weekly structure so you know exactly what to do and actually follow through.

We take what's in your head and turn it into a clear weekly plan.

This isn't coaching. This is execution.

Book a free 20-minute call. We'll look at what's in your head and how to structure it properly.

14-day money-back guarantee
40-minute weekly sessions
Trusted by service business owners across the UK

You start the week with good intentions.
By Wednesday you're firefighting.
By Friday you're wondering where the time went.

You're not behind. You're overloaded.

You don't need another strategy. You need someone to help you execute the one you have.

The CLEAR framework: five steps, every week, stuff gets done.

CLEAR is the weekly accountability structure that turns chaos into a plan you'll stick to. It's what makes this different from coaching, apps and good intentions.

C

Clarity

Get everything out of your head and into one place. Every task, every idea, every nagging thing.

L

List

Break it all down into clear, actionable tasks. No vague to-dos. Just concrete steps.

E

Estimate

Work out how long everything actually takes. Most people have no idea. Now you will.

A

Allocate

Evaluate what matters most and allocate your time to the tasks that move the needle.

R

Roadmap

Leave with a bespoke action plan for the week. Time-blocked, prioritised, and committed to.

Three steps to your first accountability session

No lengthy onboarding. No drawn-out sales process. Just a conversation.

01

Book a free discovery call

A 20-minute conversation to understand what you're dealing with and whether CLEAR is the right fit. No pressure, no pitch.

02

Choose your programme

Weekly or fortnightly sessions. We'll recommend the right one based on where you are and what you need to get done.

03

Start getting stuff done

Your first session is booked within the week. 40 minutes, same time, every week. The structure starts immediately.

Your first three months

Month 1

Get everything out of your head

We capture every task, idea, and commitment. You stop carrying your business mentally and start working from a clear, structured plan.

Month 2

Build a system that works

The weekly rhythm is established. You know what to do, when to do it, and how long it takes. Priorities become obvious rather than overwhelming.

Month 3

Execute consistently without the chaos

The habits are forming. You're working proactively, not reactively. The business moves forward in a controlled, intentional way.

Two programmes. One goal. Getting stuff done.

No contracts. No lock-in. 14-day money-back guarantee on every programme.

One client launched a new service and acquired 95 customers within six months
Fortnightly

Move the Needle Lite

For business owners who need accountability structure and focus every two weeks.

£199+VAT
That's under £100 per session
Billed every 4 weeks
  • 40-minute sessions fortnightly
  • CLEAR framework applied to your business
  • Task tracking between sessions
  • Confidential, one-to-one
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
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14-day no-quibble money-back guarantee. If it's not working for you, you get your money back.

What business owners say about their accountability partner

“I arrived overwhelmed with two businesses and tasks scattered everywhere. Within six months, we'd launched a new service with 95 clients and I'd hired my first employee.”
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Pam Allen

Founder, Knowing You
“I can wholeheartedly recommend Dave to anyone seeking the right kind of accountability, growth, and a fresh perspective on being in business.”
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Paul Wilcock

Personal Brand Photographer
“Dave's support and how he holds you accountable to completing your weekly tasks has been invaluable in helping me get out of the quagmire of todo lists and focus on business growth.”
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Tomislav Simnett

Software Developer
“You got to the heart of my small business within the first session. Your focused questions, discussions and suggestions made me think hard about what I can do to build my business.”
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Sally Smith

Independent Social Worker
“Over the past 12 weeks having regular sessions with Dave, I have really felt the benefits to my day-to-day productivity. I was able to prioritise and get done with subtle changes and accountability.”
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Ashley Wildsmith

New Business Manager
“As a performance coach myself, I needed someone outside my own head. Dave's system is structured enough to keep you disciplined but flexible enough to adapt to how you naturally work. The speed and volume of work I now get through has completely changed.”
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Emma Stanton

Lead Coach / Director, Develop People
95
clients and prospects acquired through new grant-funding consultancy launch
1
new employee hired to support business growth
6
months from overwhelmed to structured, growing and hiring
“I arrived with two businesses to grow and a new service to launch. I had tasks on CRMs, in email boxes, on to-do lists, and was struggling to prioritise. I was simply overwhelmed.

We began with me emptying my head onto one big list. I felt better almost immediately. We put completion times and priorities onto all tasks. Now I had focus.

My new grant-funding consultancy, 'Knowing You', has been successfully launched, we have 95 clients and prospects, and my new person starts tomorrow. I would recommend Dave to anyone who simply has too much to do and just needs to take a step back to plan going forward.”
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Pam Allen

Founder, Knowing You

Even coaches need an external brain

“The speed and volume of work I now get through has completely changed.”
“As a performance coach and leadership trainer, I'm already familiar with mindset, structure, and productivity tools. But I needed someone outside my own head, someone who could keep me focused, accountable, and moving in the right direction. That's exactly what Dave brings.

Dave's accountability system is brilliant. Structured enough to keep you disciplined, but flexible enough to adapt to your business model, your pace, and the way you naturally work. He's calm, grounded, and completely free of judgement. He creates a space where you can be honest about the things you haven't done, but he never lets you stay stuck.

I'm more organised, more focused, and I've created space not just to keep up with the day-to-day, but to think ahead and work proactively rather than reactively.”
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Emma Stanton

Lead Coach / Director, Develop People

Built for brains that work differently

Many of our clients are neurodivergent, or simply have a brain that never switches off. If you've ever felt like you have a hundred ideas but can't seem to finish any of them, or that you know exactly what needs doing but your brain won't let you sit down and do it in the right order, you don't need more motivation. You need a structure that works with your brain, not against it.

The CLEAR framework was built by someone who understands how differently wired brains handle priorities, sequencing, and time. It exists because neurodivergent business owners don't need more motivation. They need external structure that makes it easier to prioritise, sequence work, and follow through consistently.

Find out how CLEAR works for neurodivergent business owners
Dave Alderton, founder of CLEAR Accountability, business accountability partner based in Cheshire, UK

Meet Dave Alderton: 25 years of helping business owners get unstuck

I spent over two decades in corporate operations, including 11 years as General Manager of an equipment finance business doing 700 transactions a month with 50 staff and £85M in turnover.

I know what it looks like when someone is busy but not productive. And I see it all the time with service business owners. That's why I built the CLEAR framework: a weekly accountability structure that takes everything in your head and turns it into a plan you'll actually follow through on.

No motivational fluff. No strategy documents gathering dust. Just 40 minutes a week with an accountability partner who holds you to it.

25+
Years in operations
£85M
Business managed
40 min
Weekly sessions
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Questions you probably have before booking

You run a service business. You know what needs doing. You just can't seem to get it all done. Your to-do list grows faster than you can work through it, and you spend more time firefighting than moving your business forward. If that sounds familiar, this is built for you. If you need help deciding what to do, you probably need a business coach. If you know what needs doing but it isn't getting done, that's where an accountability partner comes in.

Each 40-minute session follows the CLEAR framework. We get everything out of your head and onto the table, break it down to actionable steps, estimate how long everything takes, prioritise the tasks that matter most, and build your plan for the week ahead. You leave knowing exactly what you're doing next, how long it will take, and when it's getting done.

Business coaches focus on strategy. We focus on execution. You probably don't need another plan. You need someone to help you actually execute the one you already have. An accountability partner holds you to the work, week after week. That's the difference between a business coach and an accountability partner.

Tools don't hold you accountable. An accountability partner does. You can ignore an app notification. You can skip a planner page. But when you've made a commitment to someone who's going to ask you next week whether you did what you said you'd do, that changes behaviour. That's why this works when everything else hasn't.

That's exactly when you need this most. Being overwhelmed isn't a reason to wait. It's the reason to start. Your first session can be booked within a week of signing up, and the 40-minute session will usually save you hours during the week. The busier you are, the more you need the structure.

No. We use a simple online tool to keep everything in one place. We set it up with you in your first session. It takes just a few minutes, and if you can use a web browser, you can use this. No complicated software, no learning curve, no homework before your first call.

Most clients stay for three to six months. That's usually the sweet spot for building lasting habits and hitting meaningful growth milestones. But there's no minimum commitment and you can stop at any time with no notice period. We want you here because it's working, not because you're tied into a contract.

Life happens. If you give us reasonable notice, we'll usually reschedule your session within the same week. We're flexible because we know you're busy. That said, consistency is where the results come from, so we'll encourage you to protect your session time like you would any other important meeting.

Weekly is for business owners who need consistent structure and are actively working through a lot. You get the full CLEAR framework every week with task tracking and time blocking. Fortnightly is for those who have a reasonable handle on things but want regular check-ins to stay on track. If you're not sure which is right, we'll recommend the best option on your discovery call. Most clients start weekly and move to fortnightly once they have momentum.

We offer a 14-day no-quibble money-back guarantee. Follow the programme, attend the sessions, and if after your first couple of sessions you don't feel more effective, you get your money back. No questions asked.

Yes, we provide full VAT invoices for every payment. VAT-registered businesses can usually reclaim the VAT as a business expense.

Completely. Everything discussed in sessions stays between us. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the service. Many clients discuss sensitive business issues in sessions, so trust and discretion are essential.

Yes. Most of our clients are based in the UK, but sessions are held online so location isn't a barrier. All sessions run during UK business hours, which works well for clients across Europe and the US. If you're in a different timezone, we'll confirm on the discovery call whether there's a slot that suits us both.

Ready to start getting stuff done?

Book a free 20-minute call. We'll look at what's in your head and how to structure it properly. No pitch, no pressure.

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