Solving
Complex
Problems.
Hawkish Group helps founders, startups and SMEs move from idea to execution through strategy, implementation and innovation. We don't just advise — we build alongside you.
in the UK
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Built for founders who need more than advice.
Traditional consultancies advise and leave. We stay — through strategy, build, launch and growth.
From raw idea to incorporated, funded and launch-ready business.
Design, build and ship your product with the right systems behind it.
Strengthen operations, finance and technology for sustainable growth.
Scale through capital, partnerships and operational discipline.
From problem
to progress.
A proprietary five-stage framework developed across a decade of building businesses in real conditions, with real founders.
Discover
Research, assessment and problem validation
Design
Strategy, business model and financial planning
Develop
Brand, technology, systems and teams
Deploy
Launch, operations and customer acquisition
Drive Growth
Partnerships, capital and expansion
Businesses we've
built and transformed.
A premium events catering brand built from the ground up — brand, operations, technology and launch all delivered by Hawkish.
An Ivorian founder's Afro-Caribbean herb and spice range taken to an international market through brand strategy and positioning.
An auto repair brand built to improve road safety in Nigeria. Full business build, brand identity and operational strategy.
"I came to the UK in 2010 with nothing. Four days after I arrived, I lost everything on a bus in Richmond. I had to beg for food. I could not call home. I survived with my hands and my brain. That experience is why Hawkish exists — because I know what it means to build something from absolutely nothing, and I know the kind of support that changes everything."
Solutions born from
real problems.
A marketplace connecting users with trusted, verified service providers for everyday needs.
Business media and marketing studio based in Nigeria. Content, brand, social media and sales — the capability Hawkish was missing.
An AI-powered operating system for founders and SMEs. Accounting, finance and business management in one place.
From solving problems
to building businesses.
Hawkish Group was not created from a business plan. It was created from a recurring problem — and a determination to fix it properly.
Why Hawkish exists.
Over the years, businesses, startups and individuals repeatedly faced the same challenge — they had ideas, opportunities and ambitions, but lacked the structure, expertise and support to move forward.
That gap became the foundation of Hawkish Group.
Many businesses could find consultants. Many could find accountants. Many could find developers or marketers. But very few could find a team capable of bringing everything together and helping them move from concept to execution.
What started as a professional services and advisory practice evolved into a multidisciplinary organisation — bringing strategy, finance, technology, operations, project delivery and business growth support under one roof.
Rather than only advising clients on how to solve these challenges, Hawkish Group began helping them implement solutions. The organisation expanded its capabilities, assembled specialist teams and developed a practical delivery approach focused on results rather than theory.
Through this journey, Hawkish Group gained first-hand experience of the realities founders and SMEs face every day. The lessons learned from supporting clients also revealed opportunities to build solutions internally — leading to the development of venture projects and innovation initiatives designed to solve real-world problems at scale.
Today, Hawkish Group operates as a business transformation and venture development organisation. Our mission remains simple: to help startups, founders, SMEs and growing businesses solve complex problems through strategy, implementation, professional services and innovation.
To help startups, founders and SMEs solve complex problems through strategy, implementation, innovation and venture development.
To become the leading business transformation and venture development organisation for founders and SMEs globally.
Solving
FinTech Accountant. Project Manager. Certified Scrum Master. SAP Consultant. Arrived in the UK in 2010 with nothing and built everything you see here through determination and an unshakeable belief in the power of problem-solving.
The journey that built Hawkish.
The organisation behind Hawkish Group was shaped not in theory but in lived experience — by a founder who has navigated every challenge he now helps others solve.
Landed in London to study at what was then Thames Valley University. Four days after arriving, lost all his money on Bus 64 from Richmond to St Mary's campus. Could not call home. Had to beg for food. Survived by working 20 hours a week as an international student, supported by strangers willing to help.
Dropped out when his visa expired. Moved to Selby, North Yorkshire. Worked at Clippers fulfilment. Eventually returned to London — kitchen porter in top restaurants, rising to agency supervisor at The Ivy, then Assistant Chief Steward at the House of Commons, managing 6 kitchens with a team of 5 supervisors.
Enrolled in MS Careers for business analysis and project management training. Became a Certified Scrum Master. Gained admission to Brunel University while still working at the House of Commons — training himself for the career he was determined to build.
Completed MSc at Brunel in SAP Technology, then enrolled at Westminster in Finance & Accounting. Son Khalid was born in November 2017. Divorced in 2018 and lost the family home in New Eltham. A hairdresser in Catford offered a small space. He set up a desk and started trading as an accountant.
Moved from the hairdresser's space to the unit next door. Business grew under Empire Business Group. Seven months in, the office was robbed. Rather than stop, he moved to Harbour Exchange, South Quays. The name became Hawkish Group. Business grew again.
Moved to Canary Wharf. Built a full specialist team across design, development, HR, brand and operations. Generated over £450,000 in revenue from the accounting practice alone — entirely through referrals. Built real businesses for real clients across the UK, Nigeria and Ghana. Survived the 2021 pandemic.
Serious challenges in 2023 affected client delivery and brand reputation. Rather than close, the business restructured. Those lessons became the foundation for Hawkish 3.0 — a leaner, sharper organisation building its own AI-powered technology products with Hawkish Group as the permanent headquarters. One of those products carries his son's name.
Every step was real.
First office. Robbed. Kept going.
A hairdresser in Catford gave a small space to a determined accountant. He moved next door when he outgrew it. Seven months later the office was robbed. He moved to Harbour Exchange, South Quays. The name became Hawkish Group. Business grew.
From a room with a lamp to Canary Wharf — built entirely through determination, referrals and refusal to stop.
Hawkish Group
at Canary Wharf.
At the height of the Canary Wharf chapter — Usman running a session at One Canada Square. Real team. Real clients. Real work being done at one of the UK's most prestigious business addresses.
This is not a studio shoot. This is Hawkish Group operating — exactly as we have done for over 100 businesses since 2016.
A note from Usman.
The founder's own words on why Hawkish was built and where it is going.
I have always been fascinated by solving problems.
Throughout my career in finance, project management, business transformation and technology, I repeatedly saw businesses facing challenges that were not caused by a lack of ambition — but by a lack of support, structure and execution.
Many founders had great ideas. Many businesses had strong products. Many organisations had talented people. Yet they struggled because they lacked access to the right expertise at the right time.
I founded Hawkish Group to bridge that gap.
My vision was to create an organisation that goes beyond traditional consulting — one that does not simply provide advice and walk away, but works alongside clients to design, build, implement and grow sustainable solutions.
Over time, Hawkish Group evolved into a multidisciplinary team of professionals across strategy, finance, technology, operations, branding and project delivery. Together, we help clients transform ideas into businesses, challenges into opportunities and ambitions into measurable results.
As we enter the next phase of our journey, our focus remains unchanged:
Solving complex problems.
Building sustainable businesses.
— Usman Ayankoya MAPM, Founder, Hawkish Group
Three practice areas.
Every outcome covered.
Hawkish Group operates across professional services, management consultancy and technology. Each practice area is distinct — all three work together.
Professional Services
The established, credentialled core. HMRC registered agent and Companies House authorised accountancy practice operating since 2016. Over £450,000 in revenue generated entirely through referrals.
HMRC registered agent serving sole traders, limited companies, startups, SMEs and contractors. We deal with HMRC entirely on your behalf — you never need to contact them directly.
Complete payroll management — from PAYE setup to monthly processing, RTI submissions to HMRC, P60s, P45s, P11Ds and auto-enrolment pension administration.
UK and US company formation, Companies House authorised filing, confirmation statements, director appointments and registered office service. We have formed hundreds of companies since 2016.
Beyond compliance — we help businesses become financially strong, funding-ready and investor-attractive. From management accounts to grant applications and seed investment guidance.
Contractual agreements, business structuring, partnerships and compliance advisory for founders and SMEs. Qualified UK and Nigerian legal professionals on team.
Management Consultancy
Where Hawkish is most differentiated. We don't advise and leave. We design, build, implement and stay. APM PMQ qualified. Certified Scrum Master. The Hawkish Method™.
Market entry, business model design, competitive positioning and go-to-market strategy. Delivered for clients across the UK, Nigeria and USA in industries from food and beverage to technology and childcare.
End-to-end support for founders moving from idea to trading business. Company formation, governance, banking, accounting setup, legal framework and business planning — under one roof.
Process design, team structuring, systems implementation and operational improvement. We identify the blockers and implement the fixes — not just the recommendations.
Qualified APM PMQ project managers and Certified Scrum Masters delivering complex engagements on time and within budget. From product launches to business restructures.
Technology & Digital
In-house engineering and design team spanning web, mobile, brand and AI product development. Operating across the UK and Nigeria — and building our own ventures alongside client work.
Custom websites, web applications, e-commerce platforms and mobile apps built by in-house full stack engineers. We design, build and connect your digital presence to your business operations.
Complete brand identity systems — logo design, visual identity, brand guidelines, stationery, social media templates, motion graphics and print materials. In-house designers across all disciplines.
Helping businesses move from manual processes to integrated digital operations. Systems selection, implementation, staff training and ongoing support — connected to our management consultancy practice.
Hawkish Group is building its own suite of AI-powered products. Our engineering team works on live, complex products daily — which means client builds benefit from that same level of capability and ambition.
Businesses we've built
and transformed.
Over nine years, Hawkish has helped founders across the UK, Nigeria and the USA build real businesses. Every client in this portfolio came through referral.
A premium events planning and catering brand built entirely from the ground up. Hawkish delivered the complete business build — brand identity, website, operations structure, legal framework and launch strategy. Michele Catering is now an established name in the UK events market.
Founded by Fabienne N'dri, an innovative Ivorian entrepreneur who developed a unique blend of Afro-Caribbean herbs and spices. Hawkish took her product to an international market through strategic brand development, positioning and distribution strategy.
Founded by Isiaka Yusuf Adesina with a mission to improve road safety in Nigeria by increasing the number of roadworthy vehicles. Hawkish delivered the brand, business model, operational strategy and full business setup for a successful auto repair company.
An organic skincare company dedicated to safe, long-lasting effects without altering natural skin colour. Hawkish supported product branding, business structure and go-to-market strategy in a highly competitive sector crowded with chemically produced alternatives.
A registered online community in the UK connecting parents with licensed childminders and childcare centres. Hawkish built the platform concept, business model, legal structure and operational framework from scratch.
A Nigerian consultancy offering diverse professional services tailored to evolving client needs. Hawkish established the business structure, brand identity and complete digital presence from foundation upwards.
100+ businesses supported since 2016.
The clients above represent a fraction of the businesses Hawkish has supported across accounting, finance, legal, technology, brand and strategy over nine years. Every single engagement came through referral.
Technology built from
real experience.
Every Hawkish venture was born from a problem the founder experienced personally or saw repeatedly in the businesses he was building. These are not ideas. These are solutions.
A services marketplace designed to connect users with trusted, verified and affordable service providers — from transport and medical care to shopping and salon services. Built to make everyday life easier for families and households.
The media, marketing and social media studio that Hawkish never had. Content, brand, social media management and sales — operating from Nigeria to fill the missing capability in the Hawkish ecosystem.
An AI-powered operating system for founders and SMEs. Accounting, finance, business management and reporting — integrated, intelligent and built for people who run businesses without a CFO. Supabase infrastructure deployed May 2026.
A Bloomberg-style financial intelligence module embedded within the HAS Platform. Real-time financial data, market insights and performance analytics — enterprise-grade tools for founders and SMEs.
An AI-powered social media management platform for businesses. Named after the founder's son Khalid — built with the same intention as the name: to create something that grows, endures and matters.
Building the operating system for the next generation of founders.
The HAS Platform, HAWK Terminal, BizTalk and KHALVO are not separate products. They are pieces of one unified AI-powered ecosystem designed to give founders and SMEs the enterprise-level tools that previously only large corporations could access.
What the ecosystem covers
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Hawkish Group.
Every engagement starts with a conversation. Whether you need accounting, legal, technology, strategy — or just need to talk through an idea — we're here.
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Tell us what you're working on. We work with founders at every stage — from the very first idea to scaling an established business.
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A registered practice.
Qualified professionals.
Your finances handled.
Hawkish Accounting is not a side service. It is the foundation the entire organisation was built on — a professional accountancy practice operating since 2016 with HMRC agent status and Companies House filing authority.
Everything your business needs from an accountant.
From your first company registration to your annual accounts, tax returns and payroll — we manage the full accounting lifecycle so you can focus on running your business.
We work with sole traders, limited companies, startups, SMEs and contractors across the UK and Nigeria.
Built for founders
and growing businesses.
Qualified professionals.
Lagos-based.
Our Nigeria team includes a qualified accountant and a qualified legal professional based in Lagos. Nigerian founders and businesses can access the same standard of professional service — accounting, financial advisory and legal guidance — locally delivered with Hawkish Group oversight.
When you authorise Hawkish Accounting as your agent, we deal with HMRC entirely on your behalf. You do not need to call them, write to them or log into your tax account. We handle everything — filings, queries, penalties, correspondence — so you can focus entirely on your business.
Every engagement.
The same standard.
No matter the size, sector or stage — every Hawkish Group engagement follows the same structured six-stage process. You know exactly what to expect from the first conversation to the final handover.
Initial consultation, Client Intake Form and Engagement Letter issued. Your dedicated point of contact assigned. Access to shared client folder set up.
NDA issued and signed. Engagement Letter countersigned. HMRC Agent Authorisation completed for accounting clients. Data processing confirmed under UK GDPR.
Initial invoice raised and sent. Payment confirmed and receipted. Client added to our accounting software. Ongoing billing schedule agreed upfront. No surprises.
Deep-dive discovery meeting. Problem statement agreed. Project timeline created. Milestones, deadlines and review points set. Communication preferences confirmed.
Sprint 1 covers documentation, requirements and initial strategy. Sprint 2 delivers the full scope with regular briefings and updates throughout.
Closure meeting held. All deliverables handed over and confirmed. Documentation archived. Feedback exchanged. Ongoing support options discussed.
What you can always expect.
All emails and calls receive a response within one working day.
All information handled under strict NDA and UK GDPR.
Scope, timeline and fees agreed before any work begins.
If something is not in your best interest, we will tell you.
You are kept informed at every stage of the engagement.
We do not advise and leave. We build and grow alongside you.
Start a conversation.
Every engagement begins with a call or meeting. No commitment. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what you need.
Building a network that
works for founders.
Hawkish Group is actively building institutional partnerships with organisations whose clients need what we offer — referral at scale, not just person to person.
Your clients get more.
You deliver more.
When you refer clients to Hawkish Group, they get a multidisciplinary team covering accounting, legal, strategy, technology and brand — all in one place. You become the person who connected them to the right support.
Every partnership is built on a formal agreement, mutual respect and transparency. We treat every referred client as a reflection of you.
The right partners
for our clients.
Business banking providers serving SMEs who need accountants, formation support and business advisory.
Leicester and East Midlands incubators working with early-stage founders who need full professional support.
Solicitors regularly refer clients to accountants. A formal arrangement with Hawkish means their clients get a qualified, HMRC-registered practice.
University enterprise teams supporting student entrepreneurs and graduate founders building real businesses.
Nigerian and African diaspora business networks in the UK. Hawkish has the cultural understanding, Nigeria team and UK credentials to serve this community uniquely.
Independent coaches who work with founders but don't provide accounting, legal or technology services directly. Hawkish becomes their trusted delivery partner.
Interested in a partnership?
We welcome conversations with any organisation whose clients could benefit from our professional services, consultancy or technology capabilities. Every partnership begins with a conversation.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. Who We Are
Hawkish Group Limited ("Hawkish Group", "we", "us", "our") is registered in England and Wales (CRN: 11720811). We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under registration number ZA306903. Our registered address is 20 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, LE2 8QD.
We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website and in the course of providing our services.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact data — name, email address, phone number, business name
- Financial and accounting data — when you engage us for professional services, including tax records, company information and payroll data
- Communications data — correspondence by email, phone or form submission
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, if analytics are enabled
- Identity verification data — for AML/KYC compliance where required by law
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and provide the services you have requested
- To fulfil our legal and regulatory obligations as an HMRC registered agent, including AML compliance
- To manage our business relationship with you, including invoicing and account management
- To improve our website and services
- To send service-related communications where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
- Contract performance — to deliver services you have engaged us for
- Legal obligation — compliance with HMRC, AML regulations and Companies House requirements
- Legitimate interests — to run and improve our business, respond to enquiries and maintain business records
- Consent — where you have explicitly given consent, such as for marketing communications or cookies
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Accounting and tax records — minimum 6 years as required by HMRC
- AML records — 5 years from the end of the business relationship
- General enquiry data — 2 years from last contact unless a service relationship begins
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:
- HMRC, Companies House, and other regulatory bodies as required by law
- Trusted service providers who assist in delivering our services (e.g. cloud storage, accounting software), under data processing agreements
- Legal and professional advisors where necessary
7. International Transfers
Hawkish Group operates across the UK, Nigeria and the USA. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with UK GDPR.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data where we have no legal obligation to retain it
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability where processing is based on consent or contract
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
10. Contact
For all privacy-related queries:
Hawkish Group Limited
20 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, LE2 8QD
Email: [email protected]
Terms of Service
Last updated: June 2025
1. About These Terms
These Terms of Service govern your use of the Hawkish Group website at hawkishgroup.com and any engagement with Hawkish Group Limited (CRN: 11720811), a company registered in England and Wales ("Hawkish Group", "we", "us"). By using this website, you agree to these terms.
2. Our Services
Hawkish Group provides professional services including accountancy, tax, business formation, management consultancy and technology development. Specific services are governed by separate engagement letters or service agreements, which take precedence over these general terms.
3. Professional Standards
Hawkish Group is an HMRC registered agent and operates in accordance with applicable UK professional standards. Our accounting and tax services are provided in compliance with HMRC regulations, AML requirements and relevant UK legislation.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including the Hawkish Group® name and branding, the Hawkish Method™, written content, design, code and venture names — is the intellectual property of Hawkish Group Limited. Nothing on this site transfers any IP rights to you. You may not reproduce, distribute or use our content without written permission.
5. Venture Brands
KHALVO™, QYNTA™, Workora™, NAVICORE, FOVA™, ZIHA, BizTalk and the HAS Platform are intellectual property of Hawkish Group Limited or its associated entities. All rights reserved.
6. Limitation of Liability
The information on this website is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of any information. Hawkish Group's liability in connection with this website is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
7. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites and linking does not imply endorsement.
8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
9. Changes
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this page.
10. Contact
Hawkish Group Limited
20 Aylestone Drive, Leicester, LE2 8QD
Email: [email protected]