Business Consulting · UK & Europe

Consulting
from someone
who's built it.

I'm Karl Konicz — a hands-on operator with businesses running across security services, property, and consulting. I work with businesses that are stuck and ready to scale — across operations, automation, personal brand, and financial strategy. And when the job calls for it, I bring in the right specialists too.

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7
Businesses built
& operating
1–6
Month programmes,
weekly sessions
30
Minute first call,
free, no pitch
Circle UK Group Ltd Group holding company
Circle Security Services Founded & operating
Circle Homes Ltd Property — built from scratch
Circle Facilities Management Ltd Operations at scale
Circle UK Group Franchise Ltd Franchise model — UK wide
Circle Academy Ltd Training & development

"Your coaching style is excellent, and you have an incredible amount of knowledge about how to start, manage and grow a company. Most importantly, your experience and practical knowledge really stood out."

Coaching programme client, 2026
Recent work

What it looks like in practice.

Three real engagements, anonymised at the clients' request. Where each business was, what we did, and where it is now.

Security services · Compliance

From thin cover and late filings to the meetings that bring regular work

A one-year-old security firm with thirty staff was losing serious buyers at the first hard question. Twelve sessions put the foundations right, in the order the next contract needed them.

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Facilities management · Cash flow

Closing a cash-flow gap by renegotiating the terms that caused it

Carrying clients' payment terms out of its own pocket, and struggling to pay suppliers and workers as a result. Six sessions built a costing model and rehearsed every renegotiation. The clients stayed.

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Portable cabins · Networking

Five years in business, and the first time in a room full of strangers

The owner had never been to a networking event. Sixteen sessions chose the right rooms and built the habit. Two new clients in the first month, five by the third, every one through a relationship.

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About Karl

An operator, not just an advisor.

Karl Konicz — Next Horizon Consulting

"I've built a group of businesses from the ground up — across security, property, facilities, franchising, and training. I know what it takes because I'm still doing it."

I'm Karl Konicz — founder and owner of the Circle Group of companies and principal consultant at Next Horizon Consulting. My background isn't in classrooms or case studies, it's in the day-to-day reality of building and scaling businesses across multiple sectors in competitive UK markets.

Across the Circle Group I've built and operated businesses in security services, property, facilities management, franchising, and training and development. Each one built from scratch. That breadth of real operational experience is what I bring to clients through Next Horizon Consulting — whether they need strategy, process improvement, leadership development, or simply someone who's been in the same position and knows the way out.

I work with small business owners, SMEs, and corporate teams across the UK and Europe. Hands-on, direct, and focused on results you can measure.

Founder & Owner
Circle UK Group Ltd
Active
Founder & Owner
Circle Security Services
Active
Co-Founder
Circle Homes Ltd
Active
Founder & Owner
Circle Facilities Management Ltd
Active
Founder & Owner
Circle UK Group Franchise Ltd
Active
Founder & Owner
Circle Academy Ltd
Active
Owner & Principal Consultant
Next Horizon Consulting Ltd
Est. 2024
What I offer

Five core services.

For businesses that are stuck and ready to scale — whatever that takes.

01
Strategy
Consulting
Most businesses hit a ceiling not because the idea is wrong, but because the strategy hasn't kept up. I work with founders and leadership teams to diagnose exactly what's blocking growth — whether that's market positioning, financial structure, the wrong priorities, or simply not knowing the next step — and build a clear, executable plan to move forward.
Growth
02
Business Process
Improvement
Scaling a business manually is exhausting and expensive. I look at your operations end-to-end — identifying what can be automated, what needs redesigning, and what's simply costing you more than it should. The result is a leaner, faster business that doesn't fall apart as it grows. This includes systems, tools, workflows, and the people running them.
Operations
03
Leadership
Coaching
Strong businesses are built by strong leaders. I work one-to-one with founders, directors, and senior managers — clearer decisions, stronger teams, less firefighting. Drawing on real experience running and scaling companies, not just theory.
People
04
Personal Brand
Building
In today's market, people buy from people they trust — and your personal brand is often the most underused asset in your business. I help founders and directors build a credible, visible presence online and offline that opens doors, attracts clients, and positions you as the authority in your space.
Brand
05
Access to Finance
& Funding
One of the biggest reasons businesses stay stuck is not knowing where the money is. I connect ambitious businesses with the right financial sources — from business loans and investment to grants and growth funding — and help you approach them the right way, with the right story.
Finance
The network

One consultant. A full team behind him.

When your business needs more than consulting, I bring the right people in. I have access to a trusted group of specialists across legal, finance, marketing, technology, HR, and operations — so you get exactly the expertise your situation demands, without paying for a full agency.

This means you get senior, hands-on support at every stage of scaling — coordinated through one point of contact, with no confusion and no gaps.

Legal & Compliance
Contracts, business structure, regulatory guidance
Finance & Investment
Funding, accounting, financial planning
Marketing & Brand
Digital marketing, content, brand strategy
Technology & Automation
Systems, software, process automation
HR & People
Recruitment, team structure, culture & performance
Who I work with

Built for ambitious businesses.

From sole traders to corporate teams — if you're serious about growth, we'll work well together.

Small Business Owners

You've built something real and now you're ready to grow — but you need a clear strategy and someone who's been in the same position to help you get there.

SMEs Scaling Up

You've outgrown your original setup but your processes, systems, and leadership structures haven't kept up. I help you build the foundations for the next level.

Corporate Teams

Larger organisations that need an independent perspective on strategy, operations, or leadership development — without the overhead of a big consultancy.

📍

Based in Hertfordshire, UK — working with clients across the UK and Europe. In-person and remote engagements available.

How I work

Straightforward from day one.

01

Discovery Call

A free 30-minute conversation to understand your situation, your goals, and whether we're a good fit. No pitch, no pressure.

Free · 30 mins
02

Diagnosis

A proper look under the bonnet — your strategy, processes, team, and challenges. I ask the questions others miss.

Structured review
03

Plan & Priorities

A clear, prioritised action plan. Not a 40-page document — a practical roadmap with real timelines and measurable outcomes.

Clear deliverables
04

Implement Together

I stay involved through delivery. Hands-on support until the results are embedded and holding.

Ongoing support
Industries

Sectors I know well.

Security Services
Property & Real Estate
Professional Services
Operations & Logistics
Financial Services
Retail & Hospitality
Technology & SaaS
Construction & Trades
Franchising & Licensing
Get in touch

Let's talk about your next move.

The quickest way to start is to pick a time. Thirty minutes, free, no pitch. Tell me what you're working on, what's not working, and what you want to achieve.

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