Raheel Sheikh, Business Consultant
Raheel Sheikh is a business consultant and founder of Acquisitions LLC, Startup Business Bureau & More, offering business consultancy services and business advisory services built on strategic advisory, real execution and long-term value, from first build to final exit. Searching for a business consultant near me? Book an online session from anywhere.
Where it all began
From banking to building businesses
I started my career in banking, and today I provide business advisory services to investors who establish, buy and grow businesses.
For more than a decade, I have worked as a business mentor, coaching entrepreneurs, investors and business owners on how to establish, acquire, scale and exit their businesses. I also guide them through the decisions along the way, drawing on my experience as the owner and operator of over 16 enterprises.
My practice focuses on corporate strategy, acquisitions, investment advisory and U.S. market entry.
The Career Journey of Raheel Sheikh, Business Consultant
A banker's discipline, an owner's experience as a business consultant
Banking Career: Standard Chartered Bank, then ADCB
I started my career at Standard Chartered Bank, where I was first exposed to risk, portfolio management and financial services. I then relocated to Dubai and joined Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB). Over seven years across these two institutions, I studied how capital is valued, protected and used. Today, I bring that same discipline to my business consultancy services.
I never lost that habit. I still approach every opportunity the way a banker would, starting with risk and cash flow.
Leaving a Lucrative Career for an Uncertain Start
I left a lucrative career to start my own business, and the early days were not easy. To make sure my team got paid, I sold personal items, including my laptop and phone. To make sure they always had a place to work, I paid the office rent. That period showed me what business owners face every month, which is why I treat my clients' capital with the same care.
Where I Mastered How to Build a Business
My first business after leaving banking was Mahandru Associates. It moved me from advising within an organization to managing my own business. It also taught me that building a trustworthy team takes far more time than building a plan, a lesson I now share through my business mentorship.
Opening the Door to U.S. Market Entry
After successfully starting, running and scaling my ventures overseas, I founded Startup Business Bureau to help foreign entrepreneurs start and expand their companies in the United States.
Acquisitions LLC: Business Advisory Services
Business consultancy for the whole business lifecycle
Acquisitions LLC was founded by Raheel Sheikh on a simple observation: most entrepreneurs hire different advisors for each stage of a business, and none of them sees the full picture. That is why we offer business consultancy services built around the whole lifecycle: Build, Buy, Scale and Exit.
Finding a business for sale is only the first step. A sound acquisition means evaluating the opportunity, understanding how the business actually operates and testing its commercial potential. It also means planning for the day after closing. In my experience, acquisitions are often won or lost in the integration that follows, so that planning starts before the deal closes.
Looking for a business consultant near me? Whether you are buying your first company or planning an exit, you can book a consultation online and get the same structured guidance, wherever you are.
Portfolio: Business Advisory Services Backed by Ownership
Sixteen-Plus Businesses Behind My Business Consultancy
As a business consultant, I advise from experience because I have run these businesses myself. Each one has taught me something different about margins, hiring and what breaks first when a company grows too fast. This portfolio is the foundation of my business consultancy services and business mentorship, and it spans several industries:
Errandables
Together with Washables
The Cleanables
Cleaning and detailing services
DriveX
Together with Carvest
Techvest
An AI automation agency
FlipAnyBusiness
Helping owners buy and sell businesses
Salaar Ventures
Contracting services
Seats at the Table: Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships Supporting My Business Consultancy
As a business consultant, I joined the Forbes Business Council. I am also a member of the following professional bodies, which keep my business advisory services and business mentorship connected to the wider business, investment and trade community:
The Work I Intend to Keep Doing
I measure success by three things:
I plan to keep helping entrepreneurs make clearer decisions, whether they are starting a business, buying one, or bringing an existing venture into a new market.
Understand before you invest, plan before you expand, and build something that lasts.