Insurance? Sorted. CQC Fees? Covered. The Rest? A True Partnership

When we say we’re here to support you — we mean it.

But we also mean this:

We’re not here to run your business for you.
We’re here to run it with you.

And that starts with being crystal clear about who’s responsible for what.

So, let’s break it down.

What Big Sister Pays For

We fund the two things that get your business officially and legally off the ground — and set you up to win clients fast:

  1. Business Insurance

We’ll source, pay for, and set up the right business insurance so you can begin trading safely and legally. It’s non-negotiable — and it’s on us.

  1. CQC Application Fees

We don’t want bureaucracy to be a barrier. That’s why we cover your CQC application fees and guide you through the process to help you get registered faster.

What We Don’t Fund

Let’s be clear — this is a partnership, not a bank loan, and it’s definitely not a salary-funded franchise.

Here’s what remains your responsibility as the Director and business owner:

  • Staff Wages – You’re running a business. It needs to support its own team.
  • Office Rent or Utilities – The basics of running your business day-to-day are yours to manage.
  • Director Salary – We don’t pay you a wage. Your reward is sweat equity and long-term profit through ownership.
  • Equipment or Tech – We’ll advise and recommend, but any operational tools are your business investment.

So Why 50/50 If We Don’t Fund Everything?

Because we invest in the hardest, most expensive, and most time-consuming part of growing a care business:

  • Clients.
  • Contracts.
  • Cash flow-generating opportunities.

We bring the work in — from private clients, local authorities, and NHS bids — so your calendar doesn’t sit empty.

And we don’t just help you win work. We give you:

If you were to build this infrastructure yourself? You’d be looking at over £150,000 per year in salaries, software, and support.

With Big Sister, it’s part of the partnership.

We Take Dividends — Not a Monthly Fee

We’re not taking money out of the business before it’s ready.

  • We don’t charge licensing fees.
  • We don’t invoice you every month.
  • We don’t expect anything before the business is profitable.

We only take dividends when you do — and only if the business can afford them.

This means our goals are 100% aligned. We only succeed if you do.

A Partnership Based on Shared Responsibility

We’re not looking for a co-founder who needs saving — we’re looking for a shareholder who’s ready to lead.

We’ll handle the growth engine.

You’ll handle the day-to-day operations.

And together, we’ll build something extraordinary — fast, confidently, and on solid ground.

Want to See Exactly What’s Included?

Download the Big Sister brochure here
Watch the Frontline to Founder Playlist on YouTube
Join the Big Sister Waitlist or Book a Call
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Don’t forget to subscribe to Big Sister, so you always have support in your pocket

Because once you’re clear on what we fund — and what we don’t — the power of the Big Sister model becomes impossible to ignore.