What MITM SERVICES LTD does

MITM SERVICES LTD, operating as MITM Business Consultants, is a privately held business advisory firm founded in 2021 by Artak Abrahamyan and headquartered in Palm Desert, California. The company delivers relationship-based consulting to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, covering business planning, financial management, sales and marketing strategy, overhead reduction, employee retention, business credit, real estate investment advisory, and business brokerage. Its product portfolio includes structured consulting packages for new and existing businesses alongside three tiered monthly subscriptions: MITM Membership ($100/month) for ongoing advisory access, MITM School ($197/month) for online business ownership training, and the MITM Network Partner Program ($150/month) for referral partners. The core technology layer is delivered through an ADP partnership that wraps ADP's payroll, HR compliance, benefits, and retirement platform with MITM's local-service delivery. Additional partnerships with Transworld Business Advisors, National Business Capital, LendingOne, and Keller Williams extend MITM's offering into business brokerage, SBA financing, real estate lending, and realtor education respectively. The company serves 200+ clients primarily across Southern California SMBs, with reported 98% client retention and a self-disclosed 97% client growth rate.

Name

MITM SERVICES LTD

Legal name

MITM Business Consultants

Website

https://mitm.services/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MITM Business Consultants is a founder-led SMB advisory firm delivering business, financial, and HR consulting to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs via subscriptions, packaged services, and ADP-powered payroll.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hounslow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Business Consulting Services: Custom business consulting engagements providing strategic guidance across management, sales, marketing, overhead reduction, and employee retention. Delivered through scheduled consultations and ongoing advisory relationships.
2. MITM Membership: Monthly subscription providing ongoing access to business consultants, monthly private one-on-one sessions, network access to professionals, exclusive podcasts, and lending partner connections. Priced at $100/month.
3. MITM School Online Course: Comprehensive online training course for aspiring business owners covering business planning, financial management, marketing, and business ownership skills. Delivered through video lectures, quizzes, and coaching sessions. Priced at $197/month.
4. Partner Network Membership: Monthly membership program for business professionals seeking referrals from MITM's client base. Provides listing in exclusive partner directory, monthly meetings with MITM specialist, and marketing material distribution. Priced at $150/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MITM SERVICES LTD operates as MITM Business Consulting, a relationship-based business consulting firm that delivers personalized strategic advisory services to small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and existing businesses. The firm offers a portfolio of consulting services covering marketing strategy, sales strategy, business credit, management training, employee retention, overhead reduction, real estate investment, and business brokerage, delivered through scheduled consultations. These services are complemented by subscription-based programs (MITM Membership and MITM School) and an ADP-powered payroll/HR delivery partnership.

Product overview

MITM is a business consulting firm offering a portfolio of consulting services organized around its core ADP-powered payroll and HR platform. The company provides individual consulting services (Business Credit, Management, Overhead Reduction, Employee Retention, Sales Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Real Estate Investors, Business Brokers, Website & Logo Design) alongside structured membership programs (MITM Membership at $100/month for ongoing consultant access, MITM School at $197/month for online business training) and the MITM Network Partner Program at $150/month for business referrals. MITM positions itself as a relationship-based consulting firm that combines ADP's technology platform with personalized local service for businesses and individuals in the Palm Desert, California area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MITM School: A comprehensive online training course for aspiring business owners created by founder Artak Abrahamyan, covering business development, financial management, marketing strategies, and business growth.
• MITM Membership

Products and services

• ADP-Powered Payroll, Timekeeping & HR Services Comprehensive payroll, timekeeping, and HR solutions powered by ADP technology and personalized by MITM's local team. Includes automated payroll and tax filing, employee benefits administration, workers' compensation, and retirement plans. Targeted at growing small businesses needing streamlined HR and payroll infrastructure without dedicated internal staff.
• MITM Membership Monthly subscription at $100/month providing direct access to a dedicated MITM business consultant, monthly 60-minute private consultations, exclusive access to MITM podcasts, and access to the MITM professional network and lending partners. Targeted at small business owners seeking ongoing advisory relationships.
• MITM School Comprehensive online training course for aspiring small business owners, created by founder Artak Abrahamyan. Covers business planning, financial management, team building, marketing, and business scaling through video lectures, quizzes, downloadable resources, case studies, Q&A sessions, and one-on-one coaching. Priced at $197/month.
• Marketing Strategy Consulting Strategic marketing consulting that helps businesses develop comprehensive marketing strategies, integrate digital marketing, and optimize marketing resource allocation to drive sustainable growth. Targeted at small business owners needing marketing direction.
• Sales Strategy Consulting Sales management consulting following a six-step process: planning the sales process, hiring the right people, designing the sales strategy, forecasting sales results, reporting sales, and analyzing sales efforts. Targeted at small businesses looking to systematize their sales operations.
• Business Credit Consulting Business credit building and financing consultation, providing guidance on utilizing business credit, available credit products, and connecting clients with National Business Capital for SBA loans, business lines of credit, equipment financing, and startup funding.
• Management Training Management development and training focused on building stronger managers, improving leadership skills, reducing workplace stress, and retaining top talent within organizations. Targeted at small business owners needing management team development.
• Employee Retention Consulting Consulting to assess and address employee turnover and retention issues, helping identify root causes of employee disengagement and develop strategies for a positive, productive work environment. Targeted at small business owners facing workforce challenges.
• Overhead Reduction Consulting Financial consulting to analyze monthly indirect costs, calculate overhead percentages, and identify areas for adjustments to improve profit margins while maintaining quality. Targeted at small businesses seeking cost optimization.
• Website & Logo Design Services Custom web development and logo design services creating professional, mobile-optimized, SEO-friendly websites and memorable brand logos that communicate business values and drive customer engagement. Targeted at small businesses needing brand identity and web presence.
• Real Estate Investment Consulting Real estate investment advisory including partnership with LendingOne for rental loans, fix-and-flip loans, multifamily bridge loans, and new construction loans. Targeted at real estate investors seeking financing solutions.
• New Business Consulting Package Comprehensive consulting package for new business owners covering business plan development, digital transformation strategy, cost assessment, and financing options to help entrepreneurs successfully launch their businesses. Targeted at aspiring and new entrepreneurs.
• Existing Business Consulting Package Consulting services for established businesses focusing on cash flow projection, credit utilization strategies, and leveraging MITM's professional network to optimize operations and increase profitability. Targeted at established small business owners.
• Business Brokerage Services Business buying, selling, and franchise consulting provided through partnership with Transworld Business Advisors, helping business owners navigate the complex process of business transitions and acquisitions. Targeted at business owners seeking to sell or acquire businesses.
• Business Acquisition Consulting Consulting services for new business owners acquiring existing businesses, covering audit of existing processes, company culture analysis, and strategic change management planning. Targeted at entrepreneurs purchasing existing businesses.
• MITM Network Partner Program Monthly partner network membership at $150/month providing exclusive partner listing, monthly consultations with MITM specialists, and direct referrals from MITM's client base. Targeted at business professionals seeking referrals from MITM clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% client retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADP (Automatic Data Processing)coreTechnology or IntegrationMITM partners with ADP, a global leader in payroll and human capital management with over 70 years of experience serving 500,000+ clients in 140+ countries. ADP provides cutting-edge technology for payroll processing, tax filing, HR compliance, benefits administration, and retirement plans. MITM delivers ADP's solutions with personalized local support, combining technology scale with hands-on service.
• Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella ValleycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMITM partners with Transworld Business Advisors (DRE #02120938), a business brokerage firm with over 40 years of industry experience. Transworld specializes in business sales, franchises, and mergers & acquisitions, serving as the world's leader in marketing and sales of businesses and commercial real estate. MITM refers clients seeking to buy or sell businesses to Transworld's sophisticated brokerage services.
• Keller WilliamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Artak Abrahamyan provides financial literacy and education services to existing and aspiring realtors through partnership with Keller Williams, delivering expertise on financial planning and business management to real estate professionals.
• Hilgenberg GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Artak Abrahamyan provides financial literacy and education through partnership with the Hilgenberg Group, offering business and financial guidance to aspiring realtors and business owners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EOS Worldwide: EOS Worldwide implements the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a structured coaching and consulting framework for small and mid-sized businesses. Highly comparable to MITM in target customer (SMB owners) and service model (ongoing advisory + implementation).
• Strategic Coach: Strategic Coach provides subscription-based business coaching for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Directly comparable to MITM's recurring membership model and SMB advisory positioning.
• ActionCOACH: ActionCOACH is a global business coaching franchise serving SMBs across sales, marketing, team building, and operations. Closely aligned with MITM's portfolio of coaching services and SMB target segment.
• Gazelles International: Gazelles International (founded by Verne Harnish) delivers growth consulting and the Scaling Up methodology to small and mid-sized businesses. Comparable to MITM's strategy, growth, and operational consulting offerings for SMB owners.
• The Growth Coach: The Growth Coach is a coaching franchise serving SMB owners across sales, marketing, and operations. Direct peer given shared focus on SMB owners needing hands-on strategy and execution support.
• B2B CFO Partners: B2B CFO Partners provides outsourced CFO and financial advisory services to small and mid-sized businesses. Closely comparable to MITM's business credit, overhead reduction, and financial planning consulting lines.

Broad incumbents

• SCORE: SCORE is a U.S. non-profit network providing free business mentoring, workshops, and resources to small business owners. Competes with MITM in the SMB advisory market as a free, broad-scale incumbent alternative.
• Insperity: Insperity is a PEO offering HR, payroll, benefits, and performance support to SMBs. Overlaps with MITM's ADP-powered payroll/HR line as a broader incumbent serving the same SMB customer.

Others

• ADP: ADP is MITM's strategic payroll/HR technology partner, serving 500,000+ clients globally. Included as an ecosystem partner — MITM is both a customer and a local distribution layer for ADP's SMB offerings.
• National Business Capital: National Business Capital is a fintech SMB lending marketplace that MITM refers clients to. Adjacent ecosystem participant comparable to MITM's business credit and financing advisory service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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