Do I need a business idea?
No. The Startup Desk bundle includes an optional shortlist built around your skills, time, budget and access to customers.
Can I use this for a business I already run?
Yes. Add your website and accounts to build a review of costs, cash, operations, people and growth. Your Business Desk includes an action plan, competitor monitoring and sales opportunity research. Link your registered company for Companies House details and filing alerts.
Is this software or a service?
Both, with separate scope. Your Startup Desk is self-service software. Your Business Desk has an early-access workspace and a supported pilot with human setup and review help agreed before joining.
Does it connect to my accounts?
You can upload reports exported from your accounting software and check the extracted figures. Companies House lookup is available for registered company details and historical filed accounts. Xero and QuickBooks connections are awaiting activation; availability is shown in the workspace.
Can it help me find customers?
Sales & Growth researches suitable organisations, referral partners and other channels, with source links and draft approaches. Public signals show possible fit, not confirmed demand. You choose whom to contact; brighterdesk does not send messages.
How much do I have to enter myself?
Start with your business name, website and financial reports. Research and document extraction fill in the starting information and draft your review. Select the right registered company when needed, check important figures and use Edit to correct details or add context.
Does it implement AI tools for me?
No. The current workspace and pilot help you decide what to test. Tool setup, integrations and staff training are planned services with scope and fees to be agreed separately if offered.
Will it prove demand or guarantee savings?
No. Research does not prove demand. A capacity estimate is not cash saved. You run the test and record evidence of what actually happened.
What happens to my information?
Saved private projects and Business records are linked to your account. Document extraction and assessments send the submitted information to OpenAI. Avoid personal records and secrets. Read the privacy notice for current details.
What happens after the free pilot?
There is no automatic paid conversion. Free access, support scope and what happens afterwards must be agreed before you enrol. Any paid continuation would be a separate choice.