A4G Founder Malcolm Palmer Releases Second Book

Following the success of his debut book Accidental Millionaires, Malcolm Palmer—founder of A4G Chartered Accountants—has released his second title, Making Your Business Less Dependent on You, a practical guide to helping owner-managers build a self-sustaining business.

Drawing on over 30 years of experience advising small business owners, Malcolm has once again turned his observations and insights into a resource that speaks directly to the real-world challenges entrepreneurs face every day. While Accidental Millionaires explored the mindset behind successful business owners (with insights from sporting legends Steve Backley and Roger Black), his latest book focuses on the systems, strategies, and structures that allow businesses to thrive—even when their founder takes a step back.

“In working with hundreds of owner-managers, I noticed a common thread,” says Malcolm. “So many were stuck in the day-to-day, unable to grow or take a break because the business relied too heavily on them. This book is my answer to that problem.”

Making Your Business Less Dependent on You is written for business owners who:

• Feel like they can’t take time off without things falling apart
• Want to grow but are too busy just keeping up
• Are thinking about selling, but know the business can’t run without them
• Crave a better work-life balance—without sacrificing profitability

Through the fictional story of the Bright family and their business, Bright Interiors, Malcolm illustrates the common traps that many business owners fall into and shows readers exactly how to escape them. Packed with actionable advice on delegation, systemisation, team empowerment and leadership, this book is both engaging and practical.

And Malcolm isn’t just talking the talk—he’s walked the same path. On 1st March 2025, Malcolm achieved the goal he lays out in the book by officially making A4G less dependent on him, announcing two new Managing Partners, Emma White and Josh Curties, to lead the firm forward along with the management board. It marks a major milestone in both the company’s evolution and Malcolm’s personal journey as a business owner who’s built a sustainable, scalable business that can thrive without his day-to-day involvement.

“Your business should work for you—not the other way around,” Malcolm explains. “This book helps you start making that shift.”

Making Your Business Less Dependent on You is available now in digital format, with audible and print versions to follow. You can download the e-book for free from the A4G website or get it on your Kindle for just 99p.

About the Author:

Malcolm Palmer is the founder of A4G Chartered Accountants and a leading adviser to owner-managed businesses in the UK. With decades of experience helping business owners grow, restructure, and prepare for exit, Malcolm is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to build businesses that support their personal goals—not consume them.