👋 Hi, my name is Sohrab

I am a consultant as well as the UK's leading independent business advisor for corporate immigration. At 22 years of age, I founded my own PropTech venture, StudyFlats, under the endorsement of Newcastle University (UK). Prior to 2020, I scaled StudyFlats to 30+ UK cities whilst successfully navigating the UK's business immigration system.

UK's #1 business consultant for expats & immigrants founders organizations

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Custom services

Consulting
Commercial

Corporate Identity & Branding

Branding and your business identity requires various practical & legal considerations. This includes guiding you through IP, Trade Marks, legal research & other standard protocols.

Public Affairs / Relations

Corporate, small businesses, IGOs, NGOs & non-profits.

Strategy

Advise on strategy across various areas including CSR, commercial & communications.

Reputation Management

Legal, digital (SEO) & tailored consultancy.

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Ad Hoc Writing

I am an all-round professional writer. Whether you need marketing content, a legal letter to your local council, an appeal, or a cover letter for your dream job, I can help.

Research (Academic)

I may be able to provide help in certain subject areas (see my educational qualifications). Contact me for individual queries. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Business Plans

Review & evaluate or write your business pIan.

Funding

Whether it's accelerators, angel investors or VCs, I will help you with finding the right stakeholder, as well as preparing a viable and credible application.

Start-up Consulting

Formulate a viable business idea & guide you through the process of setting up a business.

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Corporate Immigration

Content & Copywriting

As a tech founder (of a highly SEO-reliant company), as well as an expert copywriter, I will create tailored content based on industry trends and research. Thought leadership & inbound marketing are my strongest skills.

Corporate Identity & Branding

Branding and your business identity requires various practical & legal considerations. This includes guiding you through IP, Trade Marks, legal research & other standard protocols.

SEO

Audits, keyword research, content planning, strategy & more. I have 7+ years of experience in SEO & can help you with a strategic plan to take advantage of SEO/inbound marketing.

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Business Planning - UK & Worldwide

I will guide you in the right direction and if necessary (in the case of migrant entrepreneurs), I can also draft & prepare your business plan. My previous work has been accepted by the UK Home Office, Newcastle University and NatWest.

Corporate Immigration / Visa

Having successfully obtained 3 UK Entrepreneur Visas , I am fully aware of the processes (and challenges). I will help you create the perfect business proposal for your endorsement application for the Innovator Founder visa (Note: I do not provide immigration advice as of yet).

Immigration Business Plans

Review, evaluation & writing.

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Clients

Corporate Immigration Business Planning Consulting Market Assessment Market Research Funding Viability Assessment

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My key specialism is helping migrant entrepreneurs with their business planning for the purpose of obtaining business visas.

I will help founders develop viable and credible business propositions based on solid foundations.

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FAQ

About Sohrab Vazir

Sohrab Vazir is an entrepreneur and business consultant. He specialises in corporate immigration, early ventures and communications.

His notable projects include StudyFlats, which he started under the endorsement of Newcastle University as an immigrant entrepreneur. Prior to 2020, StudyFlats operated across 30 UK cities.

Who do I work with?
  • Founders

 

  • Jobseekers / Graduates / Students

 

  • Immigrant entrepreneurs
  • Migrants

 

  • Enterprise / Corporate
  • IGOs / NGOs
  • Non-profits
Are you affiliated with any company?

No, I am not affiliated with any entity with respect to my services or other matters (unless stated otherwise).

I am an independent business consultant, and operate via my company registered in the UK. 

Are you an immigration advisor?

No, I am not an immigration advisor or lawyer. 

I am a business consultant and focus on the commercial aspect of clients’ affairs.

My services would be relevant regardless of my clients applying for a visa or not, as they solely concern business matters.

If you require immigration advice or assistance with your casework, please refer to the OISC to find a regulated immigration advisor.

 

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💻 Experience

Sohrab Vazir
Remote, Global

Business Consultant & Startup Advisor

Helping founders & SMEs with their ventures on a freelance basis. My interest lies primarily in working with founders, SMEs as well as international and migrant entrepreneurs.

StudyFlats
United Kingdom

Founder & CEO | StudyFlats.com

StudyFlats is a PropTech start-up simplifying renting for students.

As a solo non-technical founder & prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I grew the business whilst undergoing a competitive business visa scheme and receiving recognition from other external stakeholders such as NatWest.

🚀 Milestones

  • Business development & property portfolio growth from 2 to 30+ UK cities (10,000 students rooms)
  • 1,000+ students consulted & assisted
  • Enquiries from 50+ countries
  • 2 endorsements from Newcastle University for business visas (annually limited to 20 out of 6,000 students)
  • UK Home Office approval for several business visa schemes
Potential.ly
United Kingdom

Head of Marketing & PR

Potential.ly is a learning & discovery EdTech platform adopted by 70+ colleges & universities across the UK & Ireland.

  • Business Development (B2B / HigherEd)
  • Communications, PR & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Managing content creation across all channels & mediums, as well as individual production of thought leadership research
  • Identifying opportunities to reach new market segments and expand market share
  • Implementing & executing short-term & long-term marketing strategies
  • Crafting & executing digital campaigns (SEO, SMO, PPC)
  • KPI evaluation & reporting
Cloud Data Service
United Kingdom

Research & Marketing Assistant

CDS provides SaaS solutions for the medical sector. 

  • SaaS Sales: public and private healthcare organisations
Keele University
United Kingdom

International Student Ambassador

Cross-cultural program management - In charge of a summer program designed for international students in pre-sessional English courses. 

🎓 Education

LLM (Master of Laws) International Legal Studies

Thesis | The impact of international terrorism & non-state actors on the law on the use of force (Jus ad bellum)

BA (Dual Honours) Business Management & International Relations

🌱 Personal Development

Received two endorsements for the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme (annually limited to 20 international students out of 6,000)

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Newcastle University Endorsee



Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA)

 

 

Shortlisted as a finalist for the “Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year” category for the North East

 

 

Accepted onto & successfully completed NatWest’s 6-month entrepreneur accelerator program

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NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator

Personal Journey Moments

With Sara Davies MBE | NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards (2019)

North East Student Housing Awards (2017)

LLM Thesis Submission

First Job | Keele University

StudyFlats | Year 1

NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards Finalist (2019)

🔍 Expertise

Start-ups

95%

Business Development

95%

Business Planning

95%

Digital Marketing

90%

Marketplaces

90%

Management Consulting

90%

Project Management

90%

Compliance & Legal (Commercial / SMEs)

75%

Public Relations

70%

HR & Recruitment

75%

Industry Specialism

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • EdTech
  • Education
  • Government Administration
  • Immigration
  • Non-proft & NGO
  • Real Estate
  • PropTech
  • Travel

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Disclaimer *Please note my services are only limited to business planning, and company consultation. I do not offer immigration advice in any shape or form.

If you require an immigration advisor, please refer to the OISC website for more information.

Company Address

Interhousing Limited 

The Racquets Court,
3 College St,
Newcastle upon Tyne  | NE1 8JG
United Kingdom

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