Business Growth Partner

Your business is not broken. But something is not working.

You have built a business. You have customers, employees, experience and a track record. But growth has slowed, the same problems keep coming back, decisions take too long, profit is not where it should be, or too much still depends on you.

You know the business could be doing better. But, you just cannot see the whole picture clearly enough from inside it.

That is where I come in.

I work alongside owners, founders and senior leadership teams to work out what is really holding the business back, decide what needs to change and make sure the important things actually happen.

I’m not here to give you more theory or another thick strategy document. I bring practical, commercial thinking, challenge, experience and accountability to the issues that matter.

What could be different?

• Planned growth rather than accidental.
• A leadership team that knows what matters and who owns what.
• Numbers you understand and use to make decisions.
• Fewer recurring problems and more problems properly solved.
• Better use of resources, capacity, cash and time.
• A business that performs without everything landing back in your lap.
• A clearer roadmap through next stage growth, succession, or full or partial exit.

You may be here because...

• Business is growing, but not fast enough.
• Sales are reasonable but profit is disappointing.
• You are constantly firefighting.
• Your leadership team is capable but not fully aligned or accountable.
• The business still relies too heavily on you.
• You are preparing for succession, sale, expansion or a major change.
• You know something needs to change but can’t identify the real blockage.

Growth & Performance

Get clear on the real commercial issues and focus on the few changes that will make the biggest difference.

Leadership Teams

Bring clarity, challenge and accountability to the senior team so strategy turns into action.

Business Growth Management

Build the plan, numbers and actions needed to move the business forward and keep it moving.

Non-Executive Support

Bring an experienced, independent voice into board and senior-level decision making without becoming part of the day-to-day management operation.

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Read The Grown-Up Business

Practical tools, ideas and experience for owners who want a stronger, more profitable and more manageable business. The Grown-Up Business: Amazon.co.uk

Work with me

Business Growth Partner support through growth, performance improvement, leadership, facilitation and Non-Executive work.