Business Advisory
Why might I need Business Advisory services?
It can be lonely at the top!
As a founder or business owner of a small or medium sized business (SME) it can be tough. When you are everybody's boss, who do you confide in, talk things through or get another perspective?
Unlike larger organisations, you don’t have a large Board of experienced peers to bounce ideas with or share the load.
As you scale up, your time is consumed, leading the business and managing teams, rather than focusing on future growth. Working in the business, not on the business.
You may start to feel ill equipped to develop operational and people practices capable of managing and governing the business you can’t step away.
Or maybe, you are great at the specialism of your organisation, but less experienced in all that comes with driving and motivating a larger organisation for growth.
You’re not alone, it’s a challenge faced whenever you scale up. What served you previously, is perhaps not adequate now.
Non Executive Advisor
Whether you are looking for a formal Non-Executive Director, or a trusted ‘critical friend’ we can help.
You may envisage attendance at a monthly Board meeting, or someone to guide, advise and to bounce ideas with in a more informal setting, we create the perfect solution for you.
Providing both face-to-face and remote support, as a non-executive advisor, on a retained basis, we can fill the gap, support your needs and all in a way that fits your business.
Our advisory experience includes;
Health, Domiciliary and Social Care
Operations, Culture and People
Strategy, Business Planning and Change
Accountancy, Finance and Commercial
Manufacturing, Distribution and Supply Chain
Quality and Compliance
Helping founders and owners scale with focus.
Growing a business throws up fresh challenges at every stage, and it can be hard to find the time, perspective or support to work on the business, not just in it.
Our business coaching is a blend of strategic thinking, practical challenge, and clear accountability. It’s designed to help you step back, see the bigger picture, and make confident decisions that move the business forward.
We help clients:
Get clear on strategic priorities
Build and lead high-performing teams
Align leadership and culture with growth plans
Navigate acquisitions, partnerships, transitions or scale-ups
Stay grounded and resilient through change
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all model. It’s coaching shaped around your business, your goals, and your way of leading, with commercial impact front and centre.
Let’s explore how coaching could support your growth.
What's the plan?
Let’s talk succession, business sale… or just the ability to step away a little, to enjoy the benefits of business ownership.
Is your team equipped to continue in your footsteps? Capable of running and growing the business?
Who would replace you?
Leadership structure, development and succession are high on a PE investors agenda.
PE backed businesses are anticipated to evolve and grow at pace.
Senior leaders will be required to manage high expectations, aggressive growth targets and significant organisational change.
Are they ready?
Leadership capability is a core component of value creation
Improving leadership development practices, addressing gaps in succession and fostering a leadership culture which aligns to PE investor or a buyer’s expectations is essential to maximise value.
Developing capability and creating clear succession plans are also key to general business success, and sustainable growth.
The senior leader layer within larger organisation are tasked with operational execution, goal achievement, and general management.
In smaller organisations, that typically falls to the owner or the most senior executives, diverting attention from the future.
Upskill leaders today to future proof your business tomorrow
Strong, capable leadership doesn’t just happen; it’s built.
And in fast-paced, growing businesses, the gap between where leaders are now and where they need to be can show up quickly.
Less experienced leaders may rely on command-and-control tactics rather than leveraging the art of soft power to support optimal team performance, drive lasting engagement and inspire action. Soft skills, empathy, communication, emotional intelligence and storytelling aren't just nice to haves, they're essential for teams to reach their peak performance.
Whether it's managing people for the first time, leading through growth and change, or stepping into more strategic roles, many SME leaders are doing it on instinct, without the tools, support or confidence they need to lead well. That’s where we come in.
