SME SCALEUP

As entrepreneurs ourselves we understand the highs and lows of running a business and specialise in helping SME’s who have reached the point where they want to scale-up and grow.  Helping the organisation to soar brings joy to our hearts and is our reason for doing what we do.

We don’t do this for you, we do it with you so that you develop the necessary skills to continue to grow. By working with you, we help you to clarify direction, foster an open and innovative culture and embrace digital technologies, empowering your businesses to navigate the dynamic landscape, seize a competitive edge, and secure long-term success.

As a business grows, so should the skills, knowledge and understanding of the leadership team. The leadership skills required to scale-up are somewhat different to those required when the business started out.  The very nature and drive of the entrepreneur/s is what made it a great business in the first place.  If the ambition is to scale-up and become larger and/or increase revenues, it is important for the entrepreneur/s to learn to delegate responsibility for the day to day running of the business, so that they can continue to do what they do best or as is often the case, the entrepreneur/s end up holding it back. 

Defining the business purpose, shaping the strategy and channelling passion, helps entrepreneurs determine where they add the most value, enabling them to recognise that it’s time to trust and empower the people they employ. 

Developing the senior team and delegating responsibilities will enable the entrepreneur to lead effectively, rather than trying to ‘do’ everything. Delegating may seem relatively straightforward and simple. However, our collective experience has shown that what may seem obvious and simple is often not so clear-cut, especially for those who have invested their entire being into bringing the business to a stage where such transformations become imperative. 

Chris is an experienced professional specialising in leadership and management development. With extensive expertise, Chris has provided guidance and assistance to leaders and managers across various industries and organisational levels, ranging from apprentices to senior executives. These industries encompass diverse sectors such as healthcare (NHS), armed forces, education, science, retail, administration, banking, insurance, and many others.

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Chris's approach to facilitating learning involves both individual and group settings. Through personalised coaching, Chris empowers learners to enhance their people management abilities and effectively implement their newfound skills within their respective workplaces. As part of their comprehensive development program, many learners under Chris's guidance have successfully pursued and completed qualifications relevant to their field.