SMEs
Unlock the full potential of your business
Running an SME is relentless. Unlike large corporates, you rarely have a specialist for every discipline, so owners and their teams juggle strategy, operations and daily firefighting all at once. I relieve some of that pressure and help you move forwards – as a consultant, non-executive director or fractional executive – bringing three decades of hands-on experience and a fresh perspective, at affordable cost.
Using AI effectively is now crucial to the future of your business, so this is often where I now begin: a practical review of your current AI status, where AI can help, and how to master the tools and skills you need.
How I can help
Strategy & growth
Business planning and strategic direction; sales, marketing and market research; entering or expanding in new markets.
Finance, risk & governance
Financial management, risk management, governance, intellectual property, and the certifications (such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001) that open doors.
Operations & improvement
Operations, manufacturing and distribution; procurement and supply chain; lean and continuous improvement; property and leases.
Technology & AI
Putting AI to practical use, alongside IT and cyber and data security – adopted commercially and with sensible guardrails.
People & communication
HR and employment matters, internal communication, and ensuring decisions are actually followed through.
Not every business needs all of this – most need a few things done well. I start with what matters most.
Why work with me
Because my input is grounded in what is practical for an SME, as opposed to a listed business. Because you work directly with me – someone who has actually run and scaled an SME, carried the risk and made the decisions you are facing. That means pragmatic, actionable advice, tailored to your business rather than pulled from a template.