how we work
Every building business starts in a different place. We work out where you are, map out how to get where you want to be, then work alongside you to make it happen.
HOW WE WORK
Every building business starts in a different place. We work out where you are, map out how to get where you want to be, then work alongside you to make it happen.
FIRST, WORK OUT WHAT NEEDS FIXING
You know things could run better, but it’s not always clear what’s causing the problems or what to tackle first.
We look at how your business runs, identify the gaps and help you prioritise what will make the biggest difference.
You don’t need to fix everything at once. You need to know where you stand and what to tackle first. That’s where our process starts.
OUR PROCESS
From where you are to where you want to be
Scorecard
Where are you now?
One 90-minute session. We score your business against five stages of scaling and give you your top priorities and quick wins.
Operations audit
How do you get there?
A deep review of how your business runs from enquiry to final invoice, with detailed recommendations and a 90-day roadmap.
Implementation
Make it stick
We work through the highest-priority items from your audit over 12 weeks, alongside your team.
Ongoing support
Keep it running
Fractional COO support to continuously improve and keep momentum as you grow.
Scorecard
Where are you now?
One 90-minute session. We score your business against five stages of scaling and give you your top priorities and quick wins.
Operations audit
How do you get there?
A deep review of how your business runs from enquiry to final invoice, with detailed recommendations and a 90-day roadmap.
Implementation
Make it stick
We work through the highest-priority items from your audit over 12 weeks, alongside your team.
Ongoing support
Keep it running
Fractional COO support to continuously improve and keep momentum as you grow.
optional starting point
Scorecard session: where are you now?
Not sure what needs to change first? The Scorecard is a 90-minute session where we score your building business against our five stages of scaling.
You’ll walk away with:
A snapshot of where your business is on its scaling journey
Your top priorities
Practical quick wins you can start on straight away
Book an audit within 30 days and your Scorecard fee comes off the price.
step 1
Operations audit: how do you get there?
We dig into how your business runs, uncover what’s getting in the way and work out what needs to change. Input from you and your team brings hidden issues to light, including how people feel things are working.
We also research which systems will work best together for your business, so your tech supports the way you work.
You’ll leave with clear recommendations and a prioritised 90-day action plan across your systems, processes and team.
Standard audit
Questionnaires for you and your team
Three-hour workshop covering enquiry to project handover
Research into the right mix of systems for your business
Detailed findings and a 90-day action plan
Ideal for
Builders in growth mode looking to line up their operations with their goals.
Comprehensive audit
Everything in the Standard audit, plus:
One-to-one team interviews to explore feedback in more depth
Hands-on system testing before you commit
Ideal for
Established builders ready for a full-scale review, to get back on track or support ambitious goals.
step 2
Implementation: make it happen
This is where many businesses can lose momentum, despite best intentions, the team gets sucked back into the day-to-day. We help you turn your audit recommendations into changes that stick.
Over 12 weeks, we work alongside you and your team on the agreed priorities. We run workshops, provide templates, coordinate with software providers and keep actions on track, so progress doesn’t rely on you pushing everything along.
what we CAN WORK ON
step 3
Ongoing support: keep it running
Don’t worry, we’re never too far away!
After implementation, we can stay on as your fractional COO to work through the next priorities from your audit and keep improving how your business runs.
From regular check-ins and a sounding board to extra training and system tweaks, we help you keep making progress as you grow. Scale your support up or down as your needs change.
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Whether you know exactly what’s not working or just have a gut feeling things could run better, let’s talk. In a free 30-minute call, we’ll look at how your business runs behind the scenes, where things are getting stuck, and whether we’re the right fit to help. No pressure, no hard sell, just an honest conversation.
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