As an associate of the Enterprise M3 Growth Hub, Emma has worked with start-ups and growing businesses. Using her experience of business management, and leading change in the technology sector, she has been able to impart strategic thinking to small businesses.
One of the common problems with entrepreneurs was spending too much time working in the business, rather than developing and growing the business.
Leadership is a cornerstone of business growth, as is the perceived value of the business owner.
A client had a very solid business concept but found themselves needing to work on every project to impart continuity, which was obstructing plans for growth.
The first step was to implement a robust governance structure and then guide them through the design of a framework which enabled the team to work to a set standard, seamlessly and autonomously. This in turn allowed the owner to re-evaluate their growth plan and re-balance their time.
This was further supported by restructuring responsibilities to get the best out of the people. Implementing weekly reporting and encouraging improvements and collaborative thinking to support the future of the business.
