Case Studies

Real results from real engagements—see how we've helped startups and SMEs achieve clarity, structure, and growth

B2B SaaS Startup

Technology

Pre-seed6 weeks

!The Challenge

Early-stage founder with a strong technical product but unclear go-to-market strategy. Needed to validate their ideal customer profile, define value proposition, and structure their first sales approach before launching to market.

Our Approach

Delivered a comprehensive 6-week strategic advisory engagement combining market analysis, ICP validation workshops, value proposition development, and go-to-market framework. Built a structured sales playbook with messaging, outreach sequences, and conversion metrics.

Key Outcomes

Validated ICP and refined product positioning within 3 weeks

Structured go-to-market plan ready for immediate execution

First 5 pilot customers secured within 8 weeks of launch

Clear pricing model and sales process established

Manufacturing SME

Manufacturing & Distribution

Growth12 weeks

!The Challenge

£3.5M revenue business experiencing operational bottlenecks as they scaled. Leadership team lacked clarity on process optimization, inventory management, and how to structure teams for growth beyond £5M.

Our Approach

Conducted operational audit, identified critical inefficiencies, and designed scalable operational framework. Implemented process improvements, restructured supply chain management, and developed management dashboards for real-time decision-making.

Key Outcomes

Reduced operational costs by 18% within 4 months

Improved inventory turnover by 35%

Established KPI-driven management system

Leadership team gained clarity on growth roadmap to £10M

E-Commerce Scale-Up

Consumer Goods

Series A16 weeks

!The Challenge

Fast-growing e-commerce brand (£2M ARR) preparing for Series A fundraising. Needed to professionalize operations, refine unit economics, and build investor-ready financial models and growth projections.

Our Approach

Partnered with leadership team to clean up financial reporting, optimize CAC/LTV ratios, build 3-year financial model, and prepare pitch deck narrative. Provided fractional CFO-level guidance and supported investor meetings.

Key Outcomes

Successfully raised £1.2M Series A within 5 months

Improved unit economics by 22%

Investor-ready financial model and reporting dashboards

Clear 18-month growth roadmap post-funding

Professional Services Startup

Consulting & Services

Scaling20 weeks

!The Challenge

Solo founder transitioning from freelance consulting to building a scalable professional services firm. Needed to package services, define pricing, build delivery systems, and hire first team members without losing quality or profitability.

Our Approach

Developed service packaging framework, tiered pricing model, and standardized delivery processes. Created hiring plan, onboarding systems, and client management workflows. Provided fractional leadership support during transition phase.

Key Outcomes

Transitioned from £120K solo revenue to £450K with 3-person team

Increased profit margins from 45% to 62%

Standardized delivery reduced project completion time by 40%

Built repeatable hiring and onboarding system

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