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Practical support at every stage of growth.
From day-to-day mentoring to funding, expansion, marketing and sale readiness — this is the full range of support we offer business owners.
Top 10 ways we work with business owners.
Shown here in priority order. Click any service to see the full detail.
A Non-Executive Director sits on your board without being involved in the day-to-day running of the business. The role is about outside perspective, someone who can challenge your thinking, bring governance discipline to major decisions, and hold you accountable in a way that's hard to get from inside your own company.
Who it's for: Business owners who want an experienced outside voice on the big decisions, without adding another layer of management.
- A sounding board for strategic decisions before they're made, not after
- External accountability and governance input
- Access to a wider network for funding, partnerships and introductions
- Experience from people who have sat on multiple boards, not just advised from outside them
Who it's for: Founders starting a new business who want it built on solid ground from day one.
- Help choosing the right structure from the start
- A clear plan for the first year, not just an idea
- Guidance on the practical steps that get missed early on
- Direct advice at the stage when mistakes are most costly
Who it's for: Business owners ready to take an existing business into its next stage of growth.
- A clear plan for what to grow, and how
- Straight answers on what's realistic, not just what sounds good
- Practical steps mapped out, not just a strategy document
- Ongoing input as the plan plays out
Who it's for: Business owners who want more revenue, but aren't sure which channel or approach will actually move things.
- A clear view of which sales channels are worth the effort
- Practical strategies to grow revenue from existing clients
- New channels identified and tested, not just assumed
- Regular review so the approach adapts as results come in
Who it's for: Business owners who need a marketing plan that actually fits how their business works.
- A strategy built around your actual clients
- Clear priorities instead of trying everything at once
- Practical, current approaches, not outdated tactics
- Support putting the strategy into action
Who it's for: Business owners who want clearer numbers and a firmer plan behind their decisions.
- A clearer view of the numbers behind the business
- Tighter financial control day to day
- A practical plan, not just a spreadsheet
- Decisions grounded in solid information
Who it's for: Business owners raising finance for the first time, or without a strong track record with lenders.
- Guidance on which funding route fits the business
- Help putting together an application that lands well
- Straight advice on what's realistic
- Support through the process, not just at the start
Who it's for: Business owners who suspect there's waste in the business but can't quite see where.
- A full review to find where time and cost are being lost
- Priorities on what to fix first
- Changes made without disrupting day-to-day work
- Ongoing support putting changes in place
Career decisions rarely happen in isolation. Your finances, family commitments, ambitions and appetite for change all matter. Stewart Maxwell has built and sold businesses, worked across a range of sectors and supported people through business growth and change. He brings that experience to straightforward, individual coaching focused on your goals. You do not need to have your next move figured out before getting in touch.
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to progress in their current role, change direction or turn their experience into a business.
- Career direction: identify your strengths, priorities and the opportunities that fit them
- Career change: explore a new role, sector or way of working and plan the steps to get there
- Leadership development: build confidence in managing people, making decisions and taking on greater responsibility
- Job search support: sharpen how you present your experience in your CV, LinkedIn profile and interviews
- Moving into self-employment: test a business idea and understand what it takes to get started
Who it's for: Founders and business owners who want a structured framework to work through at their own pace.
- Eight CPD-approved courses
- Self-paced, learn alongside running the business
- The same fundamentals used in one-to-one work
- Lifetime access to course materials
You deal with our team. We bring in the right partner when you need one.
Most of what your business needs is handled in-house. For things outside our own experience, like HR, legal or compliance, we bring in a trusted partner, so you're covered either way without losing a single point of contact.