Business Growth Consultancy Services
Do you have a steady flow of sales, but feel like you've 'hit the ceiling' in terms of growth and aren’t clear how to take your business to the next level?
Hi, I’m Denyse. Great to meet you.
The question I’m asked most frequently is “how do I actually grow my business.”
How do I go from startup to successful business? How do I build and manage a team? What if I take on staff and can’t sustain my customer base? Will I have to compromise my values?
One of the scariest things about growing a business is uncertainty. Fortunately, self-doubt can be overcome.
That’s where I come in.
You didn’t take the risk of starting your business only to copy someone else’s playbook for running it.
Every business goes through growing pains. A seasoned former CEO, my mission is to help talented female founders create a company that can sustain itself as it grows - where values and purpose are the strategic driving force in the success of your business.
Does this sound familiar ...
Sometimes you feel like you're just spinning your wheels. You're hard at work - day in and day out. Some areas of your business are working well, but progress toward the next phase of your plan or your next big goal has been slow going.
Do you have big plans for your business but find yourself consumed by the ‘busyness’ of the day-to-day?
Is achieving the benchmarks and goals you set for your business taking much longer than you thought it would?
Do you feel like you've 'hit the ceiling' in terms of growth and don't quite know how to break through?
Having the freedom and flexibility to choose where, when and how we work is one of the great benefits of running a business. But somehow, that envisioned future is not always the reality. It's tempting to think that there’s a magic formula for business growth. But the truth is every business every founder and team are unique. And every business goes through its own set of growing pains.
You know those moments:
When a key member of staff abruptly announces s/ he’s leaving the company.
Or when you and your team need to make a critical decision and the discussion is unproductive or awkward.
Or when your team drops the news that a big delivery is going to be delayed by months - a week before you were supposed to launch.
A seasoned former CEO, I’m able to see what’s really going on in a company where many others can’t. My mission is to help talented female founders create a company that can sustain itself as it grows - where values and purpose are the strategic driving force in the success of your business.
The result for you as the founder? You lead with confidence and authenticity.
The result for your company? A thriving team which is passionate about the work they do.
If you want to grow your business, I promise that not only is all this possible, I’ve created solutions to help get you there faster!
What kind of business growth advice and support do you need?
Vision To Action Workshop
A dynamic and energising 2-day workshop to create or refresh your company’s vision, strategy, core purpose, and core values and align your business around your goals and top priorities.
You’ll walk away from this workshop with complete alignment, commitment and excitement for the year ahead.
An in-depth business review and tailor-made strategy?
Expert input and clarity on your business strategy and creating a clear roadmap to move your business forward.
Perfect if you want to get to the heart of how to move your business forward and have a tailormade strategy do so within six weeks.
Monthly or Quarterly Business Consulting?
Sometimes you've taken in all the information that you can on your own, and you need that injection of tailored support that you can only get from a conversation with an expert.
If you'd like to work with me one on one to put your business into growth, please book a consultation call and tell me why you’d like to work with me.
I'd love to hear from you!
How Business Growth Services Work
I’ll help you turn your vision into a robust strategy and action plan that will act as an internal guide to drive your company’s growth and important tool for raising finance, if this is a route you want to pursue further down the line.
The foundations of successful and sustained growth and success are purpose, people and culture. We will make these a strategic driving force in the success of your business.
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Together, we’ll devise a well-thought-out strategic plan which answers the question how will you get from where you are today to your envisioned future?
We’ll take into consideration creating a purpose-led brand, developing a business growth strategy, ensuring financial health, building an effective company and fulfilling the mission and values of your company.
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We’ll develop long-term strategic objectives, goals and priorities which connect the mission of your business with your vision. We’ll develop a three-year strategy and break this down into a one-year actionable plan and set of quarterly objectives.
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We’ll turn your one-year action plan into a set of quarterly projects and activities which will take you closer to your envisioned future. We’ll link the resources you have – people and financial - with what you’ll need to do to realise that future.
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As you implement your business growth plan, we’ll monitor your results to make sure you’re on track to achieve your goals. We’ll stay alert to any issues – internal or external - which could affect the growth you have planned for your business.
Here are some of the results my business growth clients have got from working with me.
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Lucia launched …
… three collections of Spanish influenced tableware in 2020/21, each of which sold out straightaway.
Lucia started her ceramics business a few months after her fashion job fell through due to the pandemic. The business is profitable, and she is paying herself a small salary. Profits are being reinvested into speeding up production of Lucia’s beautiful tableware because it sells out so quickly.
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Nathalie generated...
… > £11,500/ month in recurring revenue by developing a subscription model for her sustainable flower business.
When the pandemic struck, Nathalie’s routes to market were closed. With help from a grant, she digitalised her business. She set a goal of achieving 250 subscriptions/ month which she achieved 3 months ahead of schedule. Nathalie employed a marketing team, and this has sped up growth.
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Tara paid herself...
… ...3x what she did within 6 months of starting work with me after doubling the turnover of her marketing agency.
We repositioned Tara’s agency to focus on working with companies in the green technology sector. This took courage and some serious soul searching. But by pruning, Tara’s agency was better able to stand out to her target client and her pipeline and her business grew as a result.
My Official Bio
I’m a Brighton & Hove based business consultant and coach and founder of We Are Mimosa, a leadership development company driven by purpose. Its aim is to create a collaborative community of female founders which lifts as we climb. A Chief Executive for 8 years, I spent 25 years in senior management and leadership roles and trained at Cranfield School of Management.
I made the leap from corporate to founding my boutique business consultancy and have worked with a wide range of small and medium sized businesses, many of which are purpose-led. My mission is to close the gender gap in business and make it easier for women to start, grow and scale a successful business without compromising their values.
Social justice is one of the threads which runs through my career, and I led the introduction of equal pay and flexible working schemes at three workplaces. I worked on a London-wide project to implement the MacPherson Report into systemic racism and introduce anti-racist business practice as part of my Diversity, Equality and Inclusion work.
I have a deep knowledge of what’s involved in growing and scaling businesses, having led teams of 150+ people and been responsible for overseeing multimillion-pound budgets, multiple workplaces and complex change management projects. This included the award of Investors in People, a prestigious accreditation for people management.
I live on the Sussex south coast. I’m writing my first book, in between planning next steps for We Are Mimosa, coastal walks and watching Marcus Wareing’s Tales From A Kitchen Garden.
FAQs
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Every client is different, and we work towards achieving outcomes which are aligned with your goals and aspirations. The strategy we develop is tailored to the needs of you and your business. With hard work and persistence, you can expect to:
Become more strategic and intentional in building your business.
Stay on track with your goals and highest priorities.
Make more money to fund the growth of your business and pay yourself properly.
Build a business which meets the needs of a post-pandemic world and which is aligned with your purpose and values.
Develop a crystal-clear understanding of your ideal customer’s needs and how you are uniquely positioned to help them.
Build a brand you’re proud of.
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Yes, I follow a similar strategic planning process to the one I used as a Chief Executive: a process which aims to answer the following four seemingly simple questions:
Where are you now?
Where are you going?
How can I support you in bridging the gap?
How will you measure progress towards that envisioned future?
Through my blended approach - using proven consulting frameworks drawn from my time as a Chief Executive combined with expert coaching - I help my clients to create a roadmap to take their business from where it is today to their envisioned future.
We work together to understand where they are, where they want to be, and what they have in place already to get them there.
We look at available resources, capacity, assets, and existing systems and processes to identify their best opportunities for growth.
We focus on five key areas: building a brand, business growth strategy, financial health, building a successful company and making values and purpose a strategic driving force.
In true collaboration, we create and implement a strategy that works for them, their team, and their customers to ensure they get the results they really want.
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I work with women entrepreneurs in the professional services, education, retail, health, wellness and beauty sectors i.e. accountancy, legal, marketing, HR, tutoring, traditional brick-and-mortar, ecommerce, gifts, yoga, dance, personal training and therapies.
If you’re a tech company, we may still be a good fit. I have several clients whose target markets are the tech sector. Let’s chat!
I tend not to work with businesses in the manufacturing or SaSS industries.
I’ve worked with more than 50 types of companies, and you’ll find case studies in my portfolio.
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In a limited number of cases, and for very specific reasons, there are businesses I don’t work with. These reasons include:
The business isn’t financially viable.
Unethical business practices.
Poor customer care.
Not taking action on their decisions.
Not paying on time.
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Absolutely! If you do the work, I guarantee that you’ll make progress in your business much faster than if you were doing it alone. I expect my fee to be covered quickly by an increase in profits. Just one new client or a small increase in customers and you will have made back your investment many, many times over.
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I work with a limited number of clients on a 1:1 basis, and I only take on one business review and tailor-made strategy project at a time - which means you get the full VIP treatment. This tends to mean that I get booked up rather quickly. I recommend reaching out 2-3 months in advance, but you can use the inquiry form below to get my most up-to-date availability.
From time to time, I offer group coaching programmes. You can use the inquiry form below to get on the waiting list for my next course.
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Brilliant! Simply book in an introductory call and let’s take it from there. On the call we’ll discuss the support you’re looking for and I’ll ask you some questions about your business. Then if we both think we’re a good fit to work together, we’ll find a mutually convenient time and get started.
Let’s talk about the business problems you’re trying to solve and confirm we’re a good fit.
To get in touch about working with me, simply fill out the contact form below. Tell me about your business needs and challenges, and I’ll get back to you within 2 business days to discuss availability and next steps.
“Denyse coached me through a time of enormous change, moving from a salaried job to setting up a PR firm. Her advice on business development, marketing and goal setting was invaluable and our sessions left me feeling confident and positive. ”
— Ruth Peacock, London