Growth planning
If you are gearing up for the next stage but not sure what you need to be thinking of, growth planning is a great place to start.
There are lots of moving parts in a growing business and the faster the growth the more likely it is that some of the cogs in the machine will come loose.
We cover all the basics and some of the more complex issues when it comes to growth planning:
- The growth reality
- Know your market
- Appropriate business structure
- Possible tax issues and planning
- Possible support available for the business
- Reporting to the board
- Making a plan for the future
Frequently Asked Questions about growth planning
Growth planning is a structured process that helps you set clear financial and operational goals and creates a roadmap to achieve them profitably and sustainably.
Growth planning focuses on forward-looking strategy: goals, pathways, milestones and scenarios.
Creative businesses ready to scale, pivot, launch new services, secure investment, or improve profitability benefit most from a structured growth plan.
We analyse your current performance, define strategic goals, build financial forecasts, stress-test scenarios, and recommend actionable steps with measurable milestones.
We identify and track key performance indicators relevant to your creative business (e.g., project margins, utilisation, retainer health) so you can measure progress against goals.
We can support implementation with regular reviews, performance tracking, and advisory check-ins to ensure your business stays on track.