Got Rhythm? – Build Momentum That Scales – Insight No. 10
Growth for Good Insight: Got Rhythm? – Build Momentum That Scales Many of the businesses I’ve met, across the Highlands and Islands, often begin with a lot of grit, a fair slice of goodwill, and one hell of a determined founder. But what most soon find out is that hard work alone doesn’t scale. What […]
Busy to Profitable – Why Looking Productive Isn’t the Same as Progress. Insight 9
From Busy to Profitable: In the Highlands, commitment and community spirit run deep. Here, being busy is almost a badge of honour. But busy doesn’t always mean profitable. Activity without return is risk disguised as effort. Too many SMEs wear exhaustion like proof of growth. If your time, team, or tools aren’t delivering margin, you’re […]
Leading for Capital Efficiency: a Growth for Good Insight
Growth for Good Insight: Leading for Capital Efficiency In the Highlands and Islands, small teams often get great results. Still, securing funding can be challenging. Business growth doesn’t come from doing more; it comes from leading better. This isn’t about borrowing money. It’s about unlocking the capital, time, and capacity already in your business. From […]
Pricing with Purpose: Margin before Volume
Growth for Good Insight: Pricing with Purpose. We all know that in the Highlands and Islands, community ties are strong. Businesses are employers, educators, and advocates, so it’s crucial to ensure their health. Setting the right prices isn’t a business task. It’s a vital strategy for staying strong over time. This helps your business handle […]
Structure makes it work: Talent isn’t enough.
Article five in a series gleaned from Growth for Good conversations and research Talent Isn’t Enough. Structure Is What Makes It Work. Every small business in the Highlands hits a point where passion and hard work just aren’t cutting it anymore. You’ve got a growing team, more customers or clients than ever, and increasing demand. […]
The Highland Scalability Trap
Article four in a series gleaned from Growth for Good conversations and research The Highland Scalability Trap: Building Sustainable Systems for SME Success Growing a business in the Highlands is rewarding, but not if you’re unprepared. Steering clear of the ‘scalability trap’ can help. As your company expands, hidden weaknesses may emerge, creating unexpected challenges. […]
Stock Isn’t Storage-It’s Strategy: Growth for Good
Article 2 in a series gleaned from Growth to Good conversations and research. Does your business think about stock like shelving? Is it something to count, manage, or hope gets sold? But that way of thinking misses the bigger picture. Stock isn’t just sitting there. It’s one of the most powerful forms of capital in […]
The Real Cost of Growth: A Growth for Good Insight
For many SMEs, ‘growth’ has become a buzzword – something every business chases without fully understanding its costs. But growth isn’t free; it strains resources, tests pricing, and magnifies internal chaos. Are you keeping more of what you earn, or are you burning out your team? Discover the real cost of growth and learn how to scale smarter and more profitably. From cash flow challenges to leadership bottlenecks, this article examines essential strategies to inform your business decisions and maintain operational efficiency. Don’t let complexity kill your profit- read on to unlock the secrets of sustainable growth and the potential for increased profitability
A New Chapter in Growth for Good SME Support
Building for our future. As we move into the next phase of Growth for Good SME support, we will focus on sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights from successful individuals. Community-rooted business is not just viable- it is vital. We’ve shared stories that show purpose-driven enterprises can be sustainable and impactful. Tanera Camans preserves heritage sport, […]
Brewing Growth with Purpose: The Story of Kompassion Kombucha
What is Kombucha? For the uninitiated, kombucha is a fermented tea drink made using a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast). Rich in live cultures, it’s widely praised for its gut health benefits. Originating in Asia, kombucha has found a growing global market, and Rajkumar is among those helping to bring this unique drink to […]