Transforming People and Purpose into Progress
Culture is the heartbeat of any thriving organisation. For Neil Sykes, founder of Clan Alchemy, it’s more than a management buzzword – it’s the foundation of innovation, growth, and human connection. Speaking on the Growth for Good podcast with Drew Hendry MP, Neil shared how his consultancy brings people and purpose together to create lasting […]
Equally Placed: Inclusive Recruitment That Works -Growth for Good
Equally Placed: Making Hiring Human Again When Kate O’Brien and Andy O’Connor came back to the Highlands, they brought more than recruitment skills. They had a mission to make work fairer. They founded Equally Placed, a recruitment agency focused on equality, inclusion, and authenticity. They want to remove bias. They aim to create opportunities for […]
Build Brand Authority: Turn Reputation to Revenue
Growth for Good Insight: Build a Brand Authority Strategy: Turn Reputation to Revenue In the business world of the Highlands and Islands, your reputation is the key to the first door. People talk, networks matter, and trust is a strong currency. It can make or break your success. A strong reputation matters, but it won’t […]
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 […]
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, […]