Structure drives scale
Let’s Build the Business That Can Handle Both
The Systems Lab®
Operational strategy and transformation for organisations where growth has outpaced operational capability, and existing operating models no longer fit the stage of the business.
But your next level can’t be built on the same foundation.
Whether you’re scaling rapidly, preparing for investment, or simply done holding everything together yourself, it’s time to architect a business that can grow sustainably and perform without you at the centre.
At The Systems Lab, we help growth-stage businesses align strategy, teams, and systems to create the operational agility, performance, and scalable structure their vision demands.
Executive-level support to transform how your business runs, grows, and performs. Your strategic partner for when you’re ready to build what your next level needs.
A focused conversation to assess operational readiness, ownership gaps, and whether fractional COO leadership is the right next step.
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You’ve scaled on instinct, ambition, and sheer determination. But now the business has outgrown how it was built to run, and it's stretching you with it.
That’s where I come in.
With over 15 years of experience advising and leading £multi-million transformations across high-growth startups, government, non-profits and global organisations, I help growth-stage businesses scale smarter by aligning strategy, operations, and technology to build a business that performs.
Because your business wasn’t built to stay stuck, it was built to grow. Let’s make sure it can.
“Sarah's leadership is exemplary. She provided a strategic, operational advantage that helped expand our business ambitions.”
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How to Build an Operationally Strong, Scalable Business
Your next level won’t run on determination alone. This guide shows you how to scale with systems, strategy, and real operational strength.
Why Every Business Should be Exit -Ready
(even if selling is the last thing on your mind)
Because a business built to sell is a business built to last. This is how smart CEOs design for longevity.
What is a Fractional COO (and why they're your secret weapon)
The role most founders overlook, but can't scale without.
Stop building your business around where you are.
Start building it for where you’re headed.
operational EXCELLENCE
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