1st Edition

The Scale Model How to Set Up and Run a Successful Enterprise

By Andy Clayton Copyright 2024
380 Pages 195 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

380 Pages 195 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

380 Pages 195 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The Scale Model does one thing: makes it easy for business entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Using a proven methodology that is easy to understand and implement, business teams can learn how to diagnose and solve barriers to growth. The Scale Model equips CEOs and senior leaders with a framework to assess where the pain points lie in their business, and easy-to-use templates to help... Read more

Part I: Getting Started  1. Introduction to the Scale Model  2. Key Principles  3. The Scale Model Checklist Part II:  Strategy  4. SMC 1 - Scale Strategic Plan  5. Strategy 1 - The Core  6. Strategy 2 - Commercial Strategy  7. Strategy 3 - Base Camps  Part III: Checklists – Diagnosing Bottlenecks  8. SMC 2 - Meeting Effectiveness  9. SMC 3 - Accountability and Team Structure  10. SMC 4 - We're too busy!  11. SMC 5 - Executing Strategy - Quarterly planning  12. SMC 6 - Team Leadership  13. SMC 7 – Profitability  14. SMC 8 – Cash  15. SMC 9 - Organisational Culture  16. SMC 10 - Systems and Processes  17. SMC 11 - Collecting Customer Feedback  18. SMC 12 - Sales and Marketing Functions  Part IV: Bonus tools  19. Maximising Company Value  20. Planning Survey

Biography

Andy Clayton is an award-winning entrepreneur, having founded four companies: one failed, one sold, and two going strong. Andy has a skill for identifying and clarifying key concepts that has helped him to succeed as a business teacher and author. Andy is an autistic entrepreneur, a passionate sportsman, and supporter of climate change causes.

"An engaging book replete with real world examples and carefully planned-out exercises. It's energising to read, and a spur to action to those looking to have an impact in work as we grow."

Sheri Jacobson, Founder of Harley Therapy