1st Edition
The Scale Model How to Set Up and Run a Successful Enterprise
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 them work out the solutions to enable continued growth. The Model has been used by high-growth companies around the world to achieve industry-beating growth in sales and profits, with engaged and aligned teams. In a complicated business environment, the straightforward advice and practical structure of the Scale Model provides for business planning.
When you're busy running your business, you want just one place to go to fix it. This is that place. Pick up The Scale Model today, work through the tools inside, and watch your business grow. That's how easy it is.
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
