Phase 7 · Scale · Sustain · Expand · From Traction to Legacy
Corporate Governance & Board Development
Governance is not a constraint on ambition. It is the architecture that makes ambitious growth trustworthy — to investors, to partners, and to the people who work inside the business.
Corporate governance and board development is the design and implementation of the decision-making structures, accountability frameworks, and board practices that give a growing business the discipline and transparency to operate at institutional standards. We assess current governance maturity, design the board structure and meeting discipline, and develop the reporting and accountability frameworks that satisfy investor, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements.
The Pain We Solve
You may recognise yourself in one of these.
Three audience scenarios · because the same service produces a different transformation depending on where you are in the business journey.
Scenario 1
The founder-led business being asked to upgrade governance before investment closes
The investor term sheet includes conditions around governance — independent directors, board meeting cadence, financial controls, and reporting. None of these are in place and the deadline is real.
Scenario 2
The SME that has been operating on informal decision-making and is now exposed
Decisions have been made informally, undocumented, and without challenge. An audit, a dispute, or an investor inquiry has surfaced the vulnerability — and the business cannot demonstrate how its major decisions were made and by whom.
Scenario 3
The business preparing for a listing, significant acquisition, or PE investment where governance standards are assessed
The transaction requires institutional-grade governance. The gap between where the business is and where it needs to be is significant — and the timeline for closing that gap is shorter than it looks.
The Impact It Creates
The Moment You Will Feel the Difference.
Governance structures that satisfy institutional investor and regulatory requirements
Board meeting discipline that produces clear decisions and accountable follow-through
Financial controls that provide assurance at every level of the organisation
Investor and stakeholder confidence in the quality of leadership and decision-making
What You Receive
The Specific Deliverables.
Tangible outputs · documented, dated, and yours to keep.
- Governance maturity assessment against relevant standards
- Board structure design — size, composition, committees, and terms
- Board meeting agenda, papers, and minute standards
- Financial controls and delegated authority framework
- Governance documentation — articles, board charter, conflicts policy
- Governance reporting for investor and regulatory submission
The Outcome
Where You Will Be on the Other Side.
The business operates with the governance discipline that gives every stakeholder — investors, partners, regulators, and employees — confidence that decisions are being made transparently, accountably, and in the long-term interest of the organisation.
Primary Focus
Designing and implementing the corporate governance structures and board practices that give a scaling business institutional-grade decision-making discipline.
KPI Measurement
- Board meeting frequency and quality score
- Decision documentation rate
- Governance audit score
- Financial control effectiveness rating
- Investor governance satisfaction score
Investment & ROI
Pricing Engineered Around the Value You Create.
Every engagement is sized against the value we believe we can create with you · the fee is always a fraction of the outcome. Four tiers · so the investment matches your stage of business.
Tier 1
Foundations
£5,000 – £15,000
Right for
Pre-startup, startup, and micro-business founders ready to build on evidence rather than instinct.
Typical Value Created
£250K+ in scale-readiness, governance maturity, and expansion clarity
Engagement
4 – 8 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 2
Acceleration
£15,000 – £50,000
Right for
Growing SMEs and established small businesses ready to scale a working model into the next revenue band.
Typical Value Created
£1M – £10M in expansion velocity, new-market revenue, and capital readiness
Engagement
8 – 16 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 3
Transformation
£50,000 – £250,000
Right for
Medium enterprises and scale-stage businesses ready to commit to a multi-quarter, organisation-wide shift.
Typical Value Created
£5M – £50M in scale outcomes, M&A optionality, and leadership-capability uplift
Engagement
3 – 9 months
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 4
Enterprise
£250,000 – £2M+
Right for
Large enterprises, global operators, and complex organisations ready for a multi-year strategic partnership.
Typical Value Created
£25M+ in enterprise value created, capital events optimised, and legacy structures built
Engagement
12 months and onward
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Why We Price This Way
Every engagement is sized around the value we believe we can create with you. The fee is always a fraction of the outcome · typically 10 – 20% of the expected first-year return.
This is how we make sure pricing aligns with results. The conversation is never “what does this cost?” · it is always “what is this worth to your business?” We answer that together in the first call, transparently, and decide the right tier from there.
If we cannot articulate a credible 5–10× return for your specific situation, we will tell you in the first call. That honesty is part of why our clients trust us with the work that matters most.
Why This Conversation Matters
“The businesses that earn the trust of institutional partners are not necessarily the most profitable or the fastest growing. They are the ones that are governed well. We build the governance infrastructure that earns that trust.”
A 90-minute structured strategy session · produces a usable roadmap whether you engage further or not.
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