Phase 7 · Scale · Sustain · Expand · From Traction to Legacy
International Growth
International growth is the most rewarding and most punishing move in business · because each new market is a small business launch all over again.
We design and support international expansion · market entry, regulatory navigation, partner selection, local hiring, and operating model · so each new market is approached with the rigour the home market deserved when you started.
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 startup with international ambition and no plan
The vision is global · the plan to actually go international is non-existent. The risk of doing it without a plan is enormous.
Scenario 2
The SME with one international market underperforming
You opened in a new country and it has not worked. The decision to invest more, retreat, or restructure is on the table · and the data to make it is partial.
Scenario 3
The enterprise scaling across continents
International expansion is happening at pace · and the operating model to manage multi-continental growth has not been formalised.
The Impact It Creates
The Moment You Will Feel the Difference.
Each market entry is structured rather than improvised
Regulatory and operational risks managed before they bite
Local partnerships and talent accelerate time-to-revenue
International growth contributes to the business rather than draining it
What You Receive
The Specific Deliverables.
Tangible outputs · documented, dated, and yours to keep.
- International expansion strategy
- Market-specific entry plans
- Regulatory and compliance assessments
- Partner and talent strategy per market
- Operating-model design
- International-growth KPIs and reporting
The Outcome
Where You Will Be on the Other Side.
International expansion compounds the business rather than draining it. Each new market is entered with the rigour it deserves · and the cumulative effect is a global business rather than a home business with foreign satellites.
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
“Every founder who has scaled internationally has stories of the markets that worked and the ones that did not. The difference between the two was almost never the market · it was the strategy with which they entered.”
A 90-minute structured strategy session · produces a usable roadmap whether you engage further or not.
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