Grow and scale your SME with clarity, confidence, and structure.

The Growth Framework® is the only programme that connects Strategy + Operations + Talent into one integrated system for growth.

It empowers founder-led businesses to define what good looks like across all operations — embedding values, standards and culture along the way — and then to identify the best delivery format, from human, automation, AI and other technologies.

Whether you’re aiming for ambitious growth, excellence in operational performance, or strategically-aligned teams, the Growth Framework® gives you a practical, proven path to a high-performing, profitable business.

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Our guided programme, carefully designed for you to scale smartly, transforming your business operations into a bespoke, joined-up foundation for growth.

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Denise Walker, Founder & MD.

A proven growth system for founder-led SMEs.

Why the Growth Framework® works.

Since building and selling my own recruitment business, I’ve spent 20+ years advising leaders on growth, scale, and business exits. And I’ve seen first-hand why some SMEs succeed and others struggle.

When a business lacks focus and clarity, attempting growth becomes complicated, even chaotic, for everyone. I’ve seen this lead to:

  • inconsistent customer experience, and pipeline dips, with no apparent reason;

  • inefficiencies caused by inappropriate, stand-alone delivery methods;

  • wasted expertise, leading to culture drift and high staff turnover; and

  • high founder dependency, making it difficult to exit — or at least step back.

The truth? Your business isn’t broken, it’s disconnected.

The Growth Framework® fixes that: it’s both a people-development engine that builds capability ongoing, and a systemised backbone for growth and scale.

Proven over 20+ years, it’s now available as a guided online programme — high-quality methodology at a fraction of consultancy cost — designed for founder-led SMEs, 1–200+ people, across all growth stages.

Outcomes you can expect.

  • Aligned, collaborative leadership with a shared growth vision.

  • A repeatable way to grow and scale, with every person, team, and workflow aligned to your growth plan.

  • Real high performance becomes “business as usual”, rather than motivational noise (with typically +20% average profit growth in year one, 70-90% job fill rates, and fast effective onboarding).

  • Managers confident and capable of developing high-performing, engaged teams.

  • Stronger businesses with higher valuation at exit.

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90%

Job order

fill rate.

New joiners profitable

5 months quicker

than they had been.

20%

Profitability improved

in the first year.

  • Operational platform was fundamental to one firm concept, premium value and business sale.

    “We created a 'one firm' concept and management felt more confident in training new joiners, with the operational platform to base their training and management on. Training and performance improved and became much more consistent. New joiners on average were profitable 5 months quicker than had been historically the case. Profitability improved by 20% in the first year; when we sold the business, fundamental in this sale was our profits growth and the operational platform. These promoted confidence in our ability to leverage the business dynamically, growing scale and profits at the same time.”

    Founder CEO, global recruitment firm.

  • Completely transformed my business.

    “This has completely transformed my business —not just in how I lead my team, but in shifting my entire perspective on what I once thought was “good enough” to the thriving business we have today.

    The Growth Framework ® (along with coaching and guidance) has been instrumental in this evolution. The way you’ve redefined training—ensuring it’s deeply embedded into both business owners and their teams—is nothing short of revolutionary. It has been the ultimate game-changer for us. Thank you for everything and for pioneering this incredible new development. It’s truly next level!”

    Founder CEO - Healthcare recruitment firm.

  • Values and sales habits embedded into the fabric of the business.

    “Everything we do is based on our cultural values and standards for excellence frameworks, all of which are now embedded in the fabric of our business, and more recently into our existing technology. The team were excited to be working together, to learn and grow as individuals and in their teams. Business development has gone from non-existent to also being part of the fabric of the business. Our fill rate, which was already high, is now 90%.”

    Managing Director, specialist global recruitment consultancy.

  • Professional support and coaching through tricky situations.

    “I can imagine weeks like the one I’ve just had would be very difficult without the professional support and coaching I have. You are a massive part of me being able to see the learning and growth in tricky situations. Thank you, I appreciate and value having you in my corner.”

    Head of department, specialist global IT recruitment consultancy.

  • Leadership course created a golden thread of self-development through our business.

    “Having our team complete the Practical Leadership and Management course acts as a golden thread through our business, enabling mid-level managers to coach and develop each other. We have seen an increase in confidence and standard of delivery across all our leaders.”

    Head of department, specialist global IT recruitment consultancy.

  • An exceptional mentor and business coach.

    “I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Denise Walker who has been an exceptional mentor and business coach. Your patience, empathy, and guidance have been transformative. The foundational work you helped me with and your belief in my leadership have made a real difference. We’ve achieved so much together.”

    Founder CEO - Healthcare recruitment firm.