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My ideas on running a leaner business
Practical, jargon-free thinking on operations, fractional leadership and finance, written for founders of small businesses who'd rather build systems than firefight.
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What is a fractional COO?
What the role actually involves, when a business needs one, and how an engagement works in practice.
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How much does a fractional COO cost?
Retainer vs day rates, how it compares to a full-time COO once on-costs are counted, and what drives the price.
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When to hire a fractional COO: 4 signs it's time
The clear signs it's time, and why the fix is fractional, not a full-time hire.
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