BizSmart®

BizSmart®

Business Consulting and Services

Worcestershire, Worcestershire 1,255 followers

Inspiring Entrepreneurs - Transforming Businesses

About us

Inspiring Entrepreneurs - Transforming Businesses Our Entrepreneurial Scale Up System (ESUS) is aimed at owner managed businesses with typically between 2 and 25 employees looking to reach the next staging post in their ScaleUp journey. We combine a proven methodology for scaling up and creating value (Flight Academy) with peer to peer support (SmartBoards) to provide real and tangible support that delivers. We are honoured to be named as a finalist in the ‘Services Industries Entrepreneur of the Year’ category in this year’s Great British Entrepreneur Awards. and Shortlisted for UK Business of the Year and Business Leader of the Year, at the 2022 International Business Brilliance Awards. Building a successful, sustainable business is hard and the journey is fraught with potential pitfalls. Therefore, along with my team, I have made it my mission to transform the lives of business owners through our proven and structured peer to peer and 1 to 1 support programme, which helps owner managers scale-up and maximise the value of their business.

Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Worcestershire, Worcestershire
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2012
Specialties
Strategic Planning, Grant Funding, Maximising Value, Exit Planning, Scale Up, Business Coach, and Business Consulting

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  • Vision, Passion, and Profit: Lessons from Two Inspiring Founders. As we wrap up the year, we’re sharing an inspiring look at how Jeremy Stern, founder of PromoVeritas, and Stephnie Gribble, founder of Canine Collection, scaled their businesses with strategy, adaptability, and passion. In our latest article below, you’ll discover: ✅ How Jeremy carved out a niche in promotional compliance, taking his company global. ✅ How Stephnie built a sustainable brand for eco-conscious dog owners. ✅ Key takeaways on business strategy, leadership development, and profitable growth that you can apply to your own journey. BONUS: We’ve also created an AI-generated podcast episode summarising the key lessons from their interviews—perfect for a quick dose of inspiration! Click here to read the full blog and access the podcast ➡️https://lnkd.in/eEbFNFGg 🎅 Merry Christmas from all of us at BizSmart! Here’s to scaling up, achieving your goals, and building businesses that thrive in the year ahead. Let us know—what’s one goal you’re planning to achieve in 2025? #ScalingUp #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #MerryChristmas 🎄

    Vision, Passion, and Profit: How Two Founders Mastered the Art of Scaling Up

    Vision, Passion, and Profit: How Two Founders Mastered the Art of Scaling Up

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  • Merry Christmas from BizSmart  As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all the incredible business owners, leaders, and collaborators who’ve been part of our journey this year. Your determination, resilience, and willingness to share your insights have been truly inspiring. This festive season, we hope you find time to celebrate your successes, recharge, and enjoy moments with the people who matter most. Here’s to a successful and rewarding 2025! From all of us at BizSmart, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  #MerryChristmas #BusinessGrowth #BizSmart

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  • 🎤 A huge thank you to Charlotte Melia, founder of D&F Creative, for joining us at today’s ScaleUp VIP Club all the way from Abu Dhabi and sharing her incredible journey. Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when you combine vision, focus, and execution. If you want to hear more, Charlotte’s full interview is available HERE. https://lnkd.in/ebjb4Gv2 A big thank you to all our members and guests for joining us today and making ScaleUp Club such a valuable place to share insights, tackle challenges, and support each other throughout the year. As we wrap up the final ScaleUp Club of 2024: ✅ What challenges are you tackling as you scale? ✅ How are you focusing your efforts to achieve more in 2025? Let’s make next year the year of big results. 🎯 Thank you again, Charlotte, for inspiring us all! #ScaleUpClub #BusinessGrowth #ScalingUp #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #TeamBuilding #Smart90 #BusinessLeaders #MerryChristmas #2025Goals

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  • 🌟 Scaling Up Your Business Doesn't Have to Be Daunting 🌟 ScaleUp Radio is here to make the journey easier by sharing real stories, challenges, and advice from business leaders who have been exactly where you are now. 🎧 This week, we’re featuring Stephnie Gribble, founder of Canine Collection, who’s made remarkable strides in less than a year by blending sustainability with innovative marketing. Don’t miss her inspiring story and practical tips for scaling with purpose and ambition. 👉 Check out the latest episode here: https://lnkd.in/eZdpUs27 Interested in sharing your own ScaleUp journey? If you’d like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio and inspire other business leaders with your story, drop us a message. #ScalingUp #BusinessGrowth #ScaleUpRadio #Entrepreneurship

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    * Helping Owners Build Scalable, Sustainable & Valuable Businesses * BizSmart Founder & Gold Certified Value Builder *Published Author, Podcast Host & Award Winner

    🔊 New Episode Alert on ScaleUp Radio! What Can Eco-Friendly Dog Products Teach Us About Scaling a Business? 🐾 On this week’s episode of ScaleUp Radio, we hear from Stephnie Gribble, the founder and owner of Canine Collection, an innovative online dog store that’s taken the pet industry by storm since launching in January 2024. In less than a year, Stephnie has built a thriving business by combining eco-conscious values with cutting-edge marketing strategies proving that even the youngest of businesses can make a big impact. Here’s a sneak peek into the episode: ✅ A Unique Selling Proposition Canine Collection offers eco-friendly and vegan-friendly products like toys made from recycled t-shirts and harnesses crafted from plastic bottles—making sustainability accessible for dog lovers. ✅ Marketing Magic Stephnie uses platforms like Instagram and TikTok to build her brand, engaging her audience with competitions and showcasing her own personality. She’s even created a network of “dog reps” to promote her products! ✅ Early Success From being shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards to attending Crufts just months after launching, Stephnie’s achievements highlight the power of clarity, focus, and bold ambition. 🎧 Ready to learn more about Stephnie's journey? Tune in to hear her insights on overcoming challenges, building a unique brand, and scaling her business while staying true to her values. 👉 Listen to the full episode now: Link below in the comments. #ScalingUp #BusinessGrowth #SustainabilityInBusiness #EcoFriendly #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessTips #DogLovers #PetIndustry #SmartStrategies #ScaleUpRadio

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  • How Can Resilience and Vision Help Scale Your Business? Scaling isn’t easy, but learning from those who’ve done it can make all the difference. This week on ScaleUp Radio, we explore how Inge Hunter and Kate Enters tackled challenges like team management, strategic planning, and harnessing the power of social media. Their insights will inspire your growth journey. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eiJb68Nc 👉 BONUS: Check out our AI-generated podcast summary for key takeaways. https://lnkd.in/eKgskEX4 What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about scaling? Share in the comments! #ScaleUpRadio #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

    How Can Resilience and Vision Help Scale Your Business? Lessons from Inge Hunter and Kate Enters on ScaleUp Radio

    How Can Resilience and Vision Help Scale Your Business? Lessons from Inge Hunter and Kate Enters on ScaleUp Radio

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  • SmartBoards® are all about helping business owners tackle challenges like this head-on. If you're looking for practical solutions and the support of like-minded business leaders, SmartBoards® could be exactly what you need. Find out more about how we can help you scale smarter at bizsmart.co.uk! “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. #SmartBoards #BusinessGrowth #HiringForGrowth #ScalingUp #LeadershipDevelopment"

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    * Helping Owners Build Scalable, Sustainable & Valuable Businesses * BizSmart Founder & Gold Certified Value Builder *Published Author, Podcast Host & Award Winner

    SmartBoards® in Action: Hiring for Growth This morning, I sat down with a fantastic group of business owners for a face-to-face SmartBoard® session. The focus? Hiring for Growth, something we all know can make or break a business as it scales. SmartBoards® sessions are all about peer support, shared experiences, and real progress. With a group of like minded business leaders around the table, we tackled big questions like: 👉 How can you ensure your new hires fit your culture and growth goals? 👉 What strategies help avoid costly hiring mistakes? These sessions aren’t just conversations—they’re about finding practical solutions to move businesses forward. With the added support of one-on-one coaching and the Smart90® framework, SmartBoards® helps business owners make measurable progress toward their goals. 💡 What’s been your biggest challenge when it comes to hiring for growth? #SmartBoards #HiringForGrowth #ScalingUp

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  • What would your business look like if you broke away from traditional systems? In this week’s ScaleUp Radio, Kate Enters shares how she’s transformed the art world with ArtCan , a non-profit empowering artists to take control of their careers. Her leadership lessons on flexibility, sustainability, and challenging norms are relevant to leaders in every sector. Ready to be inspired? Listen below. #Leadership #Innovation #ScaleUpRadio #InspiringStories #Podcast

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    * Helping Owners Build Scalable, Sustainable & Valuable Businesses * BizSmart Founder & Gold Certified Value Builder *Published Author, Podcast Host & Award Winner

    🔊 New Episode Alert on ScaleUp Radio! Breaking the Mold: Leadership Lessons from Transforming the Art World What can businesses learn from empowering individuals to break away from traditional systems? In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, I sit down with Kate Enters, the visionary founder of ArtCan , a non-profit arts organisation that’s revolutionising how artists showcase their work and build their careers. With a global network of 600+ artists in 25+ countries, ArtCan is a bold alternative to the traditional gallery system, eliminating sales commissions and creating opportunities for emerging talent. Key insights from this episode: 👉How a volunteer-driven structure fosters growth while keeping costs low. 👉Kate’s unique leadership approach, balancing flexibility with a clear framework to empower others. 👉Creative strategies for sustainability—from fundraising to corporate partnerships. 👉Why trusting your instincts and challenging the status quo is crucial in any sector. Whether you're leading a team, building a community, or looking for innovative ways to scale, Kate’s journey offers valuable lessons for us all. 👉 Listen to the full episode here: link in the comments below. #ScaleUpRadio #Leadership #Innovation #NonProfitSuccess #ScalingBusinesses #PodcastRecommendations

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  • Are You Harnessing Technology or Empowering Your Team to Drive Growth? Scaling a business isn’t one size fits all. On this week’s ScaleUp Radio, we explored two fascinating approaches: David Sloly leverages AI to drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining work-life balance. Dorian Kirk empowers his chefs as part-owners to fuel creativity and expand a multi-brand restaurant group. Two very different industries, yet both leaders share a common thread—adaptability. Their journeys highlight the critical choices every business owner faces when scaling. 👉 Bonus Alert: We’ve even created an AI-generated podcast episode summarising their key lessons—perfect for busy entrepreneurs on the go! https://lnkd.in/eFkjEwtU 💡 Read the blog to learn how their stories can inspire your growth journey: https://lnkd.in/e4rqF_F5 What’s your biggest challenge when scaling? Let us know in the comments, or reach out to explore how BizSmart can help you! #ScaleUpRadio #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #AIInBusiness #TeamBuilding

    What AI and Chef-Centric Leadership Teach Us About Scaling Businesses

    What AI and Chef-Centric Leadership Teach Us About Scaling Businesses

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  • Scaling up a business isn’t easy, but insights like those shared by Dorian Kirk on ScaleUp Radio can make the journey clearer. 🎙️ If you’ve got a story or lessons to share with fellow business leaders, why not join us as a guest speaker? Let’s inspire others with your journey, just like Dorian has in this fantastic episode! #ScaleUpRadio #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipLessons #ScalingUp #Entrepreneurship #PodcastGuest #BusinessInspiration #Innovation #SuccessStories #SmallBusiness

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    Helping Owners put their Business Growth on Auto Pilot | Lean and Business Coach | ScaleUp Radio Podcast host 🎙️

    🎧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗴𝗴? 🍳 🎙️ In todays episode of ScaleUp Radio, I’m joined by Dorian Kirk founder of Art Hospitality whose restaurant group journey has transformed from humble pop-up beginnings to a powerhouse of chef-led concepts across multiple cities. Dorian’s experience in the industry, starting at the age of 14 as a dishwasher, has nurtured a deep-rooted passion for culinary innovation and authentic leadership. Dorian shares how he and his brother began Art Hospitality with just £500 and a single concept, expanding into a multi-brand group with six thriving restaurants. He emphasizes the importance of empowering talented chefs by offering ownership stakes, creating what he calls “Chef-preneurs.” This innovative approach has become the heartbeat of Art Hospitality, blending creativity with entrepreneurship to drive each new concept's unique flair. One of the highlights of Dorian's journey is his ability to adapt under pressure. Faced with the pandemic’s challenges, Dorian quickly pivoted, investing in outdoor spaces and launching fresh concepts to not only survive but thrive. His dedication to his team and his relentless pursuit of excellence have helped Art Hospitality come out stronger, with plans for significant growth in the coming years, including expanding their Maneki Ramen brand and new ventures into pub and fine dining sectors. Leadership has been a transformative aspect of Dorian’s journey. Transitioning from a hands-on chef to a strategic leader, he has implemented a culture where “the best ideas win” and empowered his team to take charge. With a keen focus on operational excellence and team growth, Dorian continues to drive Art Hospitality forward while remaining true to his values of quality, resilience, and creativity. Join us for an inspiring episode filled with lessons on navigating growth, adapting to adversity, and fostering an innovative workplace culture. Dorian’s story of growth and empowerment is a powerful example of what it means to build not just a successful business, but a legacy. You can listen to the full episode by using the link in the comments below ⬇️ #excellence #consistence #restaurant #chef #ramen #leadership #adaptation

  • 📢 Scaling a business is no small feat – and this week’s ScaleUp Radio blog dives into some of the biggest challenges and lessons every entrepreneur can relate to. Discover insights from John Sewell of Cosimo Art and Vanessa Pozzali of Synthosys on overcoming fundraising hurdles, building high-performance teams, and creating sustainable organisational cultures. ✨ Bonus: There’s even an AI-generated episode for quick lessons on the go! If you’re a business leader looking to scale, this is a must-read (and listen). 👉 What’s been your biggest challenge when scaling your business? Share your experience in the comments! #ScaleUp #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #TeamBuilding #OrganisationalCulture #Entrepreneurship #SmartBusiness #ScalingSuccess

    Scaling Smarter: Leadership and Culture Strategies for Sustainable Growth

    Scaling Smarter: Leadership and Culture Strategies for Sustainable Growth

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