Case Studies

From side hustle to strategic growth: how Jez Guyanese Cuisine is learning where to scale

Jez Guyanese Cuisine grew quickly from a side hustle into a multi-channel catering business. This case study explores how founder Maleka Harcharran is using financial data, the Sustainable Business Model Canvas and VRIO Framework to identify her most profitable opportunities and make more strategic growth decisions.

How Blackoak turned customer concentration into a new route for growth

From founder-led to scalable: how Dr Rez Dental is using data to support its next stage of growth

How Kingsway Care protected its people and purpose during rapid growth

From frustration to £1.7m: building a business that delivers where others fail

When everyone’s an owner: how employee ownership powers sustainable growth at TensCare

From typewriters to AI: how Aplomb Translations is future-proofing a legacy

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