Case Studies

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

Frustrated by data projects that failed to deliver, Simon Meacher built Engaging Data to focus on clarity and execution. This case study explores how the business scaled to £1.7m, why strong data foundations matter, and the lessons SME leaders can apply to their own growth.

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

Outsourcing: lessons from the sourcing collective

From print to progress: modernising FACER printers for the future

The power of OKRs: how British Cannabis transformed efficiency

Traversing the second growth stage in business

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