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Fractional operator
Some companies don't need another consultant — they need someone to take ownership and see things through. As your fractional operator we come inside, run the day-to-day work, and sort out your processes, giving you director-level operational experience without the cost of a full-time hire.
What we do as your fractional operator
- —We take over running operations — from planning through execution and reporting
- —We sort out processes and responsibilities so the company stops depending on one person
- —We build and lead the operational team — recruitment, onboarding, work rhythm
- —We implement tools and automations that replace manual work
- —We keep an eye on the numbers — KPIs, reporting, and data-driven decisions rather than gut feeling
- —We are the single point of contact accountable for whether operations are working
FOR WHOM
This is for you if, as a founder, you are stuck in operations and no longer have the headspace to focus on growing the business. It works when the business has grown enough to need someone for operations, but it is too early or too expensive to hire a full-time director. It also fits companies in a period of change — entering a new market, scaling rapidly, or filling a gap after a key person has left. You get an experienced operator for exactly as long as you need one.
FAQ
What is a fractional operator and what is it not?
A fractional operator is an experienced operational manager who runs part of your company on a part-time basis — taking responsibility for results, not just advice. It is not a consultant who leaves recommendations and disappears, nor an agency completing a single task. It is someone who genuinely steers operations and is accountable for whether they work.
How long do you commit to a project?
We most often work in cycles of several months, because sorting out operations requires time and continuity. We usually start with a shorter trial period so both sides know it is working. We tailor the engagement to the stage of the company — from an intensive entry to light oversight once everything is running smoothly.
How does the handover work when the engagement ends?
From the start we work in a way that means the company won't be left with a hole when we leave. Processes are documented, the team is trained, and tools are implemented and recorded. At the end we carry out an orderly handover to a specific person on your side so nothing is left hanging.
What is the difference between a fractional operator and a consultant?
A consultant tells you what to do — a fractional operator does it alongside your team. A consultant is accountable for the quality of recommendations; an operator is accountable for real results in the business. If you already have a diagnosis and need someone to bring the changes to life, that is the operator role, not the adviser's.
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