A card model of a small studio on its first morning: a new diary on a low desk, a pinboard of colour swatches and a fresh box file.A card model of a small studio at lamplight: a new diary on a low desk, a pinboard of colour swatches and a fresh box file.

Start-ups

Set up right, from the first day.

For a new business of one or two people. Laura sets up how it runs, its diary, inbox, files, client list and enquiries, before old habits set in and before it meets the public.

Before

A card model of a new business's first desk before it is set up: papers piled at angles, blank notes everywhere, boxes unopened and the diary buried under folders.The same card model desk at lamplight before it is set up: papers piled at angles, boxes unopened and the diary buried under folders.

After

A card model of the same studio, set up: the diary open on a clear desk, papers filed into labelled box files and a plan pinned above.The same card model studio at lamplight, set up: the diary open on a clear desk and papers filed into labelled box files.

See it set up

From scattered to set up.

Drag the line across the picture, or press Before and After. Scattered tools become one set-up: rules for the diary, folders that match, and every client at a clear stage.

Her eye shows in how the business presents itself, from its quote and invoice templates to its email set-up, set before it meets the public.

What you keep

A written how-to for each system.

Every system she sets up comes with its own short how-to, in plain words, kept where you keep your files. Here is one.

An example of the kind she leaves you

How your new enquiries are answered

  1. A new enquiry arrives.It comes in through your website form or straight to your inbox.
  2. Add it to your client list.Give it the stage "New enquiry", with the date it came in.
  3. Reply with your saved first reply.Change the opening to fit the person, then send it.
  4. Offer a call.Send your booking link; the call goes into your calendar by itself.
  5. Move it on after the call.Change its stage: quote sent, booked, or not this time.

Kept in your shared files

The package

Foundations.

For a business of one or two people, set up before old habits set in.

Your systems are set up in the tools you already use, or the ones you choose, and they stay yours.

What she never touches

The books, payroll, tax returns, company formation, Companies House filings, and a registered office or mail address. Those stay with your accountant and the providers you choose.

Foundations, for a business of one or two people: £695

Prices include any VAT due.

If you book as a consumer, you can change your mind up to 14 days after the day you agree the package. Work starts inside those 14 days only if you ask for it; if you then cancel, you pay for the work already done, in proportion. If you ask for work to start inside the 14 days and agree that you lose the right to cancel once it is finished, you can no longer cancel after the work is complete.

A business that is not trading yet is treated as a consumer here.

One price across Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area: no travel charge is added, and parking and any clean air zone charge are inside it.

Software subscriptions are paid by you, to the provider. A team of three or more is priced by written quote.

At this price Foundations includes its on-site day in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area. Outside that area it is offered remotely, by written quote.

A kick-off session; up to five of your systems set up in your own tools: email and folders, calendar and online booking, your client list and enquiries, shared files, and quote and invoice templates; a written how-to for each; one on-site day of up to five hours; a handover call; and a check-in 30 days later.

A way in, and what keeps it running

Start smaller, keep it running.

Not ready for the whole set-up yet? Her Power Hour is a way in.

Once it is set up, her monthly hours keep it running after.

POWER HOUR

  • 1 HOUR - £150Expert eyes & clarity on what's holding you back. Actionable next steps to walk away with focus, direction & a personalised plan tailored to you.

Prices include any VAT due.

If you book as a consumer, you can change your mind up to 14 days after the day you agree the package. Work starts inside those 14 days only if you ask for it; if you then cancel, you pay for the work already done, in proportion. If you ask for work to start inside the 14 days and agree that you lose the right to cancel once it is finished, you can no longer cancel after the work is complete.

A business that is not trading yet is treated as a consumer here.

How the work runs

From kick-off to handover.

  1. 1 of 4

    Kick-off.

    A first session together: how your work comes in, and which of your systems to set up first.

    A card model of a small studio on its first morning: a new diary on a low desk, a pinboard of colour swatches and a fresh box file.A card model of a small studio at lamplight: a new diary on a low desk, a pinboard of colour swatches and a fresh box file.
  2. 2 of 4

    Your systems, set up.

    Up to five of your systems, set up in your own tools, each with a written how-to.

    A card model of the studio being set up: boxes open on the floor, a plan marked out on a large sheet of paper and new box files on the shelf.The same card model studio at lamplight being set up: boxes open on the floor and a plan marked out on a large sheet of paper.
  3. 3 of 4

    The on-site day.

    Laura in the room with you, setting out the desk, the files and the shelves to match the systems.

    A card model of the studio on a working morning: the diary open with a pen across it, a cup of tea and the pinboard full of cards.The same card model studio at lamplight on a working day: the diary open with a pen across it and the pinboard full of cards.
  4. 4 of 4

    Handed over.

    A handover call, every login yours, and a check-in 30 days later.

    A card model of the studio handed over in the evening: everything in its place and a bound binder tied with ribbon on the desk.The same card model studio at lamplight, handed over: everything in its place and a bound binder tied with ribbon on the desk.

On to the next room

Next room: Business

Start with a free discovery call.

Free, with Laura herself. Bring the date your business started, or will start, and what does not run properly yet.

Book a free discovery callOpens her booking form

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In person across Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area. Remotely, wherever you are.