Helping service-based SMEs build stronger businesses.
Straight-talking business performance consultancy for ambitious service-based SMEs.
Increase profit, streamline operations and strengthen teams with expert guidance and clear actionable strategies.
5-STAR RATED REVIEWS
100+ BUSINESSES TRANSFORMED
OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Get clear. Get focused. Get results.
You’re great at what you do, but your business isn’t performing like it should.
If you’re overwhelmed, constantly firefighting, or feeling stuck in the day-to-day, it's time for clarity and action.
We help ambitious service-based business owners get clear on what's holding their business back, create a structured plan, and make real progress quickly, so they can finally increase profit, run operations smoothly, and build a team they trust.
Ready to see a real difference?
“I’d highly recommend Katherine - my challenger, supporter and holder of the big picture and small steps.”
- Tracie Seebold, Founder of Elevate Academy
“A brilliant strategic coach and wonderfully supportive to my team. All those systems we now have in place really are going to make us work smarter not harder.”
- Helen Edwards, Managing Director East End Prints
“This year has been a year of growth... and I'm not sure I could have done it so successfully without Katherine by my side.”
- Louise Gregson-Williams, Founder LeapThirtyTwo
LETS WORK TOGETHER
The space, strategy & support to grow
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Business Performance Assessment
90-minute intensive session to identify exactly what's holding your business back and create clear, actionable next steps. Ideal if you're stuck or unsure what's going wrong.
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Strategy Day
In-person, focused, practical planning to create a clear growth strategy tailored specifically to your business.
Leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear roadmap.
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Strategic Partnership
Tailored, ongoing expert guidance and practical support to keep you on track delivering consistent results. Regular check-ins, accountability, and straightforward advice whenever you need it.
Meet your Business Performance experts.
Led by founder Katherine Dyer, The Pocket Strategist is a Business Performance Consultancy dedicated to helping ambitious service-based SMEs increase profit, streamline operations, and strengthen teams.
With over 16 years' experience in senior leadership roles at brands like Debenhams, Screwfix, and LV= Insurance, Katherine has guided over 100 small businesses to achieve measurable results. Her expertise is now complemented by a select team of professionals, each bringing specialised skills to provide comprehensive support tailored to your business needs.
Together, we offer in-person Strategy Days, ongoing strategic partnerships, and hands-on consultancy to deliver clear strategies and practical support. Our collaborative approach ensures you receive straightforward advice and real accountability to drive your business forward.
"The process with Katherine has been nothing short of life-changing. She simplifies the overwhelming and turns it into achievable, actionable steps."
- Rosie Hawkins, Founder of Redhawk Events
"Katherine helped me look deeply into my established business and create a way forward to become more successful with less work for me. It really is all about strategy!"
- Claire Suttie, Managing Director Atlas Translation
"I reached a pivotal point in my business where I needed clarity and direction. After a day with Katherine, I now have a clear three-month plan and the confidence to move forward."
- Carol McIntyre, Founder ExecPro VA
A clear path to better business performance.
THE PERFORMANCE PLAN
My proven framework, The Performance Plan, is how we get results for our clients.
It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing things better.
STRATEGY.
Know exactly where you're going and how to get there.
TEAM.
Build a capable, accountable team you trust.
PROFIT.
Increase your profit without working harder.
OPERATIONS.
Simplify and streamline how your business runs.
LEADERSHIP.
Lead confidently and make stronger decisions.
Ready to take the next step toward a stronger business?
