The Operational Edit

By Rachel McNab • September 21, 2026
Your tools exist. They just don't talk to each other. Here's a simple guide to connecting the tools your business already uses, without starting from scratch.
By Rachel McNab • September 14, 2026
Fractional COO retainers typically run two to eight days a month, but the right number depends on your business. Here's how to work out what you actually need.
By Rachel McNab • September 7, 2026
Operational debt is the cost of systems that haven't kept pace with your growth. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how it differs from technical debt.
By Rachel McNab • August 31, 2026
Built a new system your team isn't using? Here's what's actually getting in the way and how to fix adoption before you give up on the tool.
By Rachel McNab • August 24, 2026
Fractional COO or operations consultant - what's the difference and how do you know which one your business actually needs? A guide from someone who does both.
By Rachel McNab • August 17, 2026
When your CRM isn't working, replacement feels like the obvious answer. Here's how to work out whether the problem is the tool or the structure around it.
By Rachel McNab • August 10, 2026
HubSpot, Zoho CRM, OnePageCRM or GoHighLevel? Here's an honest, experience-based guide to choosing the right CRM for your small UK service business.
By Rachel McNab • August 3, 2026
IR35 and fractional COO engagements: how the off-payroll rules typically apply, what points inside or outside, and what both clients and contractors should consider.
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