Strategic pinch points that demand clarity, confidence, and experienced guidance.
Every ambitious SME reaches moments where progress slows, decisions feel heavier, and the path forward becomes less clear. These aren’t operational niggles—they’re strategic pinch points that, if left unresolved, limit growth, erode value, or increase risk.
At Chalkhill Blue, we see the same critical challenges appear time and again across founder-led and board-led businesses. They surface at different stages of the journey, but they’re deeply connected—and they rarely resolve themselves without the right level of challenge and perspective.
Below are the eight most common challenges we help ambitious SME leaders navigate and overcome.
