START OPS
Founders of startups are busy people. You have everything to do. You don't have time to do it. You don't want to do it. You don't have to.
Start Ops takes the load off. Release time to focus on the good stuff... growing.
What we do
I build and manage an operations department for your startup, running the day-to-day operations of your company so you can focus your time on where you have the most impact, whether that's at home or at work.
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I will handle:
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🌳 Your people: recruitment, onboarding, HR and team experience processes that improve staff retention and engagement. Result: happier staff means lower long term recruitment costs (time and financial), higher productivity. Better team success.
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🌴 Your money: accounting and finance processes that improve financial clarity. Result: full understanding of your cash position, what is available and when, payments made and received on time. Better financial success.
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🌲 Your operations: I will put out the fires before you even see the smoke and because the fire breaks are already in place. Result: efficient operations without interruption or disruption. Better long term success.
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Just like the roots of a tree, your operations are the structural integrity of your company. Plant them now to secure your future.
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Have more impact elsewhere
Operations is an essential part of your core business, but lots of small businesses and startups only need a part-time team to get them going. I am your ops team, so you can spend more time where you want, whether that's fundraising, strategy, at home, or taking a well-deserved break to reduce stress.
Less stress means more energy for you to focus on growing your business.
I have over 11 years' experience managing the business operations of startups and have fostered excellent relationships with key partners (such as accountants, lawyers, HR consultants, IT specialists, and pensions providers) who understand startups - they are the village that will help you grow your business.
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I'm passionate about operations because it touches your team in every way. They are the key to your success, so keeping your team happy means you succeed better.
Why Start Ops?
Hello!
My name is Amy Walkers, and I am the Founder of Start Ops.
I grew up in the flat, barren lands of Lincolnshire and left for the bright lights of London as soon as I could. I still live in east London, via Nice, Cardiff and Melbourne.
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When I’m not at at my desk, you’ll probably find me up a mountain on a really long walk, playing tennis or padel, on my paddleboard, or on a horse (trying not to fall off either).
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Start Ops particularly welcomes working with companies that are doing good in the world and those that champion diversity and women-led business. I certainly aim to focus on these for my own business.
I have made a commitment to donating a proportion of the business’s monthly revenue to support breast cancer charities. Having come through the other side of this disease myself, I am keen to support others going through it now.
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