People Strategy for Business Owners Who Want to Step Back, Grow or Sell
You want to grow. Maybe double your revenue. Maybe take more time away from the business. Maybe, eventually, sell it.
But you're still too involved in everything.
You've hired people, but it hasn't always worked out. Your team still needs you, so every time you try to step back, you're pulled straight back in.
And running your business is becoming harder, more expensive and far less enjoyable than you imagined when you first started.
I'm Maritsa, a People Strategist and the person behind The People Keeper.
I help business owners find, keep and get the best from their people.
Together, we build stronger teams and more confident leaders, so you can get back to creating the business you actually want to run.
This is me, I need some help!
What is getting in the way?
You might know exactly what you want from your business, but you don't know what needs to change to make it possible.
You know where you want the business to go, but you can't seem to get it there.
You can't get out of the day-to-day.
You can't get the right people around you.
People keep leaving and you don't know why.
Whether it's finding the right people, keeping good employees, developing your managers or getting your team to take more responsibility, we'll work out what's holding your business back and what needs to change.
What changes when we work together?
More freedom.
More control.
More confidence.
More enjoyment.
Working with me turns the possible into the probable, whatever you set out to create in your business.
Together, we'll build a people strategy that gives your team the clarity, confidence and skills to take more responsibility, make better decisions and work towards the same goals.
Instead of everything coming back to you, you'll have people who understand where the business is going and the part they play in getting it there.
As a leader, you'll have the skills, knowledge and new habits to lead with more confidence, and hopefully enjoy running your business a whole lot more.
You're not alone in this. Many growing businesses reach this point without ever intending to end up here.
How I help you build a stronger business
There's no one-size-fits-all people strategy. Every business has different challenges, different people and different ambitions.
I work alongside you to understand what's happening in your business, identify what's getting in the way and put practical changes in place.
That might mean getting clearer on the people you need, developing your managers, improving how your team works together or building a plan for the next stage of growth.
Whatever the starting point, the aim is the same: a stronger team and a business that works better for you.
Here’s what that looks like in practice…
Reducing employee turnover from 100% to 0%
I helped a temporary chef agency stabilise its team, reducing employee turnover to 0% for 24 months and saving more than £150,000 in replacement costs.
"I would 100% recommend her."
A three-year people & business growth plan
I helped an online and store retailer work out where the business was going, map the people and operations needed to get there, and create the headspace to put the plan into action.
Building a team that can run without the owner
I helped the owners of a home fragrance and beauty business build the confidence and capability to lead and manage their team, so they could finally go on holiday without worrying about the business.
Want to see more of what I’ve helped change?
These results come from working alongside you as the changes happen, helping you build the skills, habits and ways of working that keep things moving long after our work together ends.
Don't just take my word for it...
It's one thing for me to tell you what working together can change. It's another to hear it from the people I've worked with. Here's what some of my clients have had to say:
“Maritsa is brilliant! Genuinely cares about the success of your business and wants it to succeed just as much as we do!”
Ben Groves
“There are a lot of HR people out there in the world and their service and knowledge varied greatly. Maritsa however is absolutely top notch and in my job as a business mentor she really is my go to person for any HR issues.”
Steve Bridson
“Maritsa is a pragmatic, straight-talking professional who truly understands how to make things better for employees.”
Gayle Thompson
More on people strategy and leadership
I regularly share my thoughts on people strategy, leadership, employee retention and the challenges of building a team that helps your business grow.
I've been invited onto podcasts and featured in conversations about what business owners need from their people, and what it takes to build a business that doesn't depend on them for everything.
If you'd like a better feel for how I think before we speak, have a watch, listen or read below.
Videos
Podcasts & Articles
Helping Founders Find Their Freedom
Communication for Happy Businesses
Nadege Minois Podcast
Building a People Foundation That Scales
Scale-Up Radio Podcast
The Future of Work is Hybrid
Business Spotlight (Zeit Sprachen)