YAK Consulting

Based in Scotland, working internationally.

YAK Consulting helps founders, SMEs and business leaders create clarity, aligned strategy and strong operational foundations so their organisation can operate with confidence and grow sustainably.

29/10/2026

Something I have been working on for a while, in collaboration with Hislop Business Solutions Hislop Business Solutions Ltd , is finally here and I am really proud of it.

Lanarkshire Business Clinic launches 2 weeks today on Thursday 12 November at Trinity Home Studios in Larkhall.

It is completely free and open to any business owner in Lanarkshire, whether you are trying to grow, in a downturn, wanting to scale, just starting out and wanting to build the right foundations, or simply looking to connect with other local business owners who understand what it is really like right now.

Times are tough for a lot of businesses at the moment. This is about bringing experienced practitioners and local business owners together in the same room, so nobody has to figure it out alone.

Here is what the evening looks like:

• A practical expert talk on a topic that matters for you and your business
• An open group conversation with other local business owners
• FREE one-to-one clinic slots with experienced business practitioners on the night

The one-to-one slots are a real highlight. You get focused, confidential time with someone who has decades of senior business experience, at absolutely no cost.

This month’s topic: Why isn’t my business growing, despite everything I am putting into it?

A huge thank you to Trinity Home Studios for opening their doors and making this possible for the local business community.

Two weeks today. Places are limited. Link to register is below, or scan the QR code on the flyer.

We look forward to meeting you 😀

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lanarkshire-business-clinic-working-hard-but-not-growing-tickets-2003302004222

We Love Lanarkshire
The Lighthouse, Larkhall

09/09/2026

Business can feel like you’re trekking your way along ground that doesn’t really make sense.
It’s the part no one really talks about because it’s slow, it’s tiring, uncomfortable and it doesn’t look impressive.

But when you keep going at a pace that feels right for you, you eventually reach moments that remind you why you started.
The kind of view you wouldn’t want to miss because the difficult stretch convinced you to stop too soon.

If you’re in that stage at the moment, keep moving in the way that works for you.
Moving forward is enough.

06/08/2026

Here are 9 things people mistake for resilience in business:

1. Not asking for help because you think you should already know how to handle it
2. Taking on work you shouldn’t because it feels quicker than delegating
3. Normalising exhaustion because everyone around you is tired too
4. Solving problems before anyone notices because you don’t want to look like you dropped the ball
5. Calling stress part of the job because you’ve forgotten what a normal workload feels like
6. Being available the second someone needs you because you don’t want to be seen as unapproachable
7. Never slowing down because you’re scared things will fall apart if you do
8. Avoiding difficult conversations because doing the extra work feels easier than addressing the issue
9. Pretending you are fine because admitting you’re not feels like weakness even though it isn’t

Resilience isn’t about carrying more…it’s about knowing what’s worth carrying.

23/07/2026

It’s now part of the job description. Send help

22/07/2026

We’re really grateful for everyone we’ve worked with over the years. Every review and every conversation reminds us how much trust people place in the work we do together. It means a lot.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to keep supporting more businesses and communities in the years ahead 🙌

15/07/2026

You don’t need perfection. You need clear, repeatable actions that actually move the business forward 💪

10/07/2026

Chief Barketing Manager.
The original keeper of standards.

08/07/2026

Every business has foundations. Some are solid, some are shaky, and some just need attention before things start to crumble.
We took this photo in the Hebrides. It’s an old croft house that once stood strong. You can still see the care that went into it, but over time the foundations gave way and the rest followed. It makes you wonder what it looked like when it was fully maintained and lived in.

That’s the kind of work we do with founders and leaders… strengthening the foundations so the business can stand properly, even when the weather gets rough.

This is the work we are passionate about. Book a free intro call if you’d like to explore how we can work together.
👉 https://calendly.com/yakconsulting/30min

23/06/2026

This is my olive tree. We planted it two years ago as a tiny thing, and I noticed this weekend that the very first fruit had started to appear.
It got me thinking how much of the work in business (and in life) happens underground, in the soil, long before anything visible shows up. For the first year, I didn’t pay enough attention to that part. It grew a little but then lost a lot of leaves and I thought that was as good as it was going to get.
Over the last twelve months I’ve focused on the foundations instead…keeping the soil fed, making sure it has what it actually needs, and not just hoping it will do well because it looks okay on the surface. Now it’s flowering and setting fruit for the first time.
I felt so disproportionately happy when I saw the fruit on it! The slow, steady work that doesn’t make for dramatic before-and-after photos, but actually allows things to grow properly.

18/06/2026

Foundations are not exciting, but they are the reason a business holds together.
These six areas tell you where to look first.

Save this to come back to when things feel off.

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