Insights

Ideas for the next phase of growth.

Insights from ScaleUp, covering the decisions that help founder-led companies grow well.

lencioni models diagram
People

Lencioni Models: Improve Team Performance with These Two Models

Lencioni Models provide a complete playbook for transforming a group of talented individuals into a genuinely high-performing team.

Nicholas Thiede · 30 July 2026
Rockefeller Habits Checklist: 10 Fundamentals Every Growing Business Must Master
Growth

Rockefeller Habits Checklist: 10 Fundamentals Every Growing Business Must Master

Rockefeller Habits present the fundamental routines that keep businesses running smoothly while focusing on growth.

Nicholas Thiede · 24 July 2026
cash conversion cycle diagram
Cash

Cash Conversion Cycle: The Ultimate Guide to Accelerating Cash Flow in Your Business

The Cash Conversion Cycle is the breakthrough your company needs to fund growth from operations rather than constantly chasing external capital.

Nicholas Thiede · 16 July 2026
Labour Efficiency Ratio
Cash

The Labour Efficiency Ratio: The #1 Driver of Profitability You’re Not Tracking

Learn how to calculate and improve your Labour Efficiency Ratio to make smarter hiring decisions, protect margins and scale your business profitably.

Nicholas Thiede · 9 July 2026
Why Most Annual Plans Fail (And What High-Growth Companies Do Instead)
Execution

Why Most Annual Plans Fail (And What High-Growth Companies Do Instead)

Discover why quarterly themes outperform annual planning for business growth. Learn how to implement 90-day planning cycles that drive execution and momentum in your organization.

Nicholas Thiede · 10 May 2026
Realize Your Business's Full Potential with the Scaling Up Method
Growth

Realize Your Business's Full Potential with the Scaling Up Method

Most entrepreneurs face similar challenges: a lack of clear direction, inconsistent execution, financial constraints, and a shortage of great talent. The Scaling Up methodology provides a clear framework to tackle these challenges with four key pillars: Strategy, Execution, People, and Cash.

Nicholas Thiede · 10 May 2026
The Complete Guide to Verne Harnish's Scaling Up Methodology for South African Businesses
Strategy

The Complete Guide to Verne Harnish's Scaling Up Methodology for South African Businesses

A proven framework addressing the specific challenges of growing a business in complex, resource-constrained environments like South Africa, based on the 4 Decisions Framework.

ScaleUp Team · 10 May 2026
One-Page Strategic Plan (OPSP) Template: Simplify Your Business Strategy for Rapid Growth
Strategy

One-Page Strategic Plan (OPSP) Template: Simplify Your Business Strategy for Rapid Growth

Let's talk about something that's probably been keeping you up at night quite regularly – your business strategy. If you're like most South African entrepreneurs I've worked with, you've either got a 50-page business plan gathering dust on your shelf, or you're running your business completely by gut feel. Both approaches are costing you growth opportunities.

ScaleUp Team · 10 May 2026