But I need to be on the tools.....

As a small business owner, you don’t always want to manage —  its common in a small business for success to depend on a close-knit group of capable people, each owning their part of the puzzle. But as your business grows, the picture gets bigger — and more complex — making it harder to keep everything aligned.

You’ve got the expertise.
You’ve invested in systems.
You’ve built strong processes.

So why are you still operating at full stretch?

You’re running at capacity — without the time, budget, headspace, or confidence to recruit, train, and build the same trust with new team members. And that’s before you factor in annual leave, sick days, or even the chance to take a well-earned break.

When was the last time you truly switched off?

Something has to give if you want to keep growing. At Maru, we specialise in identifying where your resources are currently being consumed — and how to make better use of them.

Duplication of tasks, muddled communication channels, a lack of written processes — and other hidden “time thieves” — quietly drain your capacity simply because there’s no time to step back, assess, and reset.

Just recruit — that’s easy, right?

Not always. Even if you do have the budget for another pair of hands, finding someone with the right skill set and the right personality to fit seamlessly into your existing team — without disrupting your culture — is no small task. And that’s just the start. You still need to invest time in onboarding, training, and building trust. So no, more people isn’t always the answer.

Ah, ok — I’ll just promote from within and make them a manager.

A great solution — if you already have someone recognised as a natural leader, with the bandwidth to take on more. But let’s be honest: the people you’d trust to grow the business are probably the same ones already at full capacity. You’re not short on talent — you’re short on time.

That’s where we come in.

We zoom out, capture the knowledge and experience of your full team, and build a visual map of how things currently work. Then we help you identify and implement practical changes — giving you back control and freeing the resources you need to take your next step with confidence.