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Business Strategy for SMEs: From Survival to Scalable Systems
Turn ad-hoc growth into a 12-month operating plan—unit economics, hiring waves, and compliance that won't break at scale.
May 03, 2025
What you'll take away
- Strategy without unit economics is a slide deck, not a plan.
- Map revenue, hiring, and compliance costs in one quarterly view.
- Pelago pairs finance clarity with operational roadmaps.
- Best for ₹1Cr–₹25Cr revenue teams outgrowing founder-only decisions.
When you need this
- Hitting consistent ₹10L+ monthly revenue but margins unclear.
- Hiring managers before HR/compliance exists.
- Preparing for debt or equity with messy internals.
- Expanding to new states without tax/registrations mapped.
What a useful plan contains
- 12-month revenue and expense forecast.
- Hiring plan tied to PF/GST triggers.
- Working capital and collection cadence (B2B India realities).
- Compliance calendar synced to growth milestones.
Revenue up but chaos too?
Custom growth diagnostic—finance, ops, and compliance alignment.
Book strategy sessionWhat we don't do
Generic motivational consulting. Pelago focuses on executable plans—registration, tax, payroll, and MIS you can hand to a board.
Founder tip: Run strategy quarterly; Indian regulation and GST rules change mid-year.
Engagement shape
Diagnostic workshop → 90-day priority map → optional retainer for finance/compliance execution.