Business Operations, Projects & Customer Experience Support for SMEs

Helping small businesses move forward with clarity, structure and confidence.

Whether you’re juggling a growing to-do list, struggling to find the time to improve how your business operates, or trying to deliver an important project without dropping the ball, I’m here to help.

I work with founders and small businesses across the UK to streamline processes, coordinate projects and events, strengthen customer experience, and bring calm to operational chaos.

Practical support. Thoughtful strategy. Human connection.

Sarah Lewis Retail Consulting at The GreenHouse

Making business feel a little less overwhelming.

I believe that running a business should feel purposeful, not permanently overwhelming.

I work with founders and small teams who care deeply about what they do but don’t always have the time, capacity or headspace to tackle everything on their own.

Together, we’ll simplify what’s become complicated, bring structure to the moving parts and focus on the changes that will make the biggest difference – for you, your team and your customers.

Practical, people-first support to help you move your business forward.

How I can help...

Business Operations Support

Reviewing and improving the way your business runs day-to-day. * Process reviews & improvement * Workflow design * Documentation & SOPs * Team coordination * Operational problem solving

Project Management

Turning ideas into delivered outcomes. * Project planning & coordination * Launches & change initiatives * Keeping projects on track * Implementation support * Stakeholder communication

Customer Experience

Helping you create loyal customers who can't get enough of you. * Customer journey reviews * Communication frameworks * Service improvements * Retention opportunities * Customer experience audits

Event Management

Creating experiences that connect people. * Business events * Workshops and networking events * End-to-end event coordination * Supplier management * Guest experience

Why Work With Me?

Practical support with a people-first approach.

I combine experience across project coordination, customer experience, events, retail and business operations to help small businesses make meaningful progress.

Clients often tell me that I bring:

* Calm during busy periods

* A fresh perspective

* Strong organisation and follow-through

* Warm, collaborative relationships

* The ability to turn complexity into clear next steps.

Based in North Yorkshire, I work with businesses locally and across the UK.

Meet Sarah

I’ve always been fascinated by people and what helps them do their best work.

Over the last 20+ years I’ve worked across a variety of industries, roles and environments, but the common thread has remained consistent: helping people, teams and businesses work better.

Whether managing retail teams, coordinating projects, improving customer experiences, organising events or supporting business improvement initiatives, I’ve always been drawn to understanding how things work, identifying what’s getting in the way and helping people make meaningful progress.

Today, I’m based in North Yorkshire and I work with small and medium sized businesses across the UK to improve operations, enhance customer experience and turn plans into action.

My approach is practical, not corporate. I listen carefully, understand what matters most to you and help you create simple, effective ways of moving forward.

I believe that behind every successful business are people who care deeply about what they do. Sometimes they simply need an experienced extra pair of hands, a sounding board, or someone who can bring clarity, structure and momentum when everything feels a little overwhelming.

That’s where I can help.

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Lovely words from my lovely clients...

Working with Sarah has been a game-changer for my business. Building on her extensive experience in retail, her advice was practical, actionable and - most importantly - tailored specifically to my goals as a small business. She encouraged me to work on areas such as mailing lists, newsletters and targetting defined audiences, whilst giving positive feedback on areas that were working well. As an approachable expert, her guidance felt relevant and achievable and I've already seen an improvement in engagement and sales. I can't recommend her highly enough.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of businesses do you work with?

I primarily support small and medium sized businesses, founders and independent organisations across the UK.

Yes. Many projects can be delivered remotely, although I also work onsite in North Yorkshire and surrounding areas when required.

Absolutely. I can support standalone projects, events and short-term initiatives, as well as ongoing operational improvements and support.

Yes. I review customer journeys, communication touchpoints and service delivery to identify practical opportunities for improvement.

Yes. I provide end-to-end support for one-off or regular business events, workshops and networking experiences.