The growth expertise your business needs, without the risk of hiring full-time.
We are a group of experienced specialists, based in the Scottish Borders, who step into your business – at the moments you need it most – to help you move it forward.
Most businesses don’t fail. They stall.
You’ve built something you’re proud of. You’ve got customers. Revenue is coming in.
But…
Growth has slowed.
Decisions are harder.
Everything still seems to come back to you.
You’re stuck in the middle. Too big to do everything yourself. Too small to employ the full-time leadership team you actually need.
The businesses that break through are the ones that stop trying to do it all themselves and bring in the right people at the right time.
That’s where we come in.
Borders Fractional Growth Partners – the expertise you bring in when you’re ready to grow
You get access to experienced specialists across key areas of growth, without the cost or commitment of full-time hires.
We don’t just hand you a plan and leave you to it. We roll up our sleeves and help make it happen.
We are people who have done this before. Many times. In businesses just like yours.
You won’t need all of us at once, just bring in the right expertise when you need it.
We are for you if:
You’ve grown a solid business – but you know it could be more
You’ve built a small team – but you don’t have the in-house expertise you need in every department
You’re tired of everything, and everyone, depending on you
You can see what needs to happen – but don’t have the time, energy or headspace to do it all yourself
You’re ready to stop hustling and start building properly
We are not for you if:
You’re looking for free advice
You still want to do everything yourself
You’re not ready to invest in real growth
Your Fractional Growth Partners:
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![Giles Etherington]()
Giles Etherington - Brand Satellite
Brand, Branding & Marketing
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![Lee-Anne Gillie - Balance Point]()
Lee-Anne Gillie - Balance Point
Growth, Operations & Strategic Change
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![Moira Wilson]()
Moira Wilson - moira"
Recruitment & Employability
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![Colin Sturrock]()
Colin Sturrock - Seton HR Solutions
HR, Leadership Training & Mediation
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![David Ferguson]()
David Ferguson - Ferguson Media
PR & Communications
Come and meet us at an event near you!
Over the coming months, we will be conducting our ‘Meet the Team’ Roadshow - visiting a Scottish Borders town near you.
This will be a great opportunity to meet us, find out more about what we are offering, and network with other local small business owners.
There is a small cost to each event. We believe that all small businesses should be paid for the services they provide. That includes the hosts who are providing the venues, and the caterers who will be providing tasty treats.
June 2026: Duns
Date: Monday 1st June
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Host: Fleming Homes
Catering: Jim Clark Cafe
Agenda:
Arrival, teas and coffees: 15 mins
Intro: 5 mins
Intro from host: 5 mins
Individual presentations: 30 mins
Panel Q&A: 25 mins
Nibbles & Networking: 40 mins
July 2026: Peebles
Date: Monday 13th July
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Host: Eastgate Theatre
Catering: TBC
Agenda:
Arrival, teas and coffees: 15 mins
Intro: 5 mins
Intro from host: 5 mins
Individual presentations: 30 mins
Panel Q&A: 25 mins
Nibbles & Networking: 40 mins
August 2026: Hawick
Date: Monday 3rd August
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Host: TBC
Catering: TBC
Agenda:
Arrival, teas and coffees: 15 mins
Intro: 5 mins
Intro from host: 5 mins
Individual presentations: 30 mins
Panel Q&A: 25 mins
Nibbles & Networking: 40 mins
September 2026: Kelso
Date: Monday 7th September
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Host: TBC
Caterers: TBC
Agenda:
Arrival, teas and coffees: 15 mins
Intro: 5 mins
Intro from host: 5 mins
Individual presentations: 30 mins
Panel Q&A: 25 mins
Nibbles & Networking: 40 mins
October 2026: Galashiels
Date: Monday 5th October
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Host: Cafe Auberge
Catering: Cafe Auberge
Agenda:
Arrival, teas and coffees: 15 mins
Intro: 5 mins
Intro from host: 5 mins
Individual presentations: 30 mins
Panel Q&A: 25 mins
Nibbles & Networking: 40 mins
Why us
The right expertise when you need it
You don’t need a full team. You need the right person at the right time.
We are a group of individuals. Each of us focuses on what we’re genuinely good at – things we’ve spent decades doing, refining and delivering.
You only bring in the expertise you need, when you need it.
Nothing more. Nothing wasted.
We understand what it’s like
We’re business owners too.
We know what it feels like when everything lands on you, growth slows, and you’re trying to make the right calls without enough support.
It’s great to have someone who understands what it is like - by your side - helping you make the right decisions.
Right here in the Scottish Borders
Many businesses think they need to go to the city to access this level of expertise.
You don’t.
We are all Scottish Borders-based and members of the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce - working with local businesses every day.
You don’t need to travel. You don’t need to brief someone who doesn’t understand your world.
You can sit down, face-to-face, with someone who gets it – and gets on with it.
Depth of experience
We’ve done this before. Many times.
In large organisations.
For growing businesses.
In situations where things needed to move quickly and work properly.
You don’t have to continue feeling like you are entering uncharted territory – alone.