NED in a Box: The check and challenge you need to grow your business

At Melo, we’re changemakers. Sherpas. Education leaders.

We’re constantly evolving and looking for new ideas that could help us to help you transform your businesses.

So, we’re super excited to introduce a shiny new service – NED in a Box.

Imagine having your very own guest non-executive director to provide the check and challenge you need to turbocharge your business.

Someone with the expertise to help you create the strategic direction and vision that’s crucial for continued growth and success.

That’s NED in a Box! Read on to find out more.

The right NED can help you create a strategic direction and vision that works for you

We’re lucky to have an incredible team of experienced and talented people working at Melo. What’s more, we collaborate with a network of amazing external partners and suppliers to the profession.

Everyone on the Melo board used to run a business, so we know exactly what you’re going through.

Every day, we speak to a wide range of business owners. Some are just starting out, others are scaling up, and some are planning their exit.

Whatever stage of the business journey our clients are at, we’ve noticed that many of them have one thing in common.

They need help creating a strategic direction and vision that works for them. As small businesses, there’s often a lack of check and challenge.

That’s where NED in a Box comes in.

NED in a Box provides the ongoing expertise you need to grow your business

Sometimes, you can be too close to your business to see what’s really needed. You might also benefit from skills and experience you don’t currently have in your team.

We can provide the external check and challenge that’s vital for growing a business.

NED in a box is an ongoing service that you can tap into for expertise, as and when you need it.

Whether you need someone to sit in on board meetings, help you strategize, or challenge the status quo, your Melo NED will be there.

We’ll carefully select a NED that fits your unique business needs

With access to several high-quality NEDs, both in the Melo team and in our wider network, we’ll match you with the best fit NED for your business. So, you benefit from someone who can jump straight in and help you see your firm with fresh eyes.

You might have heard us talk about the GC Index (a.k.a. The Game-Changing Index) before. This is a powerful people and organisation assessment tool that allows us to understand the strengths of your team and identify any potential gaps.

We run the GC Index on all our NEDs as well as any firms we work with. This means we can provide you with a NED who isn’t just a financial planning whizz but also has the types of qualities that might currently be lacking in your leadership team.

Once a month, your NED will visit your firm, join the board meeting, do some prep work, and help to moderate to make sure that everyone’s views are heard and that your strategic direction is crystal clear.

In this way, your NED will provide the objective support and guidance that’s vital for growing your business.

Read more: Top 4 ways the GC Index can empower your leadership team and progress your business

Get in touch

NED in a Box is a completely bespoke service. Whether you need a NED by your side long term, or you just want support to navigate a specific challenge, that’s your call.

If you like the sound of NED in a Box, hit us up in our inbox at hello@melo.co.uk or call us on 0113 4656 111.