Empowering Businesses with Operational Excellence
At Ascend SME, we believe that success isn’t just about having great ideas—it’s about executing them efficiently. We help ambitious businesses streamline operations, optimise performance, and accelerate growth by turning complexity into clarity and inefficiency into opportunity.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to help businesses scale smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
We empower SMEs to move beyond daily firefighting by implementing structured, sustainable, and high-performance operations.
By optimising processes, leveraging automation, and creating strategic roadmaps, we help businesses maximise productivity, profitability, and long-term success.
At Ascend SME, we don’t just advise—we execute. We are passionate about turning challenges into opportunities, inefficiencies into streamlined processes, and ideas into action.
Meet the Founder
Laura Philbin, the founder of Ascend SME, has a deep passion for efficiency, structure, and business transformation. With years of experience in operational excellence, process optimisation, and strategic execution, Laura has worked with SMEs across various industries to eliminate inefficiencies and create scalable, high-performing businesses.
"I started Ascend SME because I saw too many business owners weighed down by operational challenges, struggling to prioritise and execute effectively. My goal is to help businesses regain control, implement smart strategies, and drive meaningful, measurable results."
Our Values
At Ascend SME, our approach is built on:
✔ Efficiency First – We believe in doing things better, faster, and smarter.
✔ Execution Over Theory – Strategy is important, but action is what drives results.
✔ Clarity & Simplicity – We cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters.
✔ Sustainable Growth – Success should be scalable, structured, and long-term.
✔ Collaboration & Integrity – We work with businesses as true partners, ensuring trust and transparency at every step.
Why Work With Us?
✔ Practical, Hands-On Support – We don’t just advise; we execute.
✔ SME Specialists – We understand the unique challenges of growing a business.
✔ Custom Solutions – Every business is different; our approach is tailored to you.
✔ Proven Results – Our clients see real improvements in efficiency and profitability.
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