Start with where you are.
The quickest way in is the Growth Diagnostic. If you'd rather talk first, email us.
Same team, two front doors. Pick the one that fits, or just take the diagnostic and we'll point you to the right team.
Running an established SME.
That's Common Thread Partners, the same team set up for SMEs. You can still fill in the diagnostic here and we'll pass it across.
Common Thread Partners →The Growth Diagnostic
Forty-nine questions about your business, your customer and where growth feels stuck. It takes about fifteen minutes. Answer for where you are, not where you hope to be. One of us reads every response alongside what's public about your business and sends back a Growth Constraint Review: what is holding growth back, what is causing it, and what to do first.
Your answers are confidential. Read our privacy notice.
Sheffield and across the UK, in person and remotely.
Common questions
Who do you work with?
UK founders building a venture, from idea and MVP through first customers and early traction. Usually a small team, bootstrapped, grant-funded or raising early. If you run an established SME, Common Thread Partners is set up for you.
What happens after I complete the diagnostic?
One of us reads your answers alongside what's public about your business and sends you a Growth Constraint Review within five working days. Then we'll get in touch to talk it through and, if it's the right next step, arrange a Tape Up.
What is a Tape Up?
A look at the whole business, with you, before anything bigger is agreed. It ends with a written readout and a clear next step.
How much does it cost?
I already have customers. Is this still for me?
Yes, if you're building a venture. If you run an established SME, Common Thread Partners is the better fit. Not sure? Take the diagnostic and we'll point you to the right team.
Do I have to be in Sheffield?
No. We're based in Sheffield and work across the UK.