Business Consultancy with Lara

Operational Clarity. Structured Systems. Strategic AI Integration.

For founder-led businesses that are scaling — but feel stretched, reactive, or overly dependent on one person holding everything together.

You don’t need more tools.

You need structure.

  • Feels reactive most weeks?

  • Is preparing for growth but knows the foundations aren’t strong enough?

  • Already works with a VA but needs higher-level operational oversight?

  • Doesn’t have time to onboard and train properly?

  • Knows AI could help — but isn’t sure how to embed it strategically?

  • Wants processes documented so the business isn’t dependent on one person?

  • Is tired of holding the entire business in your head?

Are You a Founder Who…

Most founder + support teams are operating reactively.

AI isn’t embedded properly.

Decision-making sits with the founder.

Knowledge lives in people — not systems.

Growth starts to feel heavier than it should.

That’s where I step in.

Why Work With Lara?

You’re not hiring someone experimenting with operations.

You’re working with someone who has built a career inside scaling, founder-led businesses.

Lara Smith is a Tech-Forward Fractional Operations Partner and Founder of The Modern VA.

She brings:

  • 10+ years supporting CEOs, founders and directors

  • Deep understanding of support team dynamics

  • Experience inside scaling environments

  • AI and systems expertise layered on top of operational thinking

She doesn’t just understand tools.

She understands:

  • Founder psychology

  • Decision bottlenecks

  • Where AI genuinely adds leverage

  • How to elevate VAs rather than replace them

This is people-first operational strategy.

Tech is layered in to create clarity — not chaos.

Ways to Work Together

Option 1: Strategic Consultancy Call

£199

Best for:

You need clarity before committing to bigger structural changes.

In 60 Minutes We Will:

  • Identify operational bottlenecks

  • Surface quick wins

  • Highlight AI + automation opportunities

  • Clarify where decision-making currently sits

  • Outline practical next steps

You leave with direction — not overwhelm.

If you move into the 6-Week Operational Roadmap,
this counts as Session 1 and is deducted from the total.

Option 2: Emergency Operational
Support

Execution-First Intervention

When you are in reactive mode and need stability now.

Includes:

Onboarding & Rapid Alignment Call (60–90 mins)

  • Access organised

  • Pain points identified

  • Priorities agreed

  • 30-day action plan set

Then I step in and execute.

Execution Packages:

  • 10 Hours – £650

  • 20 Hours – £999

Additional strategy calls: £75/hour

This May Include:

  • Workflow restructuring

  • AI integration into existing roles

  • Process documentation

  • VA optimisation

  • Founder bottleneck reduction

  • Tool audits and system clean-up

  • Structuring a junior support role (if needed)

  • Supporting onboarding frameworks

Best for:

When you don’t have time to think — but things need to stabilise quickly.

Option 3: 6-Week Operational
Roadmap

£899

Structured operational redesign over 6 weeks.

This is not surface-level tweaks.

This is foundational change.

Over 6 Weeks We Will:

  • Identify core operational bottlenecks

  • Map AI + automation opportunities

  • Reduce founder dependency

  • Strengthen support team workflows

  • Document key processes

  • Create clarity across roles

Includes:

3 Strategic Calls (3 hours total)

1️⃣ Deep-Dive Strategy Session

2️⃣ Midpoint Implementation Check-In

3️⃣ Final Stabilisation & Direction Call

You leave with structure — not just ideas.

Best for:

Founders ready to embed smarter systems
properly and build foundations for growth.

Option 4: Ongoing Operational
Retainers

1-Month Notice Period Required

For founders who want consistent operational support
without hiring full-time.

Also ideal if you already have a VA and need
higher-level ops leadership alongside them.

£550 per month

  • 1 strategic call per week

  • 10 hours execution

    ≈ £40/hour

£900 per month

  • 1 strategic call per week

  • 20 hours execution

    ≈ £37.50/hour

Best for:

  • Founders who want continuous optimisation

  • Businesses embedding AI long-term

  • Teams needing structured oversight

  • Scaling companies wanting proactive ops
    leadership

How to Choose?

If You Feel…

Start Here

“I’m drowning — fix it.”

Emergency Support

“We need proper foundations.”

6-Week Roadmap

Strategic Consultancy Call

“I need clarity.”

Retainer

“We need ongoing operational leadership.”

  • Founder-led businesses

  • Revenue-generating teams

  • Already working with support (or ready to)

  • Preparing for growth

  • Serious about operational maturity

Not for hobby businesses.

Not for founders looking for surface-level fixes.

This is for those ready to operate properly.

Who This Is For?

Testimonials

  • Costin - Omma Cosmetics

    “Incredibly professional, always available when needed, and open to calls to discuss details”

  • Mosh - EcoCare Management

    “Highly recommend his services to anyone looking to automate manual tasks.”

  • Rupert Gibson - Coach

    "Lara takes initiative, solves problems quickly and consistently delivers above expectations."

  • George Curl - Director of Aspects Bespoke

    “The Modern OPs helped us implement AI across our business in ways we hadn’t even considered."

  • Harry Thomson - Director of How To Cut Ltd 

    "Lara helps me get clarity on my priorities and spot opportunities to improve our operations so I can free up my time and actually focus on the parts of the business I enjoy."

  • Ben Pullen - Entrepreneur

    “Working with Lara has been a huge boost to my work and personal life in so many ways. Lara brings endless energy and creativity to tackle big and small tasks coming from a range of projects in my life. “