Your ops chaos isn't a hiring problem. It's a systems problem.
For founder-led businesses doing $500K–$2M, growing faster than their systems. As your fractional COO I build the automation myself instead of only recommending it, so the bottleneck is fixed within weeks.
Three areas of work. Operations first, then the tools.
Before you hire a COO, fix the bottleneck.
Most founders think they need to hire a senior operations lead, which is a six-figure annual cost. Usually the problem is the system rather than headcount. Onboarding, reporting, billing and capacity are handled by well-built processes and targeted automation, without adding a salary.
Founder bottleneck
Every decision still routes through you. The business stops when you do.
Onboarding & handoffs
New clients eat days of manual work. Internal handoffs drop the ball.
Reporting in the dark
No real view of capacity, margin, or where time is leaking each week.
Tool sprawl
12 apps, nothing talks. Copy-paste ops, no single source of truth.
The $1K Quick Win Audit.
Most engagements like mine start with a 90-day commitment. I changed that. This is for you if one process (onboarding, invoicing, reporting or client work) costs you hours every week and you want to see a result before committing to more.
What changed
No 90-day contract to start. One fixed-scope engagement, $1,000, 1–2 weeks.
Who it's for
One specific bottleneck you already feel every week. We pick it together on the call.
What you get
A fixed process and working automation, handed over to your team.
Ongoing Fractional COO retainers exist for founders who want continuous operational leadership after the Quick Win proves the fit. Pricing on the call.
Book the Quick Win call"Stjepan helped us map and streamline our core processes. Within weeks, we had clear SOPs and the team was operating independently. Game changer."
- Velocity Sellers
Let us fix one bottleneck within a few weeks.
In 15 minutes, tell me which process costs you the most. If a Quick Win is the right fit, we scope it on the call. If not, I will tell you.
Book a 15-min call