Looking Glass Solutions
@lookingglasssols.bsky.social
Commercial Directors on demand for successful passion led SMEs with a focus on tech. Founded by Alice, obviously!
Commercial and contractual strategy support from planning to implementation.
Commercial and contractual strategy support from planning to implementation.
No signature, no start.
This Ask Alice breaks down why a signed contract protects scope, timelines, payment terms, and IP - so projects run cleanly.
#AskAlice #UnsignedContracts #CommercialClarity #SMEAdvice
This Ask Alice breaks down why a signed contract protects scope, timelines, payment terms, and IP - so projects run cleanly.
#AskAlice #UnsignedContracts #CommercialClarity #SMEAdvice
September 3, 2025 at 7:51 AM
No signature, no start.
This Ask Alice breaks down why a signed contract protects scope, timelines, payment terms, and IP - so projects run cleanly.
#AskAlice #UnsignedContracts #CommercialClarity #SMEAdvice
This Ask Alice breaks down why a signed contract protects scope, timelines, payment terms, and IP - so projects run cleanly.
#AskAlice #UnsignedContracts #CommercialClarity #SMEAdvice
Clear commercial direction turns good teams into great ones: shared targets, simple rules, confident decisions, better client outcomes. That’s how momentum builds.
#AskAlice #CommercialDirection #TeamClarity #ProfitFirst
#AskAlice #CommercialDirection #TeamClarity #ProfitFirst
August 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Clear commercial direction turns good teams into great ones: shared targets, simple rules, confident decisions, better client outcomes. That’s how momentum builds.
#AskAlice #CommercialDirection #TeamClarity #ProfitFirst
#AskAlice #CommercialDirection #TeamClarity #ProfitFirst
Anyone out here actually using Datarails? Interested in some real life perspectives
August 20, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Anyone out here actually using Datarails? Interested in some real life perspectives
The Bottleneck Trap happens when everything has to go through you - decisions, approvals, progress.
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how to break the habit and scale without becoming the blocker.
#AskAlice #BottleneckTrap #SMEClarity #GrowthWithoutBurnout
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how to break the habit and scale without becoming the blocker.
#AskAlice #BottleneckTrap #SMEClarity #GrowthWithoutBurnout
August 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The Bottleneck Trap happens when everything has to go through you - decisions, approvals, progress.
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how to break the habit and scale without becoming the blocker.
#AskAlice #BottleneckTrap #SMEClarity #GrowthWithoutBurnout
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how to break the habit and scale without becoming the blocker.
#AskAlice #BottleneckTrap #SMEClarity #GrowthWithoutBurnout
You’re busy. You’re showing up. You’re doing all the right things.
But here’s the big question: Is it making you any money?
This week’s Ask Alice is all about knowing what’s worth your time - and what isn’t.
#AskAlice #ProfitFocus #SMEAdvice #BusinessStrategy
But here’s the big question: Is it making you any money?
This week’s Ask Alice is all about knowing what’s worth your time - and what isn’t.
#AskAlice #ProfitFocus #SMEAdvice #BusinessStrategy
August 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
You’re busy. You’re showing up. You’re doing all the right things.
But here’s the big question: Is it making you any money?
This week’s Ask Alice is all about knowing what’s worth your time - and what isn’t.
#AskAlice #ProfitFocus #SMEAdvice #BusinessStrategy
But here’s the big question: Is it making you any money?
This week’s Ask Alice is all about knowing what’s worth your time - and what isn’t.
#AskAlice #ProfitFocus #SMEAdvice #BusinessStrategy
If you can solve a problem quickly, it’s not because it was easy - it’s because you’re good.
This week’s Ask Alice is about the Easy Not Free mindset, and why you should charge for the value, not the time.
#AskAlice #EasyNotFree #PricingStrategy #SMEAdvice
This week’s Ask Alice is about the Easy Not Free mindset, and why you should charge for the value, not the time.
#AskAlice #EasyNotFree #PricingStrategy #SMEAdvice
July 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
If you can solve a problem quickly, it’s not because it was easy - it’s because you’re good.
This week’s Ask Alice is about the Easy Not Free mindset, and why you should charge for the value, not the time.
#AskAlice #EasyNotFree #PricingStrategy #SMEAdvice
This week’s Ask Alice is about the Easy Not Free mindset, and why you should charge for the value, not the time.
#AskAlice #EasyNotFree #PricingStrategy #SMEAdvice
Feeling like your business is stuck in constant reaction mode?
In this Ask Alice, we’re sharing how to shift from reactive to strategic - and why that shift can change everything.
#AskAlice #BusinessStrategy #FromReactiveToStrategic #SMEClarity
In this Ask Alice, we’re sharing how to shift from reactive to strategic - and why that shift can change everything.
#AskAlice #BusinessStrategy #FromReactiveToStrategic #SMEClarity
July 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Feeling like your business is stuck in constant reaction mode?
In this Ask Alice, we’re sharing how to shift from reactive to strategic - and why that shift can change everything.
#AskAlice #BusinessStrategy #FromReactiveToStrategic #SMEClarity
In this Ask Alice, we’re sharing how to shift from reactive to strategic - and why that shift can change everything.
#AskAlice #BusinessStrategy #FromReactiveToStrategic #SMEClarity
More sales aren’t always the solution.
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about Profitability Focus - and why real growth starts with understanding your margins, not just your sales targets.
#AskAlice #ProfitabilityFocus #SMEClarity #BusinessGrowth
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about Profitability Focus - and why real growth starts with understanding your margins, not just your sales targets.
#AskAlice #ProfitabilityFocus #SMEClarity #BusinessGrowth
July 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
More sales aren’t always the solution.
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about Profitability Focus - and why real growth starts with understanding your margins, not just your sales targets.
#AskAlice #ProfitabilityFocus #SMEClarity #BusinessGrowth
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about Profitability Focus - and why real growth starts with understanding your margins, not just your sales targets.
#AskAlice #ProfitabilityFocus #SMEClarity #BusinessGrowth
Being exit-ready doesn’t mean selling tomorrow.
It means knowing you could - on your terms.
This week’s Ask Alice gives you a fast, practical Exit, Ready, Check to help future-proof your business.
#AskAlice #ExitReady #SuccessionPlanning #SMEAdvice
It means knowing you could - on your terms.
This week’s Ask Alice gives you a fast, practical Exit, Ready, Check to help future-proof your business.
#AskAlice #ExitReady #SuccessionPlanning #SMEAdvice
July 9, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Being exit-ready doesn’t mean selling tomorrow.
It means knowing you could - on your terms.
This week’s Ask Alice gives you a fast, practical Exit, Ready, Check to help future-proof your business.
#AskAlice #ExitReady #SuccessionPlanning #SMEAdvice
It means knowing you could - on your terms.
This week’s Ask Alice gives you a fast, practical Exit, Ready, Check to help future-proof your business.
#AskAlice #ExitReady #SuccessionPlanning #SMEAdvice
Let’s bust some Termination Myths.
No, they’re not aggressive. No, they don’t mean you expect failure. They just mean you’re prepared.
This week’s Ask Alice explains why termination clauses matter.
#AskAlice #TerminationMyths #ContractAdvice #SMEClarity
No, they’re not aggressive. No, they don’t mean you expect failure. They just mean you’re prepared.
This week’s Ask Alice explains why termination clauses matter.
#AskAlice #TerminationMyths #ContractAdvice #SMEClarity
July 2, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Let’s bust some Termination Myths.
No, they’re not aggressive. No, they don’t mean you expect failure. They just mean you’re prepared.
This week’s Ask Alice explains why termination clauses matter.
#AskAlice #TerminationMyths #ContractAdvice #SMEClarity
No, they’re not aggressive. No, they don’t mean you expect failure. They just mean you’re prepared.
This week’s Ask Alice explains why termination clauses matter.
#AskAlice #TerminationMyths #ContractAdvice #SMEClarity
Client relationships are an asset - but are they tied to your business, or just one person?
In this Ask Alice, we’re sharing how to protect your client base through contracts, clauses, and strong internal systems.
#AskAlice #ClientOwnership #BusinessContinuity #SMEClarity
In this Ask Alice, we’re sharing how to protect your client base through contracts, clauses, and strong internal systems.
#AskAlice #ClientOwnership #BusinessContinuity #SMEClarity
June 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Client relationships are an asset - but are they tied to your business, or just one person?
In this Ask Alice, we’re sharing how to protect your client base through contracts, clauses, and strong internal systems.
#AskAlice #ClientOwnership #BusinessContinuity #SMEClarity
In this Ask Alice, we’re sharing how to protect your client base through contracts, clauses, and strong internal systems.
#AskAlice #ClientOwnership #BusinessContinuity #SMEClarity
Good clients respect good boundaries.
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how clear terms and expectations protect your time, your income, and your sanity.
#AskAlice #BoundariesInBusiness #SMEClarity
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how clear terms and expectations protect your time, your income, and your sanity.
#AskAlice #BoundariesInBusiness #SMEClarity
June 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Good clients respect good boundaries.
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how clear terms and expectations protect your time, your income, and your sanity.
#AskAlice #BoundariesInBusiness #SMEClarity
In this Ask Alice, we’re talking about how clear terms and expectations protect your time, your income, and your sanity.
#AskAlice #BoundariesInBusiness #SMEClarity
Copying someone else’s contract might feel like a time-saver, but it could open you up to serious risk.
In this Ask Alice, we explain why tailored contracts matter.
#AskAlice #ContractAdvice #SMEClarity
In this Ask Alice, we explain why tailored contracts matter.
#AskAlice #ContractAdvice #SMEClarity
June 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Copying someone else’s contract might feel like a time-saver, but it could open you up to serious risk.
In this Ask Alice, we explain why tailored contracts matter.
#AskAlice #ContractAdvice #SMEClarity
In this Ask Alice, we explain why tailored contracts matter.
#AskAlice #ContractAdvice #SMEClarity
Your P&L says you’re in profit.
Your bank balance says otherwise.
In our latest Ask Alice video, we’re diving into the difference between profit and cash - and why it catches so many founders out.
#AskAlice #SMEFinance #ProfitVsCash
Your bank balance says otherwise.
In our latest Ask Alice video, we’re diving into the difference between profit and cash - and why it catches so many founders out.
#AskAlice #SMEFinance #ProfitVsCash
June 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Your P&L says you’re in profit.
Your bank balance says otherwise.
In our latest Ask Alice video, we’re diving into the difference between profit and cash - and why it catches so many founders out.
#AskAlice #SMEFinance #ProfitVsCash
Your bank balance says otherwise.
In our latest Ask Alice video, we’re diving into the difference between profit and cash - and why it catches so many founders out.
#AskAlice #SMEFinance #ProfitVsCash
Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity.
In our latest Ask Alice video, we’re diving into why high turnover doesn’t always mean a healthy business . . . and what to focus on instead.
#AskAlice #SMEAdvice #ProfitVsTurnover
In our latest Ask Alice video, we’re diving into why high turnover doesn’t always mean a healthy business . . . and what to focus on instead.
#AskAlice #SMEAdvice #ProfitVsTurnover
May 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity.
In our latest Ask Alice video, we’re diving into why high turnover doesn’t always mean a healthy business . . . and what to focus on instead.
#AskAlice #SMEAdvice #ProfitVsTurnover
In our latest Ask Alice video, we’re diving into why high turnover doesn’t always mean a healthy business . . . and what to focus on instead.
#AskAlice #SMEAdvice #ProfitVsTurnover
Too busy to plan? You’re not alone.
In this #AskAlice, we’re sharing why taking time to plan is one of the best things you can do for your business.
#BusinessSupport #AskAlice #SMEs #TooBusyToPlan #LookingGlassSolutions
In this #AskAlice, we’re sharing why taking time to plan is one of the best things you can do for your business.
#BusinessSupport #AskAlice #SMEs #TooBusyToPlan #LookingGlassSolutions
May 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Too busy to plan? You’re not alone.
In this #AskAlice, we’re sharing why taking time to plan is one of the best things you can do for your business.
#BusinessSupport #AskAlice #SMEs #TooBusyToPlan #LookingGlassSolutions
In this #AskAlice, we’re sharing why taking time to plan is one of the best things you can do for your business.
#BusinessSupport #AskAlice #SMEs #TooBusyToPlan #LookingGlassSolutions
Contracts don’t always go as planned, but knowing how to handle a breach is essential.
So we're breaking down your next steps. Stay prepared!
#AskAlice #SMEAdvice #CommercialLaw
So we're breaking down your next steps. Stay prepared!
#AskAlice #SMEAdvice #CommercialLaw
May 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Contracts don’t always go as planned, but knowing how to handle a breach is essential.
So we're breaking down your next steps. Stay prepared!
#AskAlice #SMEAdvice #CommercialLaw
So we're breaking down your next steps. Stay prepared!
#AskAlice #SMEAdvice #CommercialLaw
“Just pay me when you can” isn’t a payment term.
This #AskAlice breaks down what you need to include in your terms - and why it matters more than you think.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#CashflowTips #AskAlice #SMEs #LookingGlassSolutions
This #AskAlice breaks down what you need to include in your terms - and why it matters more than you think.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#CashflowTips #AskAlice #SMEs #LookingGlassSolutions
May 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
“Just pay me when you can” isn’t a payment term.
This #AskAlice breaks down what you need to include in your terms - and why it matters more than you think.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#CashflowTips #AskAlice #SMEs #LookingGlassSolutions
This #AskAlice breaks down what you need to include in your terms - and why it matters more than you think.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#CashflowTips #AskAlice #SMEs #LookingGlassSolutions
When a client asks for a discount, don’t panic.
This #AskAlice shares how to hold your ground, stay in control, and protect your value - without losing the deal.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#PricingTips #AskAlice #SMEs #LookingGlassSolutions
This #AskAlice shares how to hold your ground, stay in control, and protect your value - without losing the deal.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#PricingTips #AskAlice #SMEs #LookingGlassSolutions
April 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
When a client asks for a discount, don’t panic.
This #AskAlice shares how to hold your ground, stay in control, and protect your value - without losing the deal.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#PricingTips #AskAlice #SMEs #LookingGlassSolutions
This #AskAlice shares how to hold your ground, stay in control, and protect your value - without losing the deal.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#PricingTips #AskAlice #SMEs #LookingGlassSolutions
Negotiation isn’t about being pushy - it’s about protecting your value.
This week on #AskAlice, I’m sharing simple tips to help you get better outcomes without losing your nerve.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#NegotiationTips #SMEs #CommercialConfidence
This week on #AskAlice, I’m sharing simple tips to help you get better outcomes without losing your nerve.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#NegotiationTips #SMEs #CommercialConfidence
April 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Negotiation isn’t about being pushy - it’s about protecting your value.
This week on #AskAlice, I’m sharing simple tips to help you get better outcomes without losing your nerve.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#NegotiationTips #SMEs #CommercialConfidence
This week on #AskAlice, I’m sharing simple tips to help you get better outcomes without losing your nerve.
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#NegotiationTips #SMEs #CommercialConfidence
No one loves T&Cs but when things go wrong, they’re your best defence.
This week on #AskAlice: some of the things that your Terms & Conditions should actually cover (and why they matter more than you think).
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#SMEs #Contracts #BusinessTips
This week on #AskAlice: some of the things that your Terms & Conditions should actually cover (and why they matter more than you think).
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#SMEs #Contracts #BusinessTips
April 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
No one loves T&Cs but when things go wrong, they’re your best defence.
This week on #AskAlice: some of the things that your Terms & Conditions should actually cover (and why they matter more than you think).
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#SMEs #Contracts #BusinessTips
This week on #AskAlice: some of the things that your Terms & Conditions should actually cover (and why they matter more than you think).
Short, sharp, and worth a watch.
#SMEs #Contracts #BusinessTips
Delivering too much for free? 👀 Let’s talk about scope creep and why your time = your money.
#AskAlice #ScopeCreep #SmallBusinessTips #FreelancerLife #SMEs #BoundariesInBusiness #LookingGlassSolutions
#AskAlice #ScopeCreep #SmallBusinessTips #FreelancerLife #SMEs #BoundariesInBusiness #LookingGlassSolutions
April 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Delivering too much for free? 👀 Let’s talk about scope creep and why your time = your money.
#AskAlice #ScopeCreep #SmallBusinessTips #FreelancerLife #SMEs #BoundariesInBusiness #LookingGlassSolutions
#AskAlice #ScopeCreep #SmallBusinessTips #FreelancerLife #SMEs #BoundariesInBusiness #LookingGlassSolutions
Can’t believe that we came 2nd!!! Over the moon and beyond proud that our small company has recognised for what we do for the community.
Congratulations to Watch This Sp_ce for the well deserved win!
#BrightonGirlAwards
Congratulations to Watch This Sp_ce for the well deserved win!
#BrightonGirlAwards
March 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Can’t believe that we came 2nd!!! Over the moon and beyond proud that our small company has recognised for what we do for the community.
Congratulations to Watch This Sp_ce for the well deserved win!
#BrightonGirlAwards
Congratulations to Watch This Sp_ce for the well deserved win!
#BrightonGirlAwards
Launch the first in a series of Ask Alice yesterday - nerves were high . . .
Apart from a bit of an Instagram technical hitch, it went really well. So happy with the initial feedback.
Let us know if there is any useful topic you want us to cover in the next few weeks!
Apart from a bit of an Instagram technical hitch, it went really well. So happy with the initial feedback.
Let us know if there is any useful topic you want us to cover in the next few weeks!
March 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Launch the first in a series of Ask Alice yesterday - nerves were high . . .
Apart from a bit of an Instagram technical hitch, it went really well. So happy with the initial feedback.
Let us know if there is any useful topic you want us to cover in the next few weeks!
Apart from a bit of an Instagram technical hitch, it went really well. So happy with the initial feedback.
Let us know if there is any useful topic you want us to cover in the next few weeks!
Nothing quite like seeing a 6 year old get so excited by using Microsoft paint #TakesYouBack
March 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Nothing quite like seeing a 6 year old get so excited by using Microsoft paint #TakesYouBack