Put a dependable management structure around your business.
Our business management service supports owners who need hands-on responsibility for operations, rather than occasional recommendations. We assess the current business, establish management priorities and agree which activities Linquana will lead. The scope can cover an entire operating business or selected departments, with a clear boundary between delegated decisions and matters reserved for the owner.
From our Lagos base, we work with organisations in Nigeria and discuss delivery arrangements for other African markets. Each engagement reflects the company’s industry, location, existing team and operating hours. We combine practical supervision, documented procedures and management reporting so that the business has a repeatable operating rhythm. Commercial targets are agreed around available information, resources and market conditions.
When this service is useful.
Owners managing too many details
For founders whose time is absorbed by routine approvals, staff follow-up and recurring operational problems, leaving little capacity for commercial decisions or expansion.
Businesses needing stronger leadership
For companies with unclear departmental ownership, inconsistent reporting or fragmented supervision that need a coordinated management framework and practical implementation support.
Investors and multi-location operators
For owners who need an agreed management presence, common operating standards and clear reporting across a property, business unit or growing network of locations.
What we work on with your organisation.
Management takeover and mobilisation
Establish the agreed management mandate, review immediate operational needs and organise the transition. Identify existing commitments, open issues, critical dependencies and the people responsible for continuity.
Daily operations and departmental coordination
Coordinate sales, administration, purchasing, stores and service or production teams as appropriate. Introduce daily priorities, shift handovers and escalation routines that connect each department’s work.
People, roles and supervision
Clarify reporting lines, responsibilities and supervisor expectations. Support work planning, onboarding and performance discussions, with employment decisions and specialist HR matters handled through agreed responsibilities.
Purchasing, stock and cost controls
Organise requisitions, approval limits, supplier records and stock movements. Introduce checks that help management investigate unusual costs, recurring shortages, avoidable waste and delayed replenishment.
Sales execution and customer experience
Coordinate enquiries, sales follow-up, service delivery and complaint resolution. Give teams clear handovers and service standards so customer commitments remain visible throughout the operating cycle.
Owner reporting and management review
Prepare an agreed reporting pack covering activity, performance indicators, exceptions and decisions needed. Hold structured reviews with named actions, responsible managers and dates for follow-up.
How the engagement moves forward.
Review the current operation
Meet the owner and relevant teams, examine existing records and map how work moves through the business. Agree the most urgent operational issues and information gaps.
Agree authority and responsibilities
Set the management scope, spending and approval limits, reporting frequency and owner decisions. Document access requirements, implementation priorities and the transition arrangements before responsibilities change.
Run and stabilise operations
Introduce agreed procedures, management meetings and departmental controls. Work with the team to resolve handover problems, track actions and establish consistent reporting from daily activities.
Improve and review the arrangement
Assess progress against agreed measures, investigate exceptions and update priorities. Review the management mandate as the business changes, including any eventual transition back to the owner’s team.
What an agreed scope can include.
- An agreed management mandate with delegated authority and reserved decisions
- A department structure with clear roles, reporting lines and accountability
- Practical operating procedures, approval limits and escalation arrangements
- A management reporting pack and recurring owner review schedule
- A prioritised improvement plan with named owners and review dates
- A documented mobilisation, continuity and eventual handover approach
Plan the next step with clarity.
Can Linquana manage the whole business?
Yes, a full management arrangement can be discussed. The agreement defines departments, locations, operating responsibilities, decision limits and reporting. The owner retains the decisions and responsibilities reserved in that agreement.
How is full management different from consulting?
Consulting primarily helps define the problem and recommended changes. Full management adds agreed responsibility for running activities, coordinating teams and implementing those changes through continuing supervision and review.
Will you work with our existing employees?
We begin by understanding the current team and capabilities. Responsibilities, training needs and any staffing changes are discussed with the owner; a management engagement does not automatically replace existing staff.
Can you guarantee higher profit?
We agree practical objectives and measures, then work on the operating conditions that support performance. Profit depends on factors including demand, pricing, resources and execution, so a specific financial result cannot be guaranteed.
Define the right engagement for your business.
Tell us about your organisation, the current challenge and the outcome you want to work towards. Based in Lagos, we discuss delivery arrangements for businesses in Nigeria and across African markets according to the requirements of each engagement.
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