Typically within two weeks of our initial conversation. Once we’ve agreed scope and signed the agreement, we get to work straight away. There’s no lengthy setup process, we embed and start delivering from day one.

Every engagement is different because every business is different. Some clients need us across multiple operational areas from the start. Others want to focus on one specific problem first and expand from there. We agree the scope upfront so you always know what to expect.

A full-time operations hire costs £35,000-£50,000 per year before employer costs, benefits, and management time. Red Cloud gives you embedded operational expertise at a fixed monthly fee, with no recruitment risk, no employment overhead, and no long-term commitment beyond the agreed engagement.

After an initial three month period, engagements roll monthly with one month’s notice of cancellation. No long-term lock-in.

This gives the engagement enough time to ‘bed in’ and deliver real value, without locking you into something that isn’t working.

We’d rather have that conversation early than let things drift. The 90 day review exists precisely for this reason, to make sure the engagement is delivering what you need, and to agree where we focus next.

You’ll work directly with Laura. There are no account managers or junior staff passed off as your point of contact. What you see is what you get.