Your business should pay you back.
SCS Performance is a business coaching and consulting practice in Croydon working with family-owned service and trade businesses across Melbourne’s outer east — building legacy, lifestyle and freedom, in that order.

60 Minutes – No obligation – Onsite or Online

SOUND FAMILIAR?

Anyone who says running a business is easy is usually an employee.

01.

Busy, but not profitable

The work is there and the team is flat out, yet the bank balance never reflects the effort. We rebuild your margin before we touch anything else.

02.

The business runs you

Quotes at 9pm, invoices on Sunday. We install the structure, rhythm and numbers that let you step back out of the day-to-day and take back time.

03.

Stuck at a ceiling

Revenue has plateaued and hiring more people just adds cost. We find the constraint and give you a sequenced plan to break through it.

THE STRATEGY SESSION

One hour that changes how you look at the next twelve months.

No slide deck, no sales pitch. Bring your numbers and your biggest frustration, and we’ll work it through together.

BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION

FIRST

Book your strategy session

Pick a time that suits. Complimentary, no obligation, and you can bring your toughest problem with you.

SECOND

We pressure-test the business

Margin, structure, team and cash. Sixty focused minutes on what is actually holding you back.

THIRD

You leave with next steps

A clear view of the fix and its likely value — whether you work with us or not.

WHAT WE DO

BUSINESS COACHING SERVICES

Every engagement starts the same way — assess first, then margin, then structure. The strategy session decides which path fits.

BUSINESS MENTOR ON DEMAND

One-to-one mentoring with a seasoned adviser, on call for the decisions that actually move the needle.

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE REVIEW

An independent review of where the money, time and risk are leaking from your business.

GROUP MENTORING PROGRAM

Work alongside other owners in the service and trade sectors. Accountability, costings and close rates.

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

A structured engagement to lift profit, systems and leadership capability.

STRATEGIC PLANNING & SUCCESSION

Financial modelling, risk mitigation and exit planning so the business becomes a saleable asset.

OUR PRINCIPAL

Stewart Clark

Almost three decades in finance and corporate business, then a further decade in private consulting across Australia. Stewart has worked “in” and “on” a wide range of service and trade businesses, and has an in-depth understanding of the issues owners face day to day — and how to solve them.

Diversity of industry experience

Capacity for new clients

Commited to your business success

BOOK YOUR FREE STRATEGY SESSION

DRIVING IMPROVEMENT

FROM OUR RESOURCE LIBRARY

You’re Turning Over $2 Million — So Where Is the Profit? | SCS Performance

November 6, 2026/by Stewart Clark

Business Strategies for Christmas and New Year: A Guide for Small to Medium Enterprises

December 6, 2024/by Stewart Clark

WHAT OWNERS SAY

TESTIMONIALS

Carl Morgan

Stewart is very knowledgable, he always very helpful on a wide range on business subjects. Im always grateful for Stewarts advise and guidance.

Mark Johnstone

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t recommend Stewart from SCS Performance highly enough. Stewart has become much more than just a business coach for me. He is someone I know I can pick up the phone to, talk openly with and get honest, practical advice from — even when the answer isn’t necessarily what I want to hear. That honesty is something I genuinely value. Working with Stewart has helped me become a better businessman, but more importantly, it has helped me become better at running my business. He has challenged the way I think, helped me step back and look at the bigger picture, and given me practical systems and processes that have made a real difference to the way I operate. What I appreciate most is that Stewart doesn’t just tell you what to do. He takes the time to understand you, your business and where you want to go, then helps you work out how to get there. There have been plenty of times when I’ve needed someone to bounce an idea off, work through a problem or simply get some perspective, and Stewart has always been there. Having someone you trust in your corner when you're running a business is incredibly valuable. If you are serious about growing and improving your business, I would strongly recommend Stewart and SCS Performance. Whether you are just starting out, running an established business, or somewhere in between, Stewart has the experience, honesty and practical approach to make a genuine difference. For me, the value hasn't just been in the business results — it has been in becoming a better business owner.

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We recently engaged Stewart Clark and his team to develop and run a training program for our customer facing staff members. We were quite specific with our objectives and we could not find any off-the-shelf training programs to address our needs. Over two months, Stewart researched and developed a training module which he delivered in person to a small group in one two hour session. The results have been remarkable, with us achieving everything we set out to do, and more. Thank you Stewart for the care, insight and years of business experience, along with guidance from external experts that made this program exceptional.

Sarina Cowle

Thank you so much Stewart for the brilliant program we completed a few weeks ago. I will definitely apply your processes and i am sure that they will assist my business.

Anpa Thiru

Excellent services from Stewart and his team. He was very approachable and available. He managed to get work done quickly and on short notice. The output was brilliant. Stewart was very meticulous throughout the project of creating a business plan. With limited information, Stewart came up with a good plan. Both my client and I were happy with the business plan.

Joseph

Great Work with Stewart learnt heaps

Laura Alobaidy

Stewart has been absolutely wonderful in his support. He was thorough, kind and diligent with a lovely sense of humour. I initially engaged him for help with my private business which was an excellent experience, and therefore when I became the CEO of a charity he was the first person I sought. I will continue to engage with him and his team into the future. Thank you SCS Performance!

marcello gamberoni

I had the pleasure of working with Stewart trough the VCCI program, and the value he delivered exceeded every expectation. Precise, polite, thorough in his approach: a real professional. Looking forward to seeking guidance from him and his team in the future.

Robyn Webb

Stewart provided great advice for developing my business. It's clear that he's been there before and understands the business, financial and personal aspects of setting up a business, and can guide people through it.

Steve Hunter

As a small business owner there just isn't enough time in the day to cover all aspects of growing and maintaining it. We realised we needed some help as we were growing but weren't sure how to address the weaknesses we saw but didn't have the experience or time to work on. When we met with Stewart, his methodology was the best we'd heard and he's a genuine down-to-earth guy with experience and processes which just worked perfectly for us. We've been working with him for over a year now and he keeps adding continuous benefit as well as being there for us whenever we need him. Couldn't recommend him more and have referred him to many of our friends already.

As a small business owner there just isn’t enough time in the day to cover all aspects of growing and maintaining it. We realised we needed some help as we were growing but weren’t sure how to address the weaknesses we saw but didn’t have the experience or time to work on. When we met with Stewart, his methodology was the best we’d heard and he’s a genuine down-to-earth guy with experience and processes which just worked perfectly for us.

We’ve been working with him for over a year now and he keeps adding continuous benefit as well as being there for us whenever we need him. Couldn’t recommend him more and have referred him to many of our friends already.

Steve Hunter

Clikk(Google Review)

Stewart is a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is firm and holds us accountable, which in a small business is vital for understanding all aspects of our business and enabling growth.

Thanks for being on our team Stewart.

Wendy Wandaller

Melbourne Home Builders(Google Review)

Stewart has been instrumental in helping our business grow and develop to places we dreamed about however were unsure how take it there. We are indebted to his guidance and advice.

Sarah Backholer

Helping Hands(Google Review)

The Business Mentor on Demand Group program has turned my business around. Profit is up by around 30%, I’m more aware of my costings and my sales close rate has improved. Fantastic value for any business who wants to make money.

Rick Naylor

LRB Electrical Pty Ltd(Google Review)

The Business Demand Group Training really opened up my eyes on all different parts through out my business, the one to one’s with Stewart are very knowledgeable and a very understanding person. I would highly recommend SCS Performance to any business.

Ian Pullar

Finess Car Care(Google Review)

Based in Croydon. Working within 10km of home.

We deliberately keep our client base close. It means we can sit at your table, walk your workshop and meet your team — the things that make coaching stick. If you run a service or trade business in Melbourne’s outer east, we’re a short drive away.

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Ready to run your business — rather than the other way around?

Book a complimentary strategy session and challenge us on your toughest issue. Decide from there.

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You’ll also receive the first chapter of Stewart’s best-selling book “It’s not what you make it’s what you keep” as our gift to you.

Business Coaching & Consultancy

Your business should pay you back.