Marina Lipovic



I’m here to help small businesses and social enterprises take big steps toward sustainable growth.

 

Co-Founder

Strategy Lead
MBA, LLB, DipRisk

I’m an authentic and ethical leader who values human connection and positive change. I have over 14 years’ experience in strategic business development across two continents. My background spans stakeholder engagement, operational governance, and client strategy activation and execution in multiple industries and sectors. As a bilingual dual national (Serbia–South Africa), I bring a global perspective to every engagement. I’m passionate about leveraging my diverse experience, tenacity, and grit to achieve positive social impact.

How I Can Help You Thrive

Boost Your Bottom Line
Drawing on 14 years of business development experience, I’ll help you map out strategies that grow your revenue and attract the right clients without burying you in corporate jargon.

Streamline Daily Operations
I’ve led the remediation of multiple operational systems in large organisations, which translates to simpler, more efficient processes for your small business. Think reduced overhead, faster turnaround times, and more time to focus on your customers.

Develop Winning Proposals & Pitches
I’ve overseen hundreds of successful bids and proposals, securing millions in revenue and grant funding. If you need to secure new contracts or philanthropic grants, I’ll guide you through a proven, step-by-step process that highlights your unique strengths.

Empower Your Team
My background includes coaching senior stakeholders across industries, from top-tier consulting to law. For you, that means hands-on training and mentorship to build a confident, motivated team, even if it’s just a handful of people.

Navigate Risk & Compliance
With experience in establishing risk frameworks and compliance checklists, I’ll help ensure your operations are watertight no matter how lean your resources are.

Tailor Solutions for Real Impact
Having worked with both global enterprises and grassroots NGOs, I know how to adapt big-business best practices to small organisations. Whether you’re a startup aiming for growth or a nonprofit striving to increase your community outreach, my approach is always customised, results-driven, and focused on what matters to you.

Why I'm Here

I co-founded Guild Consulting to blend my MBA-level expertise with my passion for community-driven impact. At Guild, we believe that small organisations deserve big solutions and we work collaboratively to make that happen.


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