The right people can change the direction of a business.
Watson Melly is a modern reflection of what networking should be.
​Watson Melly started with Heather Watson and James Melly, two people from different sides of business who recognised that their experience, connections and way of thinking complemented each other.
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One sees what makes a business work from the inside: operations, finance, systems, strategy and the structure needed to grow. The other sees opportunity: the right people to bring together, the connections worth making and commercial potential others might miss.
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Together, that creates something much bigger.
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Watson Melly is built on the belief that the right people, around the right table, can create opportunities that wouldn't otherwise exist, and build businesses ready to make the most of them.
Meet the Business Growth Consultants.
Heather Watson
Co-Founder
Heather Watson is Co-Founder and Consultant at Watson Melly, helping business owners strengthen their operations, improve performance and create opportunities for growth.
An entrepreneur and founder of My Outsourced Assistant, Heather brings practical experience across business operations, finance, systems and commercial development. Her work has supported businesses in construction, commercial cleaning, hospitality and professional services, giving her a broad understanding of the challenges that come with building and running a growing company.
Heather has a talent for seeing how the different parts of a business connect. From identifying financial pressures and resolving operational bottlenecks to improving communication and putting clearer processes in place, she helps turn complex challenges into practical next steps. Her experience also spans bids and tenders, compliance, supplier management and supporting businesses as they pursue larger contracts.
Her approach is direct, warm and grounded in the realities of business ownership. She takes the time to understand the people behind a company, their ambitions and what is holding them back. Comfortable working alongside both leadership teams and frontline staff, she brings clarity, encourages accountability and helps move decisions into action. At Watson Melly, Heather combines this operational insight with a strong instinct for connecting people and recognising commercial opportunities. Whether introducing the right expertise, strengthening the foundations of a business or helping an owner decide what comes next, her focus is on creating progress that can be sustained.
James Melly
Co-Founder
James has over 25 years' experience in the property industry, with a broad background spanning property investment, acquisitions, development and asset management across both residential and commercial sectors.
Throughout his career, James has managed extensive property portfolios, overseen development and refurbishment projects, and worked with a wide range of contractors, subcontractors, tenants and stakeholders. With a strong understanding of the property lifecycle, James combines commercial awareness with practical experience and an eye for identifying opportunities and maximising property potential.
Alongside his property interests, James has built an extensive network of industry contacts and enjoys developing professional relationships, attending and organising industry events and taking part in public speaking opportunities. James believes that good relationships, open communication and a straightforward approach are key to creating opportunities and building long-term value.
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​Success Stories
From one-man band to £1M+
£3M+ in tenders secured
Opening the door to finance
The strategy, systems and commercial support behind turning a small operation into a multi-million-pound business.
Turning opportunities into winning submissions and significant new revenue.
Bringing together the right people, commercial thinking and funding to get a deal moving.