We help growing businesses run more smoothly through clear systems and hands-on support
Groundwork Partners helps small and midsize organizations run more smoothly. We focus on clarifying responsibilities, improving communication, and installing simple systems that reduce daily stress.
We work with growing businesses—healthcare practices, professional services firms, trades companies, and more—typically in that 5 to 25 employee range where you're building the foundation to scale. Whether you're moving from 1099 contractors to W-2 employees or preparing for significant growth, you need operational structure without the cost of full-time leadership.
This is hands-on work. We join your team, listen, ask questions, and help document agreements so everyone knows what to expect and how to work together.
TJ Lawson founded Groundwork Partners in 2025 to bring practical operational expertise to businesses at the critical growth stage—where good systems make the difference between chaos and sustainable expansion.
With experience across multiple industries, TJ understands the unique challenges of managing teams, coordinating work, and growing a business where operations need to be just as strong as the core service or product.
Before they start. We help you document what matters so everyone knows what to expect.
And repeat. No complexity for complexity's sake—just processes that work.
And fair. Documentation protects both you and your team.
When people know who does what and when. Clarity builds trust.
We're partners, not vendors. We don't sell you a package and disappear. We join your team, work alongside you, and stay until the job is done right.
We speak your language. No corporate jargon. We understand the real challenges of scaling a business—whether you're in healthcare, professional services, trades, or any industry in between.
We focus on what actually works. Simple, practical systems designed for real people. You won't get a 50-page manual nobody reads. You'll get clear processes your team can actually use.
We're proud to serve growing businesses in Wichita and throughout Kansas. We understand the local business community and the unique challenges of building and scaling companies in the Midwest.
While we primarily work with Wichita-area businesses, we also support clients throughout the region who need fractional operations and HR leadership.
Let's have a conversation about your business and where you want to go.
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