Hi, I'm Karen Frith and I'd like to welcome you to our 'Fractional First®' Operating System!​
Traditional hiring is a blunt instrument. Fractional is more elegant.
Our Fractional First model helps you:
Get off the feast or famine hamster wheel
Create multiple income streams
Build visibility and leverage – not just invoices
It’s not about more hustle.
​It’s about building your own operating system.
The Fractional Circle is your private community for consultants building their business the smart way.
It’s where you’ll find people who get it - navigating client work, marketing themselves, and building consistent income without burning out.
It’s not another noisy group. It’s a curated network of people serious about making the fractional model work for them.
Get Found. Get Hired. Get Fractional.
The Fractional Roster is our curated talent marketplace - built to connect trusted fractional consultants with clients who already believe in the model.
Think of the Roster as your digital storefront - a free profile that positions you clearly, gets you discovered by buyers, and proves your value at a glance.
But it’s more than a directory.
It’s where businesses come when they’ve already decided to go fractional - and they’re ready to move fast.
From big-picture clarity to quick, tactical wins - our programs meet you where you are on your fractional journey.
You don’t need another course you never finish.
You need the right nudge, the right tools, and the right framing - at the right time.
Whether you’re still working out what to offer or just need help pricing with confidence, our programs are designed to deliver one thing:
Momentum.
You’re Not Behind. You’re Building.
Now you're ready to grow a business you actually want to run.
The Fractional Academy is where consultants turn clarity into consistency - with smart systems, powerful support, and space to scale on your own terms.
​You already know how to deliver for clients.
Now let’s make sure your business delivers for you.
Get Recognised for the Work You’re Building.
Become an Accredited Fractional Consultant.
Our Accreditation is more than a badge - it’s a benchmark.
It’s proof that you’ve done the work to clarify your offer, structure your business, and deliver fractional value in a way that clients trust and understand.
It’s also a CPD-accredited certification backed by real-world outcomes - not classroom theory.
Graduates of the program don’t just say they’re fractional consultants.
They’ve got the tools, positioning, and strategic model to prove it.
“The accreditation process gave me structure - but more importantly, it gave me confidence.
I finally felt legit in front of clients.”
​— Barry P., Accredited Consultant
Work is Changing. Let’s Make Sure the Next Generation Doesn’t Get Left Behind.
Fractional Futures is Greenlight’s commitment to helping young adults explore alternative ways of working - beyond outdated career ladders and broken hiring systems.
We equip early-career talent with the mindset, tools, and networks to build work that fits who they are - not just what’s expected.
Because not everyone wants (or can afford) a 9-to-5.
Why This Matters
Traditional career paths are collapsing.
But that doesn’t mean young people should be left to navigate the chaos alone.
​Fractional Futures is about giving them clarity, language, and community - so they can build confident, flexible careers from day one.
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Smart Work. Fractional Freedom.
Content to help you build a business you actually want.
Karen is a 'first mover' in fractional ways of working - helping professionals break free from outdated job models and build flexible, meaningful businesses.
With years of experience across corporate transformation, AI-powered operations, and community-led business building, she’s helped hundreds of professionals shift from selling time to delivering value.
Her books are clear, practical, and refreshingly human - no hype, no jargon, just real-world insight you can act on right away.
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​Once a week, Karen shares behind-the-scenes insights in her newsletter - Fractional News - stories from the Roster, wins from the Academy, tools we’re testing, and prompts to help you build your business with confidence.
It’s not fluff. It’s not spam.
It’s the only newsletter you’ll actually want to read on the weekend.
Where the Future of Work Finds Its People.
Once a year, our global community comes together to share what’s working, what’s changing - and what’s next in the world of fractional consulting.
The Fractional Summit is our flagship event — a dynamic, practical, inspiring gathering of consultants, clients, AI agents, and industry thinkers who are reshaping how work gets done.
You’ll hear real stories, smart strategy, and bold ideas from the people building the future — and walk away with practical tools to move your own business forward.
Whether you're just starting your journey or scaling your ecosystem, the Summit is where clarity meets community.
Your Fractional First® Partners. Building sustainable businesses for fractional consultants worldwide.
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