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Built from doing the work.

Lock & Sum started in design and grew into a consultancy because the questions got bigger.

The Lock & Sum teamThe Lock & Sum team
Who we are

Operators, designers and builders in one team

Every engagement is staffed by the people it needs: a consultant to diagnose, operations specialists to redesign the work, builders to automate it, designers to make it look right and trainers to make it stick. Production is handled by our sister company, The 300 Collective.

ConsultantsStrategy, audits and diagnostics
Operations specialistsSOPs, process maps and reporting
Automation buildersWorkflows, CRM and client intake
Designers and trainersBrand, decks and staff training
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Our founder

Sarah Lukolm, Founder & Lead Consultant

Over fifteen years across hospitality, financial services, agriculture, non-profits and remote technology teams, including leading teams of 90+ people and serving as a COO. MBA in Public Relations and Communication and a Bachelor of Business (Hons) in International Business from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia, plus a Diploma in Law from the University of Jos. Author of five books for small business owners.

How we work

Diagnose. Design. Build. Improve.

1 · DiagnoseUnderstand what is actually happening inside the business.
2 · DesignCreate the strategy, structure and processes needed.
3 · BuildTurn the plan into systems people can actually use.
4 · ImproveMeasure what works, find the gaps, keep improving.
Seven pillars

One team, every piece of the business

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Our creative arm

The 300 Collective

A separately registered company under the same roof. When a business needs the work shown rather than described, production is handled in house.

Production

Film, photography and content, end to end.

Locations

Scouting, permits and on-site management, from ₦250,000 per half day.

Brand & Events

Launches, concerts and campaigns, covered with a plan.