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Who we work with.

We work exclusively with owners of SME's primarily based in East Anglia. Typically they are running companies involved in Manufacturing or are Service Providers with a clear brand identity. Company turnovers vary from £0.5m to £10m.

Our clients have experienced success and are known for their hard work and creativity but circumstances have changed.

Client quotes:

"He was able to see the 'big picture' while maintaining a handle on the 'nuts and bolts' day to day operation"

"With your help and guidance we have been able to deal with these issues and remarkably in a very short space of time we now look forward to a much healthier business and the prospects of profitability in 2004 are very high"
   Are some of these statements true for you?
  • The Company is making continual losses

    • This situation must only be allowed to continue for a short period of time otherwise the financial substance of the company will erode and the costs, time and complexity of a business rescue grow.
  • Profitability is considerably reduced

    • Depending on the problems management should be exploring and resolving the reasons for diluted profits and embarking on a process of business recovery planning.
  • The top position has become very lonely

    • This is quite a common feature of the top job. The responsibilities and challenges are immense and are often not understood or appreciated by the rest of the organisation. There is no one suitable or experienced enough to use as a 'sounding board'.
  • Current strategy is not working effectively

    • Firstly have you got a Plan? If not then produce one. If one exists review it regularly. A Strategic Plan is a dynamic document, it should never be 'cast in stone'. Unforeseen trading issues occur that require the Business Plan to occasionally be refreshed and updated.
  • The Bank is requesting more and more financial information

    • A sure sign that concerns are developing and your company is under closer scrutiny. If you are not careful your account will be supervised by a faceless banker and not your relationship manager.
  • A major problem/crisis needs fixing

    • If it is going to damage profits and no executives are available or experienced enough to deal with it spend some money and get it resolved before it escalates into something bigger.
Whilst our clients often come from a wide range of industries and backgrounds, they have one thing in common: the will to still succeed. They are dissatisfied with their current level of success and performance and know that they and their organisation can and must do better.

Clients are likely to be successful with us if:
  • They are positive about change
  • They are completely open about the problems
  • They give us access to all departments
  • They are prepared to react swiftly

Most of our work comes from referrals via professional organisations such as Banks, Lawyers and Accountants. And of course by word-of-mouth.

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