Consulting

Identify your business strategy and achieve your goals, with hands-on support. We help you focus on what matters most – getting the important things done.

Glenn Hogg

Head of Consulting

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Who we can help

SMES LOOKING TO SCALE
ASPIRING OWNER-MANAGED & FAMILY BUSINESSES
GLOBALLY ACTIVE GROWTH COMPANIES
PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERSHIP TEAMS
LARGE CORPORATES GRAPPLING WITH CHANGE
AMBITIOUS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

How we can help

BUILDING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
BUILDING STRATEGY CONTENT, CONSENSUS & ADVOCACY
SCALING & BUSINESS GROWTH
MAXIMISING SALE & EXIT VALUE
STRATEGIC PROJECT INVESTMENT
SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA ALIGNMENT
TECHNOLOGY ROLLOUT
RESHAPING BUSINESS MODELS FOR SUCCESS
SECURING FUNDING FOR GROWTH
CRITICAL BUSINESS ISSUE RESOLUTION
AI ADVANTAGE

GETTING THE IMPORTANT THINGS DONE

Business ownership and leadership is becoming increasingly complex and challenging. It is evolving at an unprecedented pace. We know that trying to constantly navigate these challenges means you can easily take your eye off the prize.

We like to work with progressive and aspiring business leaders because we want to challenge and be challenged, and help you deliver your goals.

Whether you need focus on your strategy or leadership, have a critical project to deliver, are seeking investment or funding, or need help making a big change or adjustment within your business, we can help get these important things done. And because we are a creative, agile and responsive team within a large professional services group, we provide a unique combination of entrepreneurial engagement and reassurance.

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY FOR GROWTH

Keeping focused on the size of the prize when it comes to your long-term goals can be challenging, especially with so many market and technology opportunities and risks.

We work with progressive business leaders in their quest for growth through proven and expert strategy development and delivery to help you reach your goals.

Some examples of our work include building a Clinical Trials Unit strategy for growth; developing US go-to-market strategies for Scottish Life Science businesses; identifying the best UK locations for EV charging points for a European energy company; and working with a broadband provider on a 3-year regional rollout. Wherever you are on your growth journey and search for competitive edge, whichever sector and regions you are in, we can get your business future ready.

Get the important things done. Get your business future ready. Contact us today

INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODELS FOR SUCCESS

Whether the external environment and/or key drivers are creating opportunities to refocus your business model, external factors are putting pressure on how your business operates and performs, or a proposed or completed M&A transaction requires a managed and effective transition, we can ensure you achieve sustainable growth through informed and innovative business model development.

From governance to product and service design, to operations, technology, process and people we can reshape how your business works for high performance and efficiency so you can still reach your goals.

Our team has experience working on high profile projects such as the design of an operating model for the new Clinical Trials Unit for the University of Glasgow, enabling a construction company to secure maximum sale value through an operational assessment and action plan; and driving integration and transition for best efficiency following a broadband provider’s acquisition of a construction arm.

Innovate your business model & contact us today

MAKE THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT

To secure investment to drive growth while maintaining market stability and innovation, you need a compelling case. Funding sources will vary depending on where you are in the business lifecycle, your business model and sector.

Our team has secured investment for the Global Underwater Hub in Aberdeen; helped Scottish energy companies obtain funding for international expansion; and created internal investment cases for some of the largest initiatives (£20m-£30m) at the University of Glasgow. We understand how to structure investment pitches, build the proof points, and create compelling investor communications that are realistic and watertight.

GET BUSINESS CRITICAL PROJECTS DELIVERED

Evolving a business often involves changes in structure, technology, processes, systems, governance, and personnel. Achieving success requires ongoing focus and carefully managed projects to meet your goals effectively.

If your leadership team is stretched or you lack the resources to drive critical projects, we’re here to help you get these important things done. If you want to get your head around how technology and AI should be taking your business forward, we can show you how.

Our team experience includes creating a new IT/ digital strategy and project blueprint for Marine Scotland, working with a leading Scottish Spirits Group to drive global technology change; and project managing the design and build of a student app during Covid in 6 weeks for the University of Glasgow. For any big projects in need of leadership, expertise and resource, we can help you get these important things done.

Don’t wait for change, contact us today

GETTING LEADERSHIP FIT FOR PURPOSE

We understand current key leadership challenges – securing senior talent, upskilling teams in sustainability, technology, AI and business agility.

Our team has worked as internal team members, Fractional Directors, Non-exec Directors, project leads, facilitators and trainers across a range of assignments. From upskilling clients through AI and modern project leadership training workshops, building the global awareness of a international energy company as a part time Head of Marketing, to temporary fractional engagements supporting the change of a global rollout of a technology project.

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