Business Adviser

In business we could all do with some help at some stage:

  • Setting up your business
  • Growing your business 
  • Selling your business.

It’s a long haul and there is a lot to learn. Most people end up learning the hard way. And it’s a lonely business being the person in charge. All those decisions to take, all the time spent on admin when you should be out there inspiring the troops.

You and your team are unique - but you'd be amazed at how similar your business is to dozens I've helped with a much-needed reality check.

You know your business better than anybody else. But the less experience you’ve got the more mistakes you’ll make. One day you’ll have dealt with most of the challenges of running a business, if you survive that long.

Experience means comfort - it’s not as scary when you’ve been through it a few times. Until you've built your own comfort zone I’ll share with you my experience earned in 25 years of business dealings at the highest level. What works and what doesn’t. I’ll put the problems and the opportunities into context. And with me there'll be none of the office politics, power plays or ego trips that might colour the rest of your day. I am only interested in helping you be more successful. My advice is always practical and commercial. No textbook theories. And I’m happy to advise on an ad hoc or continuing basis. It’s your choice.

Who do I advise? Owners, Top Managers and Directors in all types of business.
 
And what do I advise on? Here are a few examples:

Setting up a business

  • Marketing (what are the best options?)
  • Finding Premises (what does that lease really mean?)
  • Taking on Staff (employees or outsource?)
  • Different Funding options (grants, soft loans, patient capital, overdraft, loans, mortgages, Business Angels, Private Equity- what does it all mean?)
  • Protecting your Intellectual Property Rights (what are they? why are they important?)

Growing a business

  • Organic Growth (managing and maximising sales) or Acquisition (avoiding the usual pitfalls) or maybe Franchise (what’s involved)
  • Outsourcing (the flexible overhead option)
  • Cash flow (credit control processes and procedures, getting paid faster) 
  • Customers (how to avoid the Bad, convert the Average and keep the Good)
  • Mentoring (talking through ideas/concerns with someone who’s always on your side)  

Selling a business

  • Timing (don't rush it!)
  • Preparation (what would you think of your business?)
  • Buyers (who and how to target)
  • Process (what all the buzz words really mean)
  • Price (creating competitive tension)    

Contact Me for a no-charge initial meeting. Let’s talk about how I can start to help you.