Business Development Planning We typically achieve this first step, the Business Development Plan, after just one paid-for meeting, while taking up very little of our client’s time or money. We achieve this through very careful and skilled research and preparation, as well as drawing on an extensive base of proven business experience.

The resulting Business Development Plan forms the sound foundations on which the subsequent steps are built and ensure that what we do fits your business like a glove and delivers the best results possible.

Website Design & Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Our Web Site Design Services include arranging web hosting, setting up email, website design, website content, website maintenance planning, online ordering/e-commerce systems and search engine optimization (SEO).

Pay-Per Click (PPC) Advertising We set up PPC campaigns and manage them for our clients. In many cases we have achieved spectacular results for our clients.

Marketing Communications & Public Relations Our Marketing Communications Services & PR services include database sourcing, brochure, leaflet and advertisement design and production, Public Relations (PR) and development of specific marketing programs to increase sales such as well targeted Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising, Direct Mail, Print Advertising or Direct Selling campaigns.

Sales Improvement Our Sales Improvement Services include Sales Training, Sales Coaching, Interim Sales Management and if necessary, we can provide an Interim Sales Force or an affordable part-time, experienced sales person to help win new, profitable clients for you.

Information Technology With our very specialist knowledge of IT Systems suitable for small businesses we can also work with you to ensure you have appropriate IT Systems, processes and support for your business and if necessary, integrate these with your website.

Manufacturing Improvement Our Manufacturing Services include Production Problem Diagnosis, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing Programme Design and Implementation, Interim Production Management and Project Management.

Business Process Improvement Our Business Process Improvement Services help ensure that everyone understands their role in achieving the company’s goals and includes setting appropriate, measurable objectives and putting in place continuous improvement processes.

Quality Systems Our Quality Services include ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 as well as many other industry standards.

Human Resources Our Human Resource Service provides professional support that can be tailored to your needs to ensure that your employment of staff is sound and legal, and is of best advantage of both the business and those employed.

This support can range from the provision of an integrated package of documentation and procedures for fledgling businesses to specific projects on aspects of employment or development for larger organisations.

Health & Safety Our Health & Safety Services can audit your Health & Safety systems and records to ensure your are complying with the latest regulations. Where you need help with Risk Assessments, Fire Assessments or implementing new systems our experienced advisors can provide these services.

Accounting Systems Our Accounting Systems Services can help you select the best software to meet your particular needs, install it and set it up specifically for your business as well as train your staff to use it so that you have available all the information to be able to control your business at all times.

Raising Finance Our Business Funding Services can advise on the best types and sources of funding for your business and help you prepare your business so that your application has the greatest chance of success. Our extensive range of contacts within all the necessary lending institutions and access to a significant number of business angels ensures the best sources of finance are available to our clients.

Exit Strategies Our Our Exit Planning and Strategy Services work with business owners to help them achieve maximum value for their business - first planning and then helping carry through the planned exit strategy. Our extensive contacts include a significant number of people, who already having funding arrangements in place and who are looking to buy independent SME businesses.

Please see our Guide to Getting the Most Out of a Limited Sales & Marketing Budget to understand how our Business Development, Website Design, IT, Marketing Communications and Sales Assistance Services are often linked together.