Questions I’m Regularly Asked What could you help me with? People choose to work with me for a variety of reasons: • To help deal with a particular issue or problem • To find direction, identify goals and implement change • To help improve relationships with customers or suppliers • To support major business decisions or changes • To help plan for business sale • To help create and drive momentum • To be an ally, helping to reduce and manage stresses • To act as a sounding board or Non-Exec Director • To improve and implement operational systems, e.g. Freeagent Accounting Won’t you just tell me what I already know? Very probably. But ‘knowing’ and ‘doing’ are two different things. I can support you in taking action and making the changes necessary to get your business where you want it to be. How quickly can I expect to see results? Whatever the reason for you seeking support, you will usually begin to see some results quite quickly. Wherever possible, we’ll aim for some ‘quick wins’ as this helps build confidence and motivation. Ultimately, how long the process takes overall does depend on exactly what you want to achieve and how committed you are to taking the necessary steps to get there. Sometimes, a straightforward issue can be dealt with in a short period of time but typically, lasting change takes a little longer. Either way, I’ll always get you there as quickly as possible. How will I know when we’re done? Usually it is clear when a project is reaching a natural end, either because you have achieved your goals or because you are confidently working towards them and no longer feel in need of additional support or motivation. If you are looking more for ongoing support on a fractional basis as part of your team or NED then we would work on a rolling basis with an agreed notice period for as long as it suits you. What happens if it doesn’t work? I’m not there to tell you what to do but to agree with you a route forward, making good use of our combined knowledge and experience. Assuming that you are open and committed to making agreed changes, it WILL work. Where would we meet? We can meet wherever and however best works in your particular situation. I’m currently based centrally in Northamptonshire so can easily travel in any direction. For most clients, it’s a combination of on company premises, off-site, online and over the phone. What about confidentiality? You can be sure that anything we discuss will remain completely confidential at all times. Who else have you worked with? Too many to mention here but to find out more, please visit my About page. How much will it cost? Consultancy delivers excellent value when you consider the significant improvement it can make to your business and peace of mind. Every client has different requirements and I can be as involved as you want me to be so we’d agree costs at the outset and regularly review to ensure that you continually enjoy value for money from our partnership. What qualifies you to help me? Having worked at the sharp end in multiple businesses across a wide variety of industries, you could say I'm qualified by experience but I'm also a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and have a Diploma in Management Studies. What's with the all the pebbles? Beach pebbles are shaped by time, movement, and patience. Each pebble helps smooth and polish those around it. Good people and good businesses do the same. Plus, nothing sorts out the braincells like a blast of sea air! How do I find out more? Call me on 07864 704114. After an initial chat, we’ll meet for a ‘Getting to Know You’ session. This is free of charge and allows us to find out a little about each other and to decide if we will work well together. You’ll be able to ask any questions you may have and we can discuss what you need. Assuming you are happy to go ahead, we’ll then agree a way forward and start focusing on your business future.