FAQ page - frequent answers to questions page

 When I retired as a fee-paid consultant, I aimed to assist businesses that might not typically engage consultants for initial advice. Whenever you encounter a need or problem, simply reach out to me for assistance, and I will offer initial advice or direct you to the appropriate resources.

While I may recommend a service, product, or supplier, it will be the right choice for you based on your needs and my 30+ years of experience as a management consultant.

I wanted to provide my initial assistance without requesting a consultancy fee.

Many SME businesses do not have the time or staff resources to source potential options and evaluate suppliers or quotes when fulfilling a business need. Consequently, they often rely on salespersons to provide a solution.

I have witnessed first-hand the wasted time and money that companies can incur during the sourcing and evaluation of suppliers and products, and the additional costs that arise over time when decisions are not ideal.

As a consultant I had  a broad knowledge of skills, but I could know everything, so when a client asked me to source a service, product, specialist, I evaluated suppliers.  I kept in-touch with those that I felt had the best customer service, value for money, and really understood what I wanted for my client.

If I make any recommendation it will be with a business that I trust, but moreover I will sit in the background and insure all is well.  Basically managing the relationship on your behalf, as I have for my clients, ensuring your needs are met and you are satisfied with any outcome. 

Yes, I basically become your XaaS (everything as a service)

 If your business had a IT Manager, Facility Manager, Environmental Manager, HR Manager, or Finance Manager, each would be instructed to find you business options, while you get on and run your business.  

Now ask me ANYTHING as your business resource. 

NO.  You have no commitment or obligation to use any business or product we suggest.

We offer options for you to review based on your need and our experience and contacts.  You are in control its your decision.

I ask for initial contact this way to discourage unsolicited phone calls from suppliers that I have never worked with requesting to become a managed partner for my client's. 

I only suggest supplier that I know and trust. 

No, for a change of lifestyle I ceased long-term business consultancy, sold up, and moved to the Essex Coast.  However, I can provide advice and source options throughout the UK.

No.  I offer a free Virtual consultancy service.  I will simply offer you a possible solution to a business need, It maybe that I suggest a product, a service, or managed partner organisation as the solution, but always what is best for you.

Can you offer on-site consultancy, help or meetings?

I do help legacy clients from my consultancy days but do not wish to grow a base of businesses that I attend.  However, if your need requires site attendance it can arranged dependent distance and need.  (see consultancy)