GROWING A BUSINESS

Consultancy services for established businesses

Successful, growing businesses face numerous challenges on a daily basis, and how they're handled can either limit or facilitate expansion. Enjoying success as a new company is one thing, but how do you go about achieving and sustaining long term growth? There's no doubt that this is a challenging time for UK businesses. But it's exactly the kind of challenge that excites our business mentors because in times like these the value of our services can really be demonstrated.

If any the following statements resonate with you as a business owner, you may derive benefit from our business development services. These can be tailored to meet your company's objectives through a combination of training, mentoring, outsourcing and project work.

 

• I'm finding it difficult to balance the day to day running of the company with the need to bring in new business and plan for future work
• I need to spend more time reviewing my business plan/adding new services/improving my website 
• We're spending too much on paid advertising and not seeing a return
• Our people aren't working effectively together. We made some changes to respond to an increase in demand and our friendly 'small team' culture seems to have disappeared
• Our customer service isn't what it was; I know there's a problem but it's nothing I can put my finger on
• We want to change direction/diversify, but I don't want to confuse or lose my existing customers 
• I want to promote my business via the media but writing isn't my strong point and I don't have the contacts
• I missed a great opportunity last week to a competitor. If we had x person, y money or z experience it could have taken us to the next level/opened up a new area of work
• We've reduced our marketing spend significantly since the recession took hold. I've cut back on operational costs as much as I can but still need a more cost-effective way of reaching customers

 

As you'll know there is a fine balance to be struck between meeting the daily demands of running a business and keeping in touch with our overall business strategy. Taking time out to review your recent activities and plot a course for the next twelve months can be a great way of regaining focus. For example, our business mentors can help you: 

•    Plan and monitor your marketing campaigns
•    Create a new vision for your company
•    Improve your business leadership skills
•    Recruit, retain and motivate your staff
•    Engage the power of the media to promote your business
•    Make the most of your best clients
•    Gain business and increase your appeal through networking
•    Increase profits and improve performance

Our services

One to one business coaching

All new clients are offered a free initial consultation lasting one hour which is entirely without obligation. This allows you to decide if business mentoring with us will help you to grow your business. It also gives us a chance to learn more about your business and how it operates, what's going well and what isn't, and helps us advise you on the best course of action.

 

You then decide how you want to use us. If you want to focus on a particular area of your business such as PR and marketing, simplifying or improving processes or strengthening your management team, one of our packages, group coaching sessions or business workshops may suit your requirements.

 

Alternatively, if you just want to test the water you can book mentoring slots as you go. An hour is normally long enough - you'll be amazed at what you can achieve when you focus.

Initial consultation: FREE

Follow-up sessions: £49

 

Packages

 

Business review: £199

If it's a while since you stepped back from your business and thought about how you want it to develop in the future, this is the package for you. If you're thinking of changing direction or want to access new markets this package will help clarify your objectives.

You'll receive:

• Four sessions with an experienced business mentor to review your business and plan for growth
• A personalised action plan packed with ideas for developing your business
• Unlimited email support in between sessions
• If applicable, new business leads to support the growth of your business

 

Business update: £99

If you need ideas for modernising your approach this mini-package is a great booster. See if a fresh perspective can inject new energy into your business.

You'll receive:

• Two one to one business mentoring sessions to inspire and generate new ideas
• Unlimited email support between sessions
• A personalised follow-up report to guide you as you modernise your business

Group business coaching

Ideal for small teams or for key people within a company, this is the equivalent of having your very own non-executive director to help you steer a prosperous course for your small business. Whether you're setting up systems for your new business, on the point of recruiting staff or refining your marketing strategy, your Perspex business mentor will contribute a wealth of ideas and experience and provide constructive challenge wherever it's needed.

Group coaching tends to work well in 2 hour slots and can be booked when required, or as part of a longer term programme. By booking sessions in advance you benefit from a preferential rate, and this can be a great way of delivering focused training to your staff. Coaching sessions can be arranged at intervals of your choice – weekly, monthly, quarterly – and can be themed depending on your business needs.

£49 per person per session.

 

Preferential rates for block bookings. Contact us  with details of your business requirements and budget for a free no obligation quote.

And finally, if you're serious about developing your business offering and value the security of knowing you can call on the services of an experienced business mentor at any time, Perspex offers up to 12 entrepreneurs each year the chance to participate in:

The Director's programme

Under the guidance of the director of Perspex, those who embark on this programme benefit from a series of small group workshops on critical business issues such as sales and marketing, managing and developing your workforce, PR and publicity, leadership and communication. A residential weekend away with sessions tailored to your particular business needs is included in the package, and you also have unlimited access to the Director for advice by phone, email or mail for six months. Face-to-face meetings are also possible if convenient to both parties.

This exclusive package costs £1, 249 for six months and is the perfect way to take time out for your business. For more information and to receive an application form please contact us at coach@perspexconsulting.com quoting ‘Director's programme'.