Case Studies

Business Consultancy

Shire Business works with the Bosch Car Service Network throughout the UK as a member of the MP Group. Typical sessions help the owner answer the following questions; how much profit do you need the business to make this year? What does that mean in terms of turnover? How will you generate the additional business needed? The health of the business is established by comparing key performance measures like gross profit margin and workshop efficiency with high performing garages. This quickly identifies the small changes that deliver big results. Typical businesses have added up to 10% to their gross profit margin as a result. Think about it, 10% of your turnover as additional profit each year. To find out more, call us.

Interim Management

Shire Business has worked on interim management contracts for as little as 2 weeks and as long as 7 months. The business owners have been able to focus on their specific projects knowing that the business is in safe hands. This can involve running departments, bringing other staff members in, managing stakeholders, improving processes and systems, recruiting and training.

Training

Focused training designed especially with the target audience in mind delivers results. Workshops are proactive and usually enable the delegates to work on their own business plans during the day, keeping interest levels high and giving them a head start when they return to work. Specialist areas are finance, business development, marketing, customer service, personal development and sales.

Coaching

1:1 sessions deliver real results and help the business owner to think strategically about their direction. This works well with fledgeling businesses helping them to focus on the 20% of action which will give them 80% of the results. It is also effective with successful businesses who are struggling to keep up with the administrative tasks and those wanting to grow and wondering if they can afford it. In the current economic climate, understanding the science of marketing and how you can get your message across effectively to new prospects is vital. It also helps clients to remain focused and regain their self belief.