SMEs and Start-ups
Small organizations—whether startups, new business units, or established companies—will likely face very similar challenges at some stage of their growth.
Among the wide range of possible challenges, some are recurring. Do you recognise yourself in any of the following?
⚠️ “I spend a lot of time preparing quotes, and almost never get a reply”
⚠️ “I’m a manager and I can’t take a holiday; the company grinds to a halt without me”
⚠️ "Clients value our service, but we're struggling to scale."
⚠️ "My team is fantastic, but if someone leaves, they take the trade secrets with them."
⚠️ “I should protect my brand and product, but I don’t know where to start”
To find effective solutions, we use the BMC – Business Model Canvas methodology as a basis. The BMC provides a comprehensive overview of the business across four main areas: infrastructure (how?), the offering (what?), customers (who?), viability (how much?). With this overview, it is possible to devise solutions and plan their implementation and monitoring.
However, the BMC only points the way forward; success depends on other factors that the model does not guarantee, such as:
🗝️ the client’s involvement, with their full commitment and knowledge of the business;
🗝️ the consultant’s technical expertise;
🗝️ leading the strategic reflection and decision-making process effectively.
Our Solutions
The solutions are modular, allowing the client to choose the scope of support they desire. With clearly defined start and end points, these modules cover problem diagnosis, business model characterization, identification and quantification of inefficiencies, solution planning, and execution and evaluation of results.
Generally speaking, our services cover the following functional areas:
How does the process work?
It takes place in 1+3 phases, always in close cooperation with the client:
- PHASE 0 (free): In a 15-minute online consultation, we’ll discuss the symptoms of the problem and the functional area it falls under, as well as your expectations and a potential solution. The consultation is free and requires no commitment, and can be scheduled directly through the following button.(see footnote)
Following the free consultation, the client can request a quote for our services.
- PHASE 1: Planning. Following the validation and acceptance of the proposal, we proceed with planning the actions to be executed and defining the specific objectives, working in close cooperation with the client.
- PHASE 2: Execution. Ensuring that the plan remains valid, we proceed with the execution of the planned actions. To ensure total alignment among the project participants, this phase must always include the participation of the business owner or the directors involved.
- PHASE 3: Evaluation. At the end of the intervention, we evaluate the results against the defined objectives and the baseline scenario. We conclude the intervention by preparing an executive summary, including recommendations for future development.
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