We sit at the intersection of commercial and organisational discussions, offering a wide and rich range of project scopes.
The folk you have and the things they do, that’s what’s going to make you the best.
Getting The Basics Right
There’s a lot to do in a business and you just want to focus on “what the company does”, not all that other stuff, right? Well, we hate to break it to you, but that’s not going to happen. UNLESS you get the basics right and then you might find that sweet spot. We call it “operational silence” where all the support operations are purring in the background.
We can audit and analyse how you’re working. We can identify bottlenecks and tensions that might cause the wheels to come off at the worst possible moment. We can help get the fundamentals better.
International Expansion
We are everywhere! Well, that’s not true but we cover most of the global economy and we have years of experience expanding internationally. From start-ups to buy outs we can give you good advice. With consultants in Asia, Africa, Europe, the USA and the UK, we can support expansion wherever you want to go.
We have worked with different models; from independent resellers, distributors, agents and subsidiaries of all sizes. So we know how to go about international expansion and what model works best for you.
Commercial
We have built businesses in every way imaginable. Been there on day 1? Tick. Stagnation to double-digit growth year after year? Tick. Extended market leadership when the competition was undercutting prices? Tick. You name it, we’ve seen it. Our credentials are from the real world and we’ve learned a few things. We believe great commercial performance comes from strong consistent brand management, smart decision-making (based on good data) and great commercial processes that have trust and teamwork built-in. We help and advise to create the conditions for success.
We know how to manage brands, we believe that consistency is a vital factor and we have tools and techniques to isolate any dilution. When you’re telling the same story, making reliable promises and understanding your audience, that’s when you have a brand you can be proud of.
Pricing is sometimes so simple, it is overlooked. Other times it is so complex, it is overlooked. We have the experience to analyse your pricing menu and introduce small changes that make big differences.
We have experience in commercial set-up, strategy and negotiation. We understand the pressures and can help identify the right path for short and long term success.
Organisational
‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’. You’ve heard that right? Well, it’s kinda true. You won’t be successful if your organisation has built-in silos, poor communication and a confused identity. You need a plan, so people know what’s meant to happen and how they can help. We help set up the organisation processes that make your culture and structure work. The organisation is the business and the business is the organisation.
The 8SQUARE Model creates the steps and framework to be a purpose led company. These organisations have the most engaged employees which leads to the greatest returns on investment. We don’t provide a cookie cutter though, because we know that your success will be unique and that means having an approach that resonates with your organisations employees.
Leadership Resource
There’s a lot to do in an organisation. It’s tough to keep everything going and still maintain perspective. It is amazing to be able to get some independent, experienced advice from someone who has been through it before. So it’s nice to know that the guys at 8SQUARE can be called upon.
Maybe you want someone to come in and chat to your leaders? Or sometimes it helpful to have an independent perspective in management reviews. Whatever the scenario, we are keen to provide the support that will move your oragniastaion forward.
Charities and Social Enterprises
We believe that we have something valuable to offer, and we want worthwhile enterprises to benefit so if you think we can help you, please reach out so we can discuss how we might contribute our skills at preferential conditions and to your advantage.
Sometimes organisations with a purpose to do good attract people with a wide variety of skills and experience. We help pull it all together so it flows seamlessly.