From market intelligence and channel distribution strategy to hands-on turnaround leadership and M&A advisory, we partner with mid-market leaders and regional institutions across the UK and EMEA to build enduring commercial value.
Trusted by national trade networks, local government authorities, private equity investors, and international commercial enterprises.
We provide structured, analytical methodologies combined with direct, board-level operational leadership to solve the critical constraints holding mid-market enterprises back.
Converting raw data into commercial intelligence through rigorous customer segmentation, profitability analytics, and commercial due diligence for private equity and corporate buyers.
Optimising sales architectures across direct sales teams and indirect distributor networks. Automating partner relationship management (PRM) via our strategic alliance with Impartner.
Guiding business owners through transformative corporate step-changes, from buy-side strategic acquisitions and joint ventures to trade sales, MBOs, and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).
Intervening decisively when cash flow tightens or profitability erodes. Providing interim Chief Reorganisation Officer (CRO) leadership and implementing systematic Lean transformations.
“In indirect sales channels, strategy without rigorous partner enablement is merely wishful thinking. By establishing transparent PRM structures and local distributor alignment, British businesses can capture major European market share even amidst post-Brexit regulatory complexities.”
Where Now Consulting was commissioned to structure cross-border market entry for two premier commercial clients: global furniture giant Steelcase in the aerospace hub of Toulouse, and French workspace innovator Alfa Desk in Nice.
We eliminate consulting ambiguity with structured, fixed-scope advisory packages featuring published parameters, defined timelines, and transparent fees.
Ideal for executive teams, managing directors, and boards seeking an objective baseline assessment of leadership alignment, operational bottlenecks, and commercial readiness.
Strategy without execution creates inertia; execution without strategy invites failure. Our disciplined 4-stage framework bridges boardroom vision and factory-floor delivery.
We begin with unvarnished evidence. Through our WBD diagnostic, activity-based costing, and customer profitability analytics, we identify the exact root causes of margin leakage, stalled revenues, or channel friction.
We formulate pragmatic, quantified commercial plans. Whether designing route-to-market distributor incentives, evaluating cross-border targets, or mapping Lean waste elimination, every initiative carries defined financial outcomes.
Unlike traditional advisors who leave after delivering slides, our directors embed directly alongside leadership teams. We step into interim CRO roles, lead distributor negotiations, and conduct on-site staff workshops.
We institutionalise high performance. By implementing automated PRM systems, real-time KPI dashboards, and quarterly strategic reviews, we ensure commercial growth and profitability endure over multi-year horizons.
Our directors bring decades of senior executive experience running corporate divisions, executing formal corporate turnarounds, and spearheading regional civic enterprise initiatives.
Senior executive specialising in corporate turnaround, strategic scaling, and international trade. Appointed as the 130th President of the Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce (established in 1813). Led multiple cross-border channel expansions into France and the UK.
Leads international operations from Dubai, possessing deep specialist expertise in corporate restructuring, company turnaround (acting as Chief Reorganisation Officer), and international distributor agreements across EMEA.
Delivers growth roadmaps, client operational diagnostics, and hands-on transformation execution. Specialises in sales performance tracking, channel assessment packages, and operational efficiency reviews.
Where Now Consulting was commissioned by Inverclyde Council, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, to lead the Inverclyde Business Growth Programme. Combining 6 intensive workshops with 1:1 strategic mentoring calls and direct implementation grants of up to £1,000 per company.
Rigorous economic analysis, corporate turnaround insights, and commissioned industry research informing board-level decisions across the UK.
With over 22,000 UK corporate insolvencies recorded and the average firm surviving just 8.6 years, we examine the three compounding stages of distress—Strategic Crisis, Profit Crisis, and Liquidity Crisis—and how early intervention preserves enterprise value.
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Analyzing the Beauhurst State of UK Investment data indicating a 34% contraction in equity deployment. Why post-raise operational discipline, burn-rate control, and channel alignment determine long-term survival far more than valuation headlines.
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The awarding of Scotland's two Green Freeports is projected to unlock £10.8 billion in private and public capital and 75,000 skilled jobs across offshore wind, tidal energy, and marine robotics under Scotland’s 2045 vision.
Read Analysis →32-page research report commissioned by the British Contract Furniture Association (BCFA) exploring hybrid work models and office portfolio transformations.
Download Research Report →23-page policy analysis prepared for the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Annual Conference evaluating why Scottish SME scale-ups plateau.
Download Research Report →Clear, authoritative answers to common inquiries from managing directors, CFOs, and regional business leaders.
Whether you are evaluating cross-border sales channel expansion, preparing for an acquisition, or requiring decisive turnaround leadership, contact our Glasgow or Manchester office directly for a confidential executive consultation.
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