What to Expect from Working with Us in Our One-to-One Consultations
When running a business, specifically an SME, it is incredibly easy to get completely bogged down by the day-to-day running of your business. You have to juggle so many different things from customers, customer service enquiries, finances, product updates and so much more. You rarely have the chance to consider: what’s next? This is where taking the time to develop an overarching perspective and particularly strategic clarity can make all the difference. At Totemo Consulting, our one-on-one consultations are not just about quick fixes, they are about a movement toward clarity and most importantly sustainable growth.
We wanted to share this blog to give you an opportunity to find out in more detail what you can expect when working with us.
Strategic Development Tailored to You
We start with strategy. We do not believe in copy/paste solutions. We are not prescriptive in any way. Every business and business owner is unique, and we very much understand that your goals, challenges, and vision need a completely tailored and bespoke approach. We work with you to find out about your business, uncover what is working, what is not working, and most importantly, where the opportunities for you and your business lie. We do this through in depth conversations, but also through analysing data to see where you are most profitable, where the most sales potential is, which areas of the market have the most growth and more. Whether you are an established SME or just starting out, our goal is to help you create a clear roadmap for growth. We work with you to develop strategies that fit your business, what you want to get out of your business and your short, medium and long term goals.
Clarifying Your Business Goals
One of the biggest challenges for business owners is clarifying goals. It is not just about growth, it could be about becoming more agile in your business so you can pivot when needed, it could be about developing a more passive income so you can take some time away or reduce your hours, it could be about transitioning or setting the business up ready for sale. All of these goals are dependent upon you and your business. During our sessions, we help you go back to basics to develop clarity on what you really want to achieve, whether that be increasing revenue, increasing profitability, entering a new market, launching a new product, or scaling up. Our approach will help you gain the clarity to focus on what matters most and the confidence to work towards those goals.
Identifying Growth Opportunities
Growth is not something you can rely on to just happen on its own. It happens by identifying and seizing the right opportunities at the right time. Our consultations focus on finding these opportunities, by going through your product or service offering, your customer base and your operational processes. Market analysis is also a hugely important element of this process. We work with you but at the same time we are looking at your business from a fresh and objective perspective. By doing this we are able to identify areas that you may have struggled to see yourself. We are able to identify areas you can scale, optimise or diversify to grow sustainably.
Boosting Productivity & Efficiency
Running a successful business requires optimising efficiency. This will allow your business to be as cost effective as possible. Having said that, we understand how difficult it can be to optimise your operations when you are operating on a day to day basis and feel like you don’t have the time or resources to be able to create these efficiencies. This is where we can help. We will be able to suggest ways to streamline your processes, find ways to improve productivity, and provide practical solutions that you can implement in your business. This will allow you to spend more time as a business owner, and not as a business operator. You will have time to develop the business strategically in a way you may not have had before. We are very keen to make sure all our clients are working smarter not harder to drive your business forward. We want you to see measurable results.
Setting KPIs & Actionable Steps
Without a plan and clear goals to work towards it becomes impossible for you to measure progress. It is vitally important that when we work with you we ensure that every strategy and insight we provide has clear actionable stamps. We work with you to set realistic KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) so that you are able to track your progress and make adjustments as and when needed. This allows us to break your goals down so that we can put together a list of tangible and achievable tasks. We can then work together to manage this process, providing you guidance along the way and monitoring progress towards your targets. Accountability is something we find is something our clients really need from us. Someone to make sure you are moving in the right direction. We will work with you to create a system of accountability so not only do you have a plan but the tools and motivation to help you see it through. Whether you are trying to increase revenue, improve client retention, or launching new initiatives, we are here to ensure the results are within reach.
We Offer a Collaborative Process
Our one-on-one consultations are not just about giving advice, we develop a partnership with you. We work alongside you, so that we can tailor strategies to your specific needs, and support you every step of the way. The ultimate goal? To give you the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to grow your business on your own terms.
We offer one-on-one consultations using an hourly rate, with appointments bookable online. Our prices are reflective of the size of business we are working with. To find out more about how that works click here.
If you would rather work with us on a bespoke project basis then please get in touch so we can discuss this further.