Strategic Consulting Services

We don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions or generic frameworks. Every engagement starts with comprehensive diagnosis to understand what’s really holding your business back – because the problems you see aren’t always the real obstacles.
 
Our cross-industry experience means we spot patterns and solutions that sector-specific consultants miss. We’ve worked with NHS trusts, manufacturing companies, healthcare practices, sports organisations, and community groups across Scotland.

Our Approach

We see the full picture before making recommendations. While most consultants address only the problem presented, we examine the entire business to uncover what’s truly going on.
 
Often, the day-to-day issues aren’t the real obstacles – they’re symptoms of deeper strategic challenges.
 
You’ll get honest assessment – what you need to hear, not what’s comfortable – along with practical solutions that actually work in the real world.

Choose Your Level of Strategic Support

Your Strategic Start - £295

Perfect for: Owners/founders who want a rapid, honest business checkup before committing to a bigger strategy project.
 
Timeline: 1 week (assessment, report, call)
 
Includes:
  • Traffic light assessment across 5 vital areas: strategy, ops, finances, people, growth
  • Review of key documents, basic numbers, and leadership focus
  • 3–4 page executive summary: red/amber/green risks + simple, actionable “quick wins”
  • 30-minute strategy call with Trystan—a real conversation, not a pitch
  • Next steps roadmap with practical priorities (not generic tips)
 
No deep dives or implementation included—just clarity and zero jargon

Your Strategic Partnership - £995 per month

Perfect for: SMEs and owner-led teams seeking monthly strategic steer, expert advice, and hands-on accountability.
 
Recommended journey: 6 months (with review at 3)
 
Includes:
  • Monthly remote health checks: pulse on progress, early warning of issues
  • Board-style session (60–90min/month): review KPIs, targets, and priorities
  • Quarterly strategic review and adjusted action plan
  • Ongoing feedback on implementation—what’s working, what isn’t
  • Priority phone/email access for support on urgent decisions
  • Early access to templates, checklists, and “reality check” frameworks
 
Ideal for those who want direction, pressure, and an outside perspective but aren’t ready for all-in transformation.

Your Strategic Transformation - £2,495 per month

Perfect for: Businesses ready for major change—growth, turnaround, or full operational/leadership restructure.
 
Typical engagement: 12 months (quarterly checkpoints)
 
Includes:
  • Weekly strategy and accountability sessions (remote or in-person)
  • Hands-on development of custom strategic plans, KPI tracking and dashboard set-up
  • Implementation support: acting as your “fractional strategy director”—rolling up sleeves on what matters most
  • Crisis/opportunity management: real-time response when the unexpected hits
  • Leadership mentoring for founders, leadership team workshops
  • Board-level reporting and participation
  • Custom toolkits, frameworks, and playbooks as needed
 
Your closest thing to having a co-pilot—committed, immersed, and unflinchingly honest.

Bespoke Strategic Solutions

Perfect for: Unique/severe challenges, urgent projects, or legacy situations beyond standard packages.
 
Timeline: Fully tailored; basic projects from 1 month, larger from 3–12 months+
 
Includes:
  • Rapid scope/diagnosis, proposal within days
  • Custom-assembled team/expertise if needed
  • Clear milestone reports and certainty in results

 


 
Most leaders start with Your Strategic Start—book yours and see what’s possible.

Industry Expertise

Our diagnostic approach works across industries, but we have particular experience in:
 
Sports Organisations – From community clubs to professional teams
Healthcare – GP practices, dental clinics, physiotherapy centres
Manufacturing & Operations – Production, distribution, supply chain
Retail & FMCG – Physical stores, online retail, consumer goods

Getting Started

Every engagement begins with understanding your specific situation. Book your free Business Reality Check to discuss your challenges and determine the best approach for your business.
 

Got Questions?

Your Strategic Start is perfect if you need clarity on what’s holding you back. Strategic Partnership suits businesses needing regular guidance. Strategic Transformation is for comprehensive change with intensive support. Book a free consultation to discuss your specific needs.

Yes, we serve clients across the UK and offer remote consultations globally. Many of our processes work effectively via video calls, though some engagements benefit from in-person meetings.

We start with comprehensive diagnosis rather than assuming we know the problem. Our cross-industry experience reveals blind spots that sector-specific consultants miss. You get honest assessment and practical solutions, not generic advice.

We understand business needs change. Strategic Partnership can be paused with 30 days’ notice. Strategic Transformation includes quarterly reviews to adjust approach as needed. We’re flexible because your success is our priority.

Strategic Start delivers insights immediately. Strategic Partnership typically shows measurable improvements within 90 days. Strategic Transformation creates significant change within 6 months. Every business is different, but our diagnostic approach ensures we’re addressing real issues from day one.

Ready to Find Out What's Really Going On?

Most business problems aren’t what they appear to be on the surface. Our comprehensive diagnostic approach uncovers the root causes that others miss, giving you clarity on what’s actually holding your business back.
 
Every engagement starts with understanding your specific situation. No generic solutions, no assumptions – just honest assessment and practical recommendations.
Free 30-minute consultation to discuss your challenges and determine the best approach for your business.