Retired management consulting partner of Pwc, I now specialize in improving the profitability and return on investment in Small and Medium Enterprises in Cape Town.
The client selects from a menu of options that may need improvement:
1.
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3 customer reviews
Edward Louw
Business Consulting
Excellent response and interested in my needs can't wait for the journey ahead
Rox
Business Consulting
I contracted Charles Wright, to conduct a review of my business, Growing Paper. This was against a backdrop of insufficient profitability, in order to improve the return on investment.
 He examined all aspects of the business including our markets and customers, the efficiency of production processes, staffing levels, the finances, and our corporate governance.Â
While many aspects of the business are satisfactory, he identified several key issues that need to be addressed. He is now following up the implementation of his recommendations.
I would highly recommend Charles in conducting  any similar review of business profitability.
He is very thorough and his passion lies in making small businesses function more efficiently. It was lovely working with Charles.
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Anthony Savo (Savo's Panel Beaters (PVT) Ltd
Charles Wright was very professional in his consulting. He helped my company in just over a few months, become more efficient and increased productivity by implementing some new systems, which to this day, I still use. One great addition was his continued interest in my business years after he consulted for me. More...
What do you love most about your job?
The satisfaction of helping clients to build their business, make it highly productive and improve their profit margins.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have recently moved to Cape Town, and wish to establish a client base here.
Why should our clients choose you?
My approach is holistic, but tailored to the clients specific needs.
The first interaction is remote, if the client wants to proceed, I conduct a site visit, scope the project, and prepare a proposal showing costs and expected benefits. There are no fees incurred to this point.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
See comments above. Initial contact is online, followed by site visit. The execution of the project will be a combination of working on site and working remotely.
Profitabily Improvement
The client selects from a menu of options that may need improvement:
1. Products and Services. 2 Markets and Customers. 3 Organization and People. 4 Systems and Processes in producing outputs more efficiently . 6 Use of Technology. 7 Infrastructure and Facilities. 8 Finance , Costs, and Return on Investment .
Approach.
1. Conduct a virtual interview with the client to identify adverse issues impacting business performance. 2 Site visit to meet client, confirm issues to be addressed, inspect facilities, review financial statements. 3 Agree a common understanding of key issues and solutions to improve profitability and performance. 4 Prepare proposal to confirm the methodology,deliverables and timescales. 5 Provide the cost and expected benefits of the project.
No fees are charged until the commencement of the project.
Business Plan Preparation
Prepare a Business Plan to set out the capital cost of setting up the business, products and services, markets and customers, projected revenue, projected costs for raw materials, staff, and overheads. Establish net profit and return on investment.
Corporate Strategy
The organization's current situation, performance, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).
Discuss or refine the vision and mission statements
Set Goals and Objectives:
Establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that align with the vision and mission.
e. Strategies and Initiatives:
• Brainstorm and discuss potential strategies and initiatives to achieve the defined goals.
• Break down the strategies into actionable steps, assigning responsibilities and deadlines.
• Identify potential risks or challenges associated with the proposed strategies and create mitigation plans.
Set up a programme to monitor progress
