Verve4growth grows business value through leading effective change, improvement and transformation. Our forte is industrial and manufacturing SME businesses based in the UK with an international dimension. Verve4growth provides independent strategic business consultancy and interim management to business owners and investors. Delivery is primarily through working with the management team at all levels, often taking P&L responsibility as an interim MD or Chief Executive, to achieve a better outcome. As a guide to the process of successful transformation, Verve4growth has developed and refined a proven a 4 Step approach to grow sales, cash, EBITDA and profitability covering: 1. Clear-eyed assessment – reviewing financial, commercial, operational and strategic health to identify root causes of under-performance and opportunities for growth and profitability 2. Energise for action – re-focusing the management team on what contributes to sales, cash, EBITDA and profit 3. Outline business plan – ensuring the growth trajectory by developing a robust business plan that the management team buys into 4. Score the goals – ensuring the whole team is focused and motivated to deliver the plan Some recent projects include: • Turned a £15m t/o UK manufacturing business from loss to profit • Steered a £40m t/o component supplier through an MBO and a turbulent period of transformation • Led the financial, sales and production transformation of a £25m t/o manufacturer of fittings & assemblies • Undertook a strategic review then provided leadership to restructure a €20m+ t/o French manufacturing division • Drove sales growth of an $85m t/o division of a hi-tech manufacturer in the inspection equip sector If you are a business owner or investor concerned about the performance of a business you are invested in please contact ian.parker@verve4growth.co.uk for an exploratory discussion.