Businesses at any stage of development can benefit from bringing in an experienced, independent consultant, to provide an extra level of support and knowledge. Often, having an external consultant or mentor is key to realising both an individual's and business' potential.

At Eddy & Co we:

• use our resources and knowledge to find best solutions
• link you into our network, via facilitated introductions and referrals
• act as a sounding board - providing objective guidance to help an individual think through & develop a plan of action
• provide insight and 3rd party objective views
• faciltate dreams by helping to establish a business direction and acting as a path finder
• face the learning curve with our clients while offering guidance on what to expect & how to handle things
• manage expections: helping clients to set realistic, not fanciable, goals
• articulate your business to possible investors & customers
• help develop and write your business plan

Unlock your potential through one of our Spotlight On packages or contact Eddy & Co for a no obligation quote or proposal.

Eddy & Co has been involved in a number of funding panels - we've been on the other side of the table and chosen who should receive funding. This experience means we can help you tailor your business plan and proof read it from the perspective of a potential funder because we have been one. Loan and funding applications are dependant upon your financial statements as well as your knowledge of the market and where your product or service fits. We can review your business plan and help you prepare for loan or funding meetings by proof-reading your business plan and taking you through a "test-run" of what questions to expect and help you answer them.

• Marketing (incl. market development, branding & literature)
  From market research and concept design to implementation, Eddy & Co is the source for expert knowledge. Our advice is founded on experience and we take pride in helping to create dynamic, creative marketing concepts for clients so they are able to attract more customers.
• Strategic Development
  Sustainable growth is planned, not accidental. We help you define your growth strategy and access the resources you need to develop.
• Planning & Research
  Recruiting experience can focus planning and make research easier by targetting sources and specific areas so time isn't wasted.
• Relationship building
  Customers are everywhere. One of the best (and cheapest) ways of setting your business apart is offering better customer service. Eddy & Co help you hone your relationship building skills through scenarios and facilitated introductions.
• Entrepreneurial development
  Eddy & Co can help you realise your potential. Through one-to-one coaching, we provide clients with tailor-made training to grow their skills and build their confidence and ability to take on new challenges or solve existing ones.
• Business Plans
  The core of any business. The Business Plan is a roadmap document, used to access funding and as a reference point for decisions. Knowing where you want to be is half-way to getting there. We have written, reviewed and assessed business plans and are pleased to share this unique knowledge with our clients.

To use a sporting analogy - a consultant is like having a manager. Teams function well enough on their own with internal resources such as captains, coaches and trainers but it's the manager that isn't playing, but observing, the game that makes it all run that much smoother and better because they're looking at the bigger picture.

At Eddy & Co we look at your business as a whole from our view on the sidelines. We see how well it's working on its own and in relation to competitors. By interacting with each team member, observing the business and its competitors, and analyzing all this we come up with strategies to improve how it all works. While other consultants engage in dialogue, our maverick approach takes us out of the meeting room and into the business operations so we truly understand and appreciate how the business works, instead of just paying lip service.

• cost effective way of bringing in experienced personnel as needed
• fresh perspective
• 'big picture' analysis
• avoid splitting time by outsourcing

Eddy & Co describes consultancy as offering experienced support to supplement a business' existing resources. Consultants engage with businesses, listening and offering constructive feedback and support which can be anything from strategy to hands on research and work.

Business support is an industry that provides consultation to businesses to aid their establishment, growth & development.