We realised back in 2015 that turnover was moderating around £9 million, given this, we needed to develop a strong Strategic Vision for the business. This was strengthened as the company at that time was going through a Management Buy Out. The board recognised that on both counts independent business support going forward was crucial in the execution of our ambitions.

Through a recommendation, we engaged the services of Jim Gibbons, of Strategic Growth Solutions. Jim was pivotal in supporting us through the anxieties of the MBO and his facilitation helped us gain the confidence needed at that time for a smooth commercial transaction.

Jim’s delivery was also extended to help us create a fresh organisational structure with strong leadership in addition to a revised sales process to support our growth forecast. The intervention was simple and uncomplicated and we now have a structure that supports the key drivers in the business and increased profit margins. An expanded sales team has been installed and turnover is expected to reach £35-40 million in this current financial year.

Our journey is on-going and Jim is still engaged with us to this day.

Dave Bond, Managing Director
Micro Computer Consultants Ltd

Whilst Jim is not sector specific and does not hold an IT background, given his broad business experience, he was able to bring to the surface the gaps in our own business process.

Whilst we were delivering to our clients the service that helped them grow, we were not applying the same culture internally. Fundamentally we could not answer questions such as, who is your most profitable client, how is pipeline measured, what is the lag between a sales lead and the harvesting response plus a whole host of other areas.

We do now believe that it is not always necessary to have an independent consultant from your sector to deliver positive outcomes. Jim has demonstrated this throughout his intervention with us that has lasted in excess of 2 years since we first met and has gone beyond our expectations.

We are now at the top of our game from a detailed reporting perspective and growth has been significantly positive. Jim has altered our mentality to be On the Business rather than Immersed in it.

Mike Agutter
Commercial Director Microsoft Gold Partner, Axon IT


The aim for OAS was to create an effective succession strategy for myself as owner of the firm and identify the key people that will take the company forward.

The coaching so far that Jim Gibbons of Strategic Growth Solutions has provided, has created a strong sense of self-awareness amongst the management team and roles & responsibilities are now beginning to have a clearer definition and discipline.

The Orbit and single page plan meetings that Jim delivered prompted a lot of group discussion and motivation and helped identify individuals who require training in leading the management change. This is being delivered by Jim Gibbons and is gaining positive reactions from the managers. We look forward to continuing this program with Jim.

Ray Humphries
Managing Director, RHT Group