Business Consulting that moves the numbers
We work with owner-managed companies across Scotland to identify where profit leaks out, where growth stalls, and what to do about both. Our engagements typically last eight to twelve weeks, and most clients see measurable change within the first month.
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What we actually do
Most consultancies hand you a PDF and wish you luck. We stay in the room until the recommendation becomes a result. Here are the four areas where we spend most of our time with clients.
Revenue growth planning
We audit your pricing, sales pipeline and customer retention rates, then build a 90-day action plan with weekly targets. Clients in the £1m–£10m bracket have averaged 14% top-line growth within six months of engagement.
Operational efficiency
We map your workflows from order intake to delivery, time each step, and flag bottlenecks. A food-distribution client cut fulfilment time by 22% after we restructured their warehouse pick sequence and shift rota.
Financial restructuring
Cash-flow crises don't fix themselves. We negotiate revised terms with creditors, re-forecast your P&L monthly, and set up rolling 13-week cash models so you always know what the next quarter looks like.
Succession and exit planning
Selling a business or handing it to the next generation requires 18–24 months of preparation if you want a fair price. We handle valuation benchmarking, buyer identification and due-diligence readiness so you can focus on running the company until completion day.
Why firms choose us over larger consultancies
Big-four reports cost six figures and sit in drawers. Our model is different: a small team, senior people on every engagement, and fees linked to milestones rather than hours billed. You pay for outcomes, not slide decks.
Since 2017, we have completed over 120 projects for Scottish businesses in manufacturing, hospitality, professional services and logistics. Roughly 70% of our new work comes through referrals from past clients, which tells us something about whether the work sticks.
We keep teams small on purpose. Two or three consultants per project means you always talk to someone who knows your numbers, your staff names and your competitive pressures. There is no "B-team" that appears after the pitch.
What clients have said
"They found £180k in annual savings we had completely overlooked, mostly in procurement terms and energy contracts. The engagement paid for itself three times over in the first year."
Fiona Greig, MD, Highland Packaging Ltd"Our revenue had been flat for four years. Within five months of working with Advocate Pros we had two new distribution channels and a pricing structure that actually reflected our costs."
Ravi Sharma, founder, East Coast ProvisionsReady to talk specifics?
We offer a free 45-minute diagnostic call. No obligation, no pitch deck. Just an honest look at your numbers and where improvement is realistic.
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