Case Studies
A Portfolio of Success Stories
These will give you a good sense of the kind of challenges we can help you address, how we approach them and the kind of results you can expect
Challenge
A young builder decided that he wanted to set up his own company. His talents and expertise lay in building, when it came to administration, marketing and accounting he had very little knowledge and the thought of setting up a company was a daunting task.
Working Together
Through a series of meetings we created simple business and marketing plans. As this was a new business we devised a financial payments plan to assist them in their first few months. We employed cost effective methods to develop a web site and produce
marketing material.
Results
Using the information and presentation pack we compiled, our client was able to influence a leading firm of architects who praised him for his marketing material and presentation and were so impressed offered him the chance to quote for two projects, which subsequently led to his first contract.
Challenge
A small carpet cleaning company needed to expand their customer base and obtain regular commercial contracts.
Working Together
Following our usual approach of information gathering, we were very soon able to identify a target market and set about devising and executing an effective telemarketing campaign.
Results
Within two weeks we arranged daily appointments for the client for the next three weeks with the principal decision maker. Over 80% of the appointments were converted to orders, which resulted in a return on his investment with Links Business Services of over 300%.
Challenge
One man engineering company took the opportunity to expand by buying out his local competitor. He soon realised that his customer base had changed and he was not only keen to retain this new business but to develop it further.
Working Together
From a one day workshop we were able to identify and recommend areas we could help and improve on; we concentrated on three main areas:Finance: Installed a computerized accounting system - to ensure good financial control.
Marketing: Re branding of the company, marketing material and a web site - to put forward a new image that carried the same message through all his marketing literature.
Web Site: Using technology to deliver improved efficiency and organisation
Results
Sales have soared since January 2006, returning record profits. The client has had the time to concentrate on his core activities knowing that all administration is being catered for professionally
Challenge
A well established building and renovation company were seeing business opportunities slipping by because they did not have up-to-date financial information available when required. They were also receiving requests from potential clients for details of their passed projects.
Working Together
Our first step was to computerise their manual accounting system. This immediately transformed the company's perception and attitude to their financial circumstances. Through a series of meetings we were able to assemble a brochure web site that could be easily updated by their staff
Results
By having up-to-date financial information the client has been successful in winning a bid worth three-quaters of a million pounds. For the first time new and old clients could view the excellence and craftsmanship of work that had been completed.