Deep market and legislative analysis, demographic, competitor and consumer trend mapping
 

Assessment of resources and cultural fit of the aspiring group or organisation
 

Determine and balance the competing design models including financial (trading & capex), risk (and risk appetite), physical or online space, market position and user experience.  This includes multiple iterations of modelling to find the most harmonious balance between project components
 

Bespoke commercial and user behaviour modelling to directly inform the business plan profit & loss and cash flow modelling 
 

Roadmap for project delivery in consultation with key stakeholders, understanding project linkages, achieving the necessary permissions and hurdles along the way
 

Long term plan, funding models, investment and exit strategy
 

Detailed financial modelling showing clear assumptions and variables
 

Funding applications are written to the highest legislative requirements including HM Treasury Green Book and European Union ESIF and ERDF (and associated audit requirements)
 

Deliver the project plan and manage that through the most appropriate routes of governance, reporting and accountability; either by leading teams directly or recruiting others
 

Construct a project team including job descriptions, personality profiling, team training and growth planning
 

Writing detailed design briefs for design professionals such as architects, landscape designers, product designers, interior designers, furniture makers, marketing, branding and website designers etc
 

Development of new products, services and novel intellectual property
 

Designing and/or procuring bespoke IT systems for the online experience, EPOS and producing reliable monthly management accounts
 

Operational models and staffing structures to plan for normal operation as well as unexpected trading success and trading challenges
 

Scenario modelling to understand the impact of significantly underestimating or overestimating sales volumes 
 

On the ground project management of consultants, suppliers and contractors
 

Strategic oversight of legal structures, governance and commercial models, including close partnership working with legal, treasury and taxation advisors.