WHAT I DO

Business development services designed to provide expert guidance and support across strategic, customer, operational and people areas of your business.

Neil Stead

I believe that the best approach to improving a business is one based on listening, empathy and understanding - so to kick things off, I offer a FREE Discovery Session. It’s a ‘no-obligation’ session, where I listen to understand what you’re trying to achieve, and the challenges you’re facing. At the session I will then share what I do, why I do it and the ways in which I work with my clients to help build a better business.

This could be working through my ‘Steps to Success’ programme, hiring me as your Accountability Partner, or simply getting ideas out of your head and using me as your expert Sounding Board. Every business is different, so it’s important that I tailor an approach that’s in-line with your business requirements, ambition and financial viability.

However we work together, the outcome is a business that moves forward, a business that’s ultimately better than before. A business that attracts more customers, is more operationally efficient and has increasingly more engaged employees.

It’s all about developing your pathway to success, and hopefully a lot less stress!

Do any of these sound familiar?

  • I can't seem to make the numbers add up.

  • I’m facing a business challenge that I just can’t seem to overcome.

  • The financial side of running a business is confusing to me.

  • I need someone to bring clarity to my business growth ideas and help me move forward.

  • I could use help analysing my data and getting advice on growth strategies.

  • I feel like I need support in shifting my mindset to better handle business challenges.

  • I’m finding it difficult to grow my business.

  • I feel like I’m making it up as I go and lack a clear, structured plan to move my business forward.

  • I love what I do, but I really dislike the stress of running a business.

  • Being a business owner feels isolating, and I don’t have anyone to discuss my ideas with.

  • The financial side of running a business is confusing to me.

  • I’m struggling with sales and marketing and finding it hard to attract new customers.

Sound familiar?

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

Steps to Success is a results-driven business development programme designed to give you clarity, strategy, and momentum.

Through my structured three-stage approach, we'll define your vision, assess your current performance, and take decisive action with clear goals and priorities.

The programme includes:

3 x 4 hour 1-2-1 sessions

Creation of tailored Vision and Mission Statements, and a set of defined Core Values for your business

Business Review using SWOT Analysis and The Steady Business Scorecard report

Strategic direction with annual goal-setting (high-level) and quarterly prioritised plan to achieve your goals

How you’ll benefit :

✅ Clarity and Focus

✅ Stronger Decision-Making

✅ Increased Productivity and Financial Performance

✅ Accountability and Support

✅ Sustainable Growth

Are you ready to stay on track, achieve your goals, and elevate your success?

The Accountability Partner package is designed to provide you with the support, structure, and motivation you need to follow through on your business and personal growth commitments.

Ready to take action, stay committed, and see real progress?

What’s included :

1-2-1 Coaching Session/s

Quarterly Goal Setting and Tracking

Ongoing Support

Strategic Planning

Tools and Templates

Encouragement and Accountability

How you’ll benefit :

✅ Stay Focused and Productive

✅ Achieve Your Goals Faster

✅ Increase Confidence and Clarity

✅ Overcome Procrastination and Excuses

✅ Build Consistency and Momentum

Have you got a nagging issue, or a burning idea - but no one to share it with?

Whether it’s a business challenge, a tough decision, or just something you need to process, the Sounding Board Session is your space to talk things through, gain clarity, and walk away with a focused plan of action.

What’s included :

Dedicated 1-2-1 Session/s

Strategic Guidance

Clarity and Focus

Problem-Solving Support

Actionable Next Steps

How you’ll benefit :

✅ Think Clearly and Strategically

✅ Make Decisions with Confidence

✅ Feel Heard and Understood

✅ Avoid Overthinking and Stagnation

✅ Reduce Stress and Overwhelm

CREATING SOLID FOUNDATIONS IN YOUR BUSINESS

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    VISION, PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGY

    Focusing on your high-level business objectives and strategies, evaluating their efficiency for achieving your ambitions, and guiding you towards improvements.

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    CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

    Analysing everything related to your customer’s perception and feelings about your business, and developing ways to ensure a positive experience at every interaction.

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    OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

    Identifying opportunities to create the highest level of efficiency possible to allow you to achieve more in less time and maximise the profit of your business.

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    EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

    Equipping you with an improved understanding of, and tools to manage and support the employees in your business.

THINGS I TEND TO HEAR

“I’m stressed and always seem to be firefighting”

“I’m at a crossroads and need some direction”

“I’m working too much IN my business”

“I need clear staff structure and responsibilities”

“I’d like to grow revenue and improve profitability”

“Creating processes will make me more efficient”

“I really want to work smarter - not harder”

“I want to get a better work life balance”

IT’S GOOD TO TALK

Get in touch with me today to arrange a free, no-obligation conversation. I'll use this time to listen to your concerns, discover what you’re trying to achieve and share initial thoughts on how I can provide you with support. I look forward to hearing from you.

 
 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Andy Woodason, Bowood Landscapes Ltd

“Thank you Neil - you’ve certainly succeeded. My head is a lot less full and it feels great!

Adam Vetere, Adam Vetere Landscape & Garden Design

“Neil provides a high quality and extremely professional service which I was most impressed with. I will be working with him again in the future.”

Karl Harrison, Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

“Neil has defined our business purpose, and created solid foundations from which, with his continued support, we will grow”

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