Solitude Solutions ...

 

Solitude Solutions is an organisation specialising in providing management solutions for businesses. The primary objective is to improve the efficiency and therefore the effectiveness of our clients businesses. Our combined efforts result in improved profitability, more available time and reduced stress for our clients. We work together with you as part of your team to assist you in building a better business.  

Ever considered having a part time  executive officer or general manager on board to assist you?  These are typically the services that we provide to you on a contract basis, however we are available 24 /7 to answer any  concerns that you may raise. We understand that business is often a lonely place for leaders and it is beneficial to have available outside resources to bounce ideas off and to assist with the resolution of the many minor and major challenges that may occur.


Our areas of specialisation include:  

 

 

• Business Financial Analysis, New Businesses – forecast modeling based upon your personal goals and industry data. The models give an indication of the feasiblity, profitability and cash flow of the proposed business.
• Business Financial Analysis, Existing Businesses – simple, practical, modeling based upon historical results and forecasting based upon your personal goals and industry data. Development of current financial year budgets with key performance indicators (KPIs) and 3 year forecasts.
• Business Systemisation - review of existing systems and the introduction of improved integrated systems to provide regular and accurate management reporting to achieve the business KPIs. This can result in theimplementation of appropriate software packages.
• Corporate Training – facilitation of team activities to improve knowledge, morale and effectiveness of the team.
• Marketing and Sales Strategies – quantifying meaningful KPIs to achieve the budgets. More prospects, better conversion, more customers, more sales per customers, retention of customers and life value of customers.
• Mentoring for Growth – working with the team and developing a better understanding of self and others by using recognised industry tools for example the Myers Briggs Type Indicators (MBTI)
• Project Management – we are often called upon to manage capital (CAPEX) projects. These are typically technical or business improvement projects. The business improvement projects can distract the leaders from the day to day core business.
• Quality Assurance ISO 9001/2008 - preparation of the Quality Manual and associated documentation and systems necessary for certification. We facilitate the process on your behalf and to date have always achieved certification.
• Strategic and Business Plans – development of an easy to update plan to achieve the goals which you have set for your business. Facilitation of regular monthly management meetings to monitor progress against budget and to recommend possible solutions to rectify deviations from budget.
• Team Development – people are often the most costly asset and the attitudes and effectiveness of the team are a major factor in the success of a business. We work with the team and encourage performance development reviews (PDRs) to identify the aspirations and needs of the team, and endeavour to weave solutions which benefit both the team and the business.  
• Team Training - facilitation of team activities to improve knowledge, morale and effectiveness of the team.

 

We work together with our Clients:

• 1-on-1 with the leaders and their team members
• In groups
• Remotely - with the assistance of communication technology

Disclaimer:

Information contained herein is general business advice and does not take into account individual situations, needs or goals.  It should not be relied upon and persons should satisfy themselves through independent means that any decisions based on this material are appropriate.