LCR Consulting

About us

Our team consists of a Managing Director and Chartered Accountant, with first hand experience in setting up, growing, and selling companies.

We successfully consult to SMEs that can benefit from our skills and experience.

We understand the strategic and people aspects of running businesses and making sure that these align to the goals and financial plan.

We are good at getting clear on what needs to happen and getting teams working together to achieve results.

Our relaxed professional style makes us fun to work with (of course we would say that) whilst maintaining the highest level of professionalism and dedication to your success.

Why choose LCR Consulting?

Dynamic and Energetic Approach

I bring enthusiasm and a positive mindset to every project. If I can’t add value, I won’t get involved.

Proven Track Record

My experience includes setting up, growing, and successfully exiting businesses.

Comprehensive Understanding

I address the strategic, cultural and human elements of transforming a business.

Fun to Work With

My relaxed but professional demeanor ensures a fun, fast paced and productive partnership.

Flexibility

Businesses can use me as much or as little as they like and for as long as they want to, it’s a flexible, consulting arrangement, unless something more permanent is agreed.

A Part of Your Team

Working closely with you and your team to understand their skills, challenges and objectives ensuring they are aligned with your organisation

Get to know me

My name is Paul Reid and I am the Managing Director of LCR Consulting.

I am an experienced Managing Director and Chartered Accountant with first hand experience in setting up, growing, and selling companies.  I successfully exited my last business in 2023 and now consult to SME’s that can benefit from my skills and experience. 

I understand the strategic and people aspects of running businesses and making sure that these align to the goals and financial plan.  I’m good at getting clear on what needs to happen and getting teams working together to achieve results. 

My relaxed professional style makes me fun to work with (of course I would say that) whilst maintaining the highest level of professionalism and dedication to your success. 

Although I will incorporate coaching and development in my consulting work, I don’t preach theory from the sidelines. I work best when I get involved with a leadership team and work with them closely, withing the business. I will form part of your leadership team for the period of the engagement. 

I am also a mental health and physical first aider as you can see. I am a dad, a keen rugby fan and fitness fanatic. I enjoy travelling, good food and wine and the occasional game of golf. 

Why the name LCR Consulting? 

LCR are my son’s initials and having worked to understand my own personal motivators, I couldn’t think of a better name for my consulting and support business. 

 

What Our Clients Say

    Leader at KPMG

    "His understanding of market trends and opportunities was instrumental in positioning the company for future success." "He skilfully managed the complexities of the project, navigating the various stages with precision and ensuring that all deadlines were met. His ability to anticipate potential challenges and develop contingency plans was crucial to the success of the project. Paul’s clear and decisive leadership throughout the process, ensured that the senior management team remained focused and motivated."

      Rebecca

      HR Professional

      Paul operates with integrity, always striving to make decisions that are both fair and supportive while challenging his team to reach their full potential. His ability to set clear expectations and drive results is commendable, as is his proficiency in managing key data and metrics—an area where he is notably astute and perceptive.

        Sarah

        Paul is definitely unique. He is a strong leader who knows his numbers and brings a pragmatic and commercial focus to everything at work. Paul carefully and strategically led the businesses through a complex sale involving a few conflicting stakeholders. He was unwavering in his approach and was driven by the goal and ultimately achieved a great outcome. He would be an asset to any business going through this or considering a sale.

          Nick

          Paul has an awareness of the wider market, our customers, the regulations and most importantly how to sell that he brings brilliantly to work. He wants to do the right things in the right way, and to deliver results. I really enjoyed working with Paul. He is entrepreneurial, energetic and passionate about doing the right things to get results.

            Vikky

            Paul understands online marketing, customer journeys and always embraced technology when supporting the marketing function in both businesses. He has a knack of knowing what works, can critique and improve copy, adverts and webpages. I was always confident that he would represent the businesses brilliantly when speaking at an event or in front of a customer group, which he often wanted to do. It was great to work with him for the years that I did and refreshing to see an MD with those skills.

              Lauren

              Former colleague

              , Paul Reid is a remarkable individual who excels in his role as Managing Director. He is a supportive influence, a source of great ideas, and an exceptional leader. I am confident that he will continue to bring success and positivity to any team he leads. His approachability and willingness to listen make him a valued friend and colleague, someone who is always there to offer a helping hand or a thoughtful piece of advice.

                Tracy

                Business partner at Resolve Business Solutions

                I was Paul’s business partner in Resolve for 12 years. He is now a close friend. When we worked together, he advised businesses in lots of different sectors, from technology to construction. He was involved with startups, growing businesses and businesses that were succession planning or trying to sell. He was always able to adapt his style and approach to the client to make them feel at ease. I would have no hesitancy in recommending his services.