Growth Support
Businesses use my support and experience to help them scale and grow. I’ve grown businesses successfully in the past and can apply what I have learnt to businesses in most sectors and in most stages of their lifecycle.
I have helped many established businesses to scale and grow as an advisor, Managing Director and shareholder. The key to growing a business is executing a growth plan that will work.
Building a growth plan that will work is the obvious first step.
I can help you build an ambitious, measurable plan that will work. Some of the inputs you might need are (in no particular order):
Why choose LCR Consulting?
You may already have a plan. You might have tried a course of action that hasn’t worked as you would have hoped. You may be unsure how to build your plan. I can help you build a plan, rework an existing plan or critique a plan you are working on, all with the aim of growing your business.
When we have a plan we believe will work, I can support you and your business with the execution of the plan. Scaling normally means change. Leading a business through change required careful navigation. I am able to give you the benefit of what I did well and what I have learnt from in the past, to make your business more successful and help you with your journey.
- Paul Reid
- Managing Director
- 20+ years expiernce
Perhaps you are running a start up
My name is Paul Reid and I am the Managing Director of LCR Consulting.
Arguably the most exciting phase in the life of any business.
Relentless energy, scarce resources, finding your feet, rolling your sleeves up, I remember it very well.
When I ran my firm of accountants back in the 2000’s, our startup success rate was extremely high. I worked closely with clients to really understand their market, their plan/strategy and to help them succeed. I offered impartial, practical advice and help and introductions to my network of HR, legal, IT, financial professionals, who offer excellent advice and support too. I now do this for a few clients with the same support from my network.
You may be thinking that you can’t afford this. I’d argue that you perhaps can’t afford not to have the support and it won’t cost you anything initially to try me and to find out.
If I can’t add value, I will walk away.
Would you like to know more?
To take advantage of a complimentary consultation half day, please contact me. Let me look at your plans and offer you some free advice and support. There is absolutely no obligation or agenda on my part, other than offering you some input to see if I can help, if we get on, and I can make you more successful.
How do I work alongside your business?
You decide this, and within reason, almost any level of relationship and input is possible.
Here’s what has worked in the past or is most typical:
Advisor
I act as a consultant to the business and the whole board of directors, almost as an additional, part time board member
Guardian
I take the role of non-exec director and provide input, ideas, oversight, challenge, accountability, experience for as much or as little time as you feel you need
Mentorship
I am engaged as a mentor to an MD or FD where we have time allocated to work on personal or businesses challenges together, with the aim of making you and the business more successful
Investor
I invest and ultimately share the risks and rewards with the other shareholders
What Our Clients Say
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.