• Oakbridge
    Consulting

  • Modern era
    Business consultancy

Oakbridge Consulting

We can help you with business structure,taxation,fund raising,marketing,selling & retirement,mergers & acquisitions,strategy,technology,web presence,systems,software,VoIP services,email services,bespoke app development

Oakbridge Consulting is dedicated to offering services small businesses never thought they could access. We are experienced business people with an efficient and effective approach to suit your business.

Flexible.

Consultancy your way

You can engage us either on a project basis with a one-off fee or on a monthly retainership. For newer businesses a retainership can provide much needed flexibility when your requirements can change from day to day.

Affordable.

Consultancy you can afford

Access to expertise is often restricted because of the cost. Our monthly plans offer very cost-effective access to a wide range of services. We are not interested in charging you an extortionate fee on a one-off basis only for you to be unable to engage us further for any other consultancy requirements you may have. We have a vested interest in developing a long-term relationship with your business.

Convenient.

Consultancy at your convenience

Our retainership-based service give you access to our expertise on a continuous basis. We are always available to be contacted via the internet. By not typically offering a phone service or regular meetings in person, this permits us to free ourselves up to respond to queries much faster. The great majority of consultancy work involves behind-the-scenes research and reporting which we have more time to do when we are not tied down to one client at any given time.

Business Consultancy

Some of our areas of expertise we can advise you on

  • Business Structure

    How best to organise your business from top to bottom ensuring smooth operations and minimal issues in the future.

  • Taxation

    Tax efficiency and minimisation for both your business and any owners or beneficiaries.

  • Fund Raising

    How best to finance your business whether it be through borrowing (including P2P lending) and selling equity.

  • Marketing

    Placement, pricing and promotion of your product can make the difference between success and failure. We can help with differentiating yourself in a competitive marketplace.

  • Selling & Retirement

    Preparing your business for sale or your impending retirement to achieve the highest possible sale price.

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

    Considering options for growth and expansion and ensuring costly mistakes are not made.

  • Strategy

    Placing yourself in good standing against your competitors and changing market conditions.

  • Technology

    In an era of fast-moving technology, ensure your business is at the forefront both operationally and in marketing to prospective customers.

Technology

Outsource these critical elements to us to ensure your business keeps up in the modern times and you can focus on revenue generation

The first place your business is likely to be assessed is online. Even for mostly physical businesses at some time focus may shift to your web presence. We will understand your digital needs fully and develop, implement, manage and maintain servers, websites, domain names and any other necessary infrastructure or services to ensure you retain an edge over your peers in the digital era.
Systems and processes govern how work is done, and particularly when using technology. It is important to ensure the software or services backing your organisation are robust and suitable for purpose. We apply our extensive systems experience to your operations and improve efficiency by removing unnecessary processes, introducing a more streamlined approach which is technology-led.
Software is continually evolving and whereas you may have managed with a handful of installed packages before, in this era a mixture of online-based software (SaaS) and installed but frequently updated applications may be necessary. Choosing the right service or software is critical as you may become tied to it due to data incompatibilities and learning curves. Allow us to implement the correct choices and manage the on-going maintenance and choices.
Most ready-made software or web-based services introduce some form of compromise to your business. Whether it be functionality, flexibility or cost, there are drawbacks to using an existing product. We have found that while there is a considerably higher setup cost, a bespoke application or service can boost long-term productivity significantly. You are also given full control over your data and small changes to functionality can be much easier to implement in terms of both time and cost.
Move away from using old copper phone lines and corded phones. VoIP services can quickly and effectively be implemented such that you and your staff can work from anywhere with more freedom and at a lower cost. These services allow users to login from anywhere and even via an application on your smartphone so that your business never misses an important phone call. For advanced users VoIP services can provide valuable data on call volumes and usage. All of this is available without the rigidity or cost of a fixed line system.
For any business exchanging large volumes of data or information electronically, the email system becomes a critical part of the communication infrastructure. While it is easy to setup a simple email service with a number of providers, ensuring its integrity in the long-term and managing a larger user base requires a more dedicated approach. We can advise on, setup and manage email systems for any size of organisation ensuring stability.

About Us

What you can expect when dealing with us

  • Flexible

    We will understand your needs first and offer you an appropriate package for our services. One size does not fit all so we will not expect you to work our way, rather we will work your way.

  • Affordable

    There is no barrier to entry here, even for smaller businesses or start ups. We can certainly help you and if it is just advice you are after, it will be forthcoming for a reasonable price.

  • Convenient

    In 2025 you can expect to communicate through a wider range of methods. We keep face to face meetings to a minimum and can communicate via Whatsapp, Slack, Messenger and of course traditional mediums.

  • Experience

    We have real experience of the ups and downs of setting up and managing businesses. We can empathise with difficulties and challenges you may be facing and offer practical advice and assistance.

  • Expertise

    Our principal consultant holds a degree from the University of Cambridge, a host of additional professional qualifications in financial services, and is a serial entrepreneur himself.

  • Progressive

    For decades, the "correct" method was fixed. This has all now been disrupted by technology and rather than fighting it, you can count on us to embrace it fully to ensure your business is not left behind.