Very, very few people employ a full-time car mechanic or washing machine engineer. We call upon these professionals’ skills only when we need them. Similarly in your business there are highs and lows of workload for Owners, Directors and Senior Managers. Contractors of any kind provide additional resource only at the times when it is needed.
Order taking, supply chain and distribution working smoothly, but no time to drive efforts to find new customers?
Sales growing but stock figures increasing?
Sales flat or down and not sure why?
Team performance patchy but no time to address it ?
Above are just a few examples of the many issues that can face businesses of any size. Some require a one time fix, others a review of procedures, and some might, after analysis, prompt a change in strategy, or review of the business model. All too often we are drawn into working in the business and not on it. Adding to the workforce can be risky if the perceived need has not been accurately defined. At this point a spare (and safe!) pair of hands to help out would be great.
The use of interim managers and day rate contractors can be the ideal solution for fixed term work, specific projects or experimental or speculative jobs. It is widely recognised that this kind of employee offers high levels of commitment but with savings on the costs associated with permanent employment. The risks associated with short term employees are similar to those for permanent staff, and need to be managed at the recruitment/selection stage in the same way.
A carefully selected contractor can provide a fresh perspective, additional drive and clear focus.
Adrian Pierce Business Development Ltd. can offer practical support with expertise and resource to deliver results when you need them, and only for as long as you need. Define objectives, agree methods of measuring success, and set a definitive cost prior to engagement. Give yourself and your business the chance to develop without long term commitment to increased costs. APBD offers input and advice based upon practical experience gained in real businesses and has no "ego-based" fixed charge rates or "magic key to success" pitches. Your business is unique, which is why we price our work according to the value it is expected to deliver.
"Adrian has consistently demonstrated a clear understanding of our objectives and has been flexible in working around the competing priorities of a growing national company."