fast bridge: how we are different
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Over 200 independent consultants
Helping companies get from here to there…
Fast Bridge
Over 200 independent consultants in 16 countries… helping companies move faster in 3 areas:
1. Business start-ups
2. International expansion
3. And go to market for established companies
What makes Fast Bridge Consulting different from most consulting companies…
A stronger focus on business execution
We work with more senior consultants
Better value for money: 80% of fees go directly to consultants
We are willing to link our payments directly to a client’s business results
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We do have specific expertise in start-ups and skills to fill the gaps in your knowledge
We want to be your partner not your consultant
We measure our success by what we help you achieve.
We are not the experts in your business… we are here to help and facilitate
A simple philosophy…
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Everything we do is focused on execution …
1 Excellence in execution 42%
2 Consistent execution of strategy by top management 39%
3 Sustained and steady top-line growth 38%
4 Customer loyalty/retention 33%
5 Speed, flexibility, adaptability to change 29%
6 Corporate reputation for quality products/services 24%
7 Stimulating innovation/creativity/enabling entrepreneurship 23%
Source: Deloite CEO challenge 2010
Companies need help with execution, speedand innovation
“young, junior people are brought in to give advice to people of equal
intelligence who have vastly superior and extensive experience and
knowledge of the problem… “
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All our consultants have at least 10 years of experience
People with experience are needed …
The consulting paradox (According to Bruce
Henderson founder of Boston Consulting)
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80% for results… and the right people..
The Team 1-2 partners + junior people Individual consultants A team of senior people
Experts in consulting Or a team of individualsExperts in specific areas of business
Costs 900-2500 / Day 900-2500 / Day 900-2000 / Day
Who gets what 20 (consultant)/80 (Company) 100 (consultant) 80 (consultant)/ 20 (Company)
Net Result Junior people doing the work 1 person doing the work Senior people doing the work
80% of what of you pay goesto the company
Experts in 1 area, often doing work outside their area of expertise.
A broad range of people to choose from. 80% of what of you pay goes to the consultant .
Benefits A systematic methodology More senior people at the same priceMore senior people at the same price
A name with credibility Commitment Commitment
A team A team
Lot's of powerpoint presentationsThings get done…sometimes by the right people…
Things get done… by the right people
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Willing to be paid based on results …
In the end, commitment is what makes the biggest difference in
organizations.
All of the consultants in the Fast Bridge network have agreed to
work in ways where their compensation is tied directly to client
results?
4 Principles
1. Client focused2. Fast3. Lean4. Results driven
How we workDelivering valuable sustainable results
We are not the
solution
we support clients
Rapid cycle
subprojects
Experienced (>10yrs)
Execution Addicts
Willing to be paid
based on results
Business Development
Start-ups
New products
Rebranding
Benefits: growing companies
You might be able to do everything yourself, but it wouldn’t be smart.
We have a group of senior people with specialized experience ready to make things happen.
We are willing to work on a no-cure, no pay basis where you pay in cash or equity for real business results
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Benefits: Established Businesses
We have a group of senior people with specialized experience ready to make things happen.
We are much more than a consulting company we are a doing company
We work on a day rate basis, but also on a no cure no pay basis. We’re ready to guarantee results
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Getting started…
We believe in Tools and solutions to fit your company, notyour company fitting our solutions…
With every client we follow a 4 step process
1. A discussion of objectives
2. Clarification of objectives (do we understand what you need)
3. A formal proposal (Targets, Timings, Responsibilities, Metrics)
4. Building a team (internal and external to make it happen)
If you would like more information, we’d love to talk with you.
Please email us: [email protected]
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Who to contact ?
Fast Bridge has 3 managing partners. They are usually your best first contact…They will make sure the right people are working on your business challenge.
Bryan [email protected]
SpecializationsBusiness DevelopmentMarketing/SalesBusiness Strategy
Patrick Van Lammeren(32)-475-482-165 [email protected]
SpecializationsAll aspects of FinanceProject ManagementProcess Improvement
Peter Malfait+32 473 64 18 53 [email protected]
SpecializationsSales ManagementMarketingPeople development