Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose OBC?

Every new business needs a to ensure they gain effective traction in the shortest possible time. With over 10 years experience combined, you need to leverage our expert knowledge of the industry available to you every step of the way to get you up and growing fast.

What types of businesses do you typically work with?

We typically support service providers within the social care space ranging from startups and SMEs to established corporations across the sector. Whether you're launching, scaling, or pivoting, we tailor strategies to your stage and goals.

What areas of consultancy do you specialize in?

Our core strengths include business strategy, operational improvement, market entry, financial planning, and digital transformation. We also offer leadership coaching and change management support specially following regulator reviews such as CQC and Local Authority inspections.

How do you approach a new client engagement?

We start with a free initial conversation taking time to understand your challenges, goals, and current position. From this, we take a week to build a clear action plan that aligns with your vision and delivers measurable results.

How long do projects typically take?

This depends on the scope of the intervention. Some clients need quick strategic input over a few weeks; others engage us long-term for deeper transformation. We'll give you a realistic timeline upfront entirely dependent on your choice of support service.

What sets your consultancy apart from others?

We aim to combine our real-world experience with a practical, client-first mindset. Our advice is actionable, easy to understand and what’s better still is that we stick around for as long as you need us to support you implement your plan. In other words, we do not just deliver a report and walk away!

How do you measure success in a consultancy project?

We define success in collaboration with you. Considerations may include focus on ROI, efficiency gains, strategic transformation or market growth. This is really a goal set that you define at the start.

Are your services customisable?

Absolutely! No two businesses operate the same way, so we tailor every engagement with this uniqueness in mind.

Do you offer virtual consultations or remote support?

Yes, we do work flexibly. On-site, remotely, or hybrid arrangements are all possible however this choice depends on your support needs. We also offer you a dedicated company consultant as your first point of contact along the way!

What industries have you worked in recently?

We currently focus our support to social care providers (domiciliary, residential and care homes) as our core niche however we've supported clients in professional services, and manufacturing, among others in the past.