Our Services

Helping trade businesses build smarter systems, stronger processes and better businesses.

Whether you need a one-off operational review, help documenting your business or ongoing strategic support, our consultancy services are designed to improve efficiency, consistency and profitability.

Trade Systems Consultancy is not generic business consultancy. TSC focuses on operational excellence, process improvement, systems development, lean thinking, continuous improvement, CRM optimisation and practical trade business consultancy.

Operational ExcellenceClearer control of how work moves
Process ImprovementLess waste, fewer repeat problems
CRM OptimisationBetter workflows, data and reporting
Trade Business FocusBuilt for service teams, not theory

Our partnerships

Operational Partnership Plans

Our Partnership Plans provide ongoing strategic support to help your business continually improve. Plans are available on either 6-month or 12-month agreements. Travel expenses for on-site visits are charged separately.

Foundation Partnership

£495 per month

Helping you build solid foundations.

Ideal for businesses wanting regular guidance, accountability and expert operational advice.

  • Monthly 2-hour Teams strategy meeting
  • Unlimited telephone support
  • Unlimited email support
  • Monthly action tracking
  • Operational advice
  • Process reviews
  • CRM guidance
  • KPI review
  • Improvement recommendations
  • Priority access to consultancy projects

Best suited for businesses looking for an experienced operational advisor without regular site visits.

Standardise Partnership

£995 per month

Creating consistency throughout your business.

Everything included in Foundation, plus practical documentation and process support.

  • 1 Half-Day on-site consultancy visit on a 6-month agreement
  • 2 Half-Day on-site consultancy visits on a 12-month agreement
  • Process mapping
  • Workflow design
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Policy development
  • Forms and templates
  • Customer journey improvements
  • Team accountability support

Best suited for businesses ready to document their processes and improve consistency across the team.

Scale Partnership

£1,995 per month

A strategic partnership for ambitious businesses.

Everything included in Optimise, plus senior operational support for longer-term growth.

  • 2 Full-Day consultancy visits on a 6-month agreement
  • 4 Full-Day consultancy visits on a 12-month agreement
  • Quarterly strategic business reviews
  • Leadership mentoring
  • Annual business planning
  • Growth strategy support
  • Department performance reviews
  • Priority response times
  • Strategic operational guidance

Best suited for established businesses looking for an experienced operational partner to support long-term growth.

Compare plans

Choose the level of support that matches the stage of the business.

The Health Check will usually confirm which level of support makes the most sense before you commit to an ongoing plan.

Feature Foundation Standardise Optimise Scale
Monthly Teams strategy meeting2 hours2 hours2 hours2 hours
Telephone and email supportUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Monthly action trackingIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
On-site consultancy visitsNot includedHalf-day visitsFull-day visitsAdditional full-day visits
Process mapping and workflow designReview and guidanceIncludedIncludedIncluded
SOPs, forms and templatesQuoted separatelyIncludedIncludedIncluded
KPI and performance supportKPI reviewKPI reviewKPI development and reportingDepartment and strategic reviews
Lean improvementAdviceProcess supportIncludedIncluded
Commusoft and CRM optimisationGuidanceWorkflow supportIncludedIncluded
Strategic planningImprovement recommendationsOperational priorities90-day priority planningAnnual planning and growth support
Priority supportProject priority accessProject priority accessProject priority accessPriority response times

Standalone consultancy services

Targeted projects for specific operational problems.

Not every business requires an ongoing partnership. Trade Systems Consultancy also delivers standalone consultancy projects tailored to your individual requirements. Pricing is provided following an initial consultation or Operational Health Check.

Process Mapping

Visualise how work flows through your business and identify bottlenecks, duplication and inefficiencies.

Standard Operating Procedures

Create clear, easy-to-follow instructions that improve consistency and reduce reliance on key individuals.

Company Operations Manuals

A professionally structured manual containing the policies, procedures and operational standards that support your business.

CRM Optimisation

Improve the way you use Commusoft and other CRM platforms through better workflows, reporting and operational structure.

Customer Journey Design

Review and improve every stage of the customer experience from initial enquiry through to aftercare.

Workflow Design

Simplify day-to-day operations by removing unnecessary steps and creating efficient workflows.

Policy & Procedure Development

Professional business documentation written specifically for your organisation.

KPI & Performance Dashboards

Measure the information that matters and make better business decisions using meaningful performance reporting.

Lean Process Improvement

Apply Lean principles to reduce waste, improve productivity and create more efficient ways of working.

Operations Consultancy

Support for directors and management teams looking to improve business structure, communication and accountability.

Business improvement projects

Larger pieces of work can be scoped and delivered separately.

These projects are usually quoted after the Health Check, once the business priorities and level of detail are clear.

CRM implementations

Company restructures

Parts, stock and stores control

Department reviews

Process redesign

Business management systems

Operational improvement projects

Change management

Ready to build a better business?

Every successful improvement starts with understanding where your business is today.

Book an Operational Health Check and receive an independent assessment, practical recommendations and a clear roadmap for improvement.

Book Your Operational Health Check