PCH continues to grow in scale and outlook, working with a wider range of associates and resources. The direct impact on much larger clients over the last twelve months has been very exciting. One of those new clients had previously closed their financial year with an overall loss. Since the…

In my previous role I worked closely with businesses, solving problems, which was the inspiration for my business. A 25+ year background, working for large corporates in Engineering, Operations, Innovation, Projects, Strategy, systems and processes, I was confident that a very broad range of experience and knowledge would serve me…

Lockdown: Challenging times, mixed blessings and my tips for launch after lockdown Lockdown has been a challenge, everything has changed, but not all of it has been all bad. In many ways having to adapt the business to operate in a different way has allowed many companies to be more…

Running, growing, developing your business takes hard work and focus. In cases for small businesses, getting the basics right and smart thinking is what’s missing, but makes the difference. I don’t bring magic, I bring a plan, focus, structure and perspective….OK, and a little magic! …

In late 2018 whilst beginning to work with Cirencester Growth Hub, a suggestion that the PCH offer may be too broad and a little unclear in its focus, was a catalyst to significant change and the start of a fantastic relationship with the team. That focus became Working with small…

2019 has been a big step forward for PCH, and I have loved it! — clearer messaging, narrowed focus and the introduction of a subscription support service for smaller businesses, has been dramatic. …

Paul Holmes — Managing Director/Owner — PCH Business Support — providing Business Engineering, Project Management and growth support to small businesses and also helping overwhelmed business leaders move from fire fighting to being strategic After 25+ years in FTSE100 organisations, principally in Capital Project Management and large scale organisational programme…

Following the stockpiling that took place ahead of the first proposed Brexit date and the subsequent slowdown, this feature looks at the efficient management of inventory and stock levels from a working-capital perspective, in order to mitigate Brexit uncertainty. 1. How can manufacturers maximise inventory, and strengthen supply-chain relations? 2…

“There are two types of goals. Performance goals measure how the organisation operates. Mission goals challenge the organisation to reach higher for the benefit of others. Both are measurable. Setting missions, targets and goals in an organisation can change behaviours in a dramatic manner. It focuses the energy and activities…