Innovative Strategies for Rapid & Sustainable Business Growth
“Business Consultancy from SKCI, and specifically Stephen Kirk, has been game changing for us at Planet Mark…We are more than happy to report an exponential growth in sales and couldn’t recommend SKCI more.”
Steve Malkin, CEO of The Planet Mark
Latest Insight from SKCI
Insight Article: 5 Steps to Developing an Effective Sustainability Strategy – Part 1
Much has been written about the importance of measuring carbon emissions and the importance of addressing climate change. Indeed, this is increasingly becoming a legal requirement with, for example, larger companies in the UK having to report against SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting).
Blog: Is Slowing Down the Key to Productivity?
Many successful business people identify with being a ‘Type A’ personality, which we colloquially agree means ambitious, action oriented, goal driven and tenacious. This often translates to a full schedule and a long To Do List with big goals to achieve. However, we are all limited by the time and energy we have available to succeed, so it’s useful to develop strategies to maximise productivity.
Insight Article: Sustainability and the Board
It seems that climate change is rarely out of the news these days; jostling for top-spot with COVID, Brexit and US politics. Yet, in SKCI’s experience, the Directors of many companies are still struggling to define a clear strategy for sustainability and climate change. Smaller companies are often doing little whilst it is easy for larger companies to focus on the legal requirements…
Your Business Needs…
Innovative strategy consultancy services for rapid & sustainable business growth
ESG Strategy Development
SKCI’s experienced consultants work with your stakeholders to create a comprehensive ESG Strategy which is in alignment with your business growth goals.
Business Strategy Development
Working with SKCI will help you to move faster in developing your sustainable growth strategy, as well as facilitating a successful and effective implementation.
Board Development
Many leaders of high growth companies do not understand how to develop an effective board and have difficulty in maintaining the discipline of separating the roles of shareholders, directors and management.
Welcome to SK Consulting & Investment Ltd. (SKCI)
"I’m Stephen Kirk, CEO of SKCI, and I’d like to personally welcome you. If you are new to us, we are experts at creating high growth strategies for innovative and disruptive business leaders.
We are living through one of the most disruptive times in recent history with the Covid-19 pandemic; businesses need to be agile and resilient in order to weather the inevitable recession.
Our team of experts are looking forward to getting to know you, and your business, in order that we may support you at this crucial time.
All the best, Stephen"
Strategy Hub
SKCI’s Strategy Hub is your One-Stop-Shop for all your business strategy needs. You will find SKCI’s 5 Key Questions (5KQ) of Business Strategy. Work your way through from article 5KQ 1 – 5, or dip in and out as you like. A growing library of Strategy Tools are available to download in easy to use Word and Powerpoint format.
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 3 – What are we going to do (differently?)
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 3 - What are we going to do (differently?)Stage 3 of the 5KQ Approach In the previous articles we looked at the first two of the Five Key Questions (5KQ) for Strategy Development, namely ‘Where are we now?’ and ‘Where do we...
BCG Growth Share Matrix – SKCI Business Strategy Tool
BCG Growth Share Matrix - SKCI Business Strategy ToolBackground The Boston Consulting Group developed the Growth Share Matrix in 1968 as a tool to measure growth opportunities. Since it was created, the BCG Growth Share Matrix, has been an easy way to review an...
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 4 – How are we going to change?
Insight Article: Strategy Series Question 4 - How are we going to change?In previous articles we looked at questions 1 – 3 of the Five Key Questions (5KQ) for Strategy Development, namely ‘Where are we now?’, ‘Where do we want to go?’ and ‘What are we going to do...
Some Client Testimonials
In working with SKCI our key goal was to raise investment for the company, Stephen has been critical to that project and we now have our first stage of funding in the bank. SKCI supported Turnkey during the investment process by reviewing corporate governance, managing the discussions with the potential investors and developing a valuation model for the business. Following this investment, we have asked Stephen to join the board of Turnkey where he is helping us to develop the business further
As CEO of a small but growing company, it is essential to have around you the experience needed to guide you through the risks and opportunities that you encounter. Stephen Kirk has been there for me, the Board and Management Team at The Planet Mark, mentoring us individually and providing vital additional expertise and resource for us to rapidly and safely grow the business. It’s so important to have that support there, on tap. But his support goes beyond his direct experience, it is also his calmness and humour that makes the whole process productive, rewarding and enjoyable. And that makes all the difference.
