Vendor Fog
You're paying thousands to agencies or IT suppliers, but you can't verify if you're getting true value or just being overcharged.
Shropshire & Regional SMEs
Enterprise-Grade Tech Advice for Shropshire Businesses.
Sitting on Your Side of the Table.
I help local SME leaders cut through vendor fog, eliminate manual bottlenecks, adopt new software, and protect their bottom line. No jargon, no hidden markups, and no full-time CTO salary.
Sound Familiar?
The friction every growing Shropshire business hits.
System Chaos
Your team spends hours jumping between spreadsheets, legacy software, and manual workarounds because systems don't talk to each other.
Capacity Crunch
You need to replace or update your core systems, but your team is already stretched thin and lacks the capacity to manage a complex migration.
Executive Isolation
You need high-level strategic direction for a major digital investment, but hiring a full-time CTO (£120k+) doesn't make financial sense.
How We Work Together
Tailored tech leadership to protect your margin and drive growth.
01
Audit & Protect
An independent review of your IT suppliers, vendor contracts, and software spend to cut waste immediately.
02
Strategy & Simplification
A plain-English roadmap to replace fragile spreadsheets, automate manual tasks, and modernize operations.
03
Implementation Management
On-site oversight to manage vendor rollouts, lift the burden off your team, and ensure true software adoption.
04
Ongoing Advisory
Retained board-level technical direction to guide future investments without the cost of a full-time CTO.
Engagement Models
Priced by outcome, not hours.
Fixed project scopes and predictable retainers. No hidden fees, no running clocks, and no surprise invoices.
SHORT INTERVENTION
Supplier Audit & Governance
Best for: Businesses suspecting they are overpaying for IT or facing a major vendor contract renewal.
1–3 day fixed-scope intervention
Full supplier & contract audit
Identify overcharges & vendor risks
Clear "Keep / Cut / Fix" roadmap
MEDIUM PROJECT
Modernisation & Strategy
Best for: Businesses wanting to eliminate spreadsheet chaos and modernize core internal processes.
6–15 day practical strategy
Process mapping & bottleneck elimination
Software evaluation & selection
Clear ROI & time-saving targets
LONG-TERM IMPLEMENTATION
Change Management & Delivery
Best for: Businesses running major software migrations where internal teams are stretched thin.
16+ day extended embedded delivery
Hands-on vendor management
Lifting implementation burden off your team
Internal training to guarantee adoption
MONTHLY PARTNERSHIP
Retained Strategic Tech Adviser
Best for: SME boards needing ongoing executive guidance without full-time overhead.
Board & management meeting representation
Independent sign-off on major tech purchases
Ongoing vendor oversight & cost control
Direct founder access & strategic direction
The Ellesmere Advantage
Local footprint. Enterprise-grade experience.
On-Site Presence
Based in Ellesmere, I'm available for face-to-face board meetings, strategy workshops, and team sessions across Shropshire.
Battle-Tested Scale
Proven track record delivering high-stakes systems and leading technical strategy—from scaling critical UK infrastructure to guiding high-growth firms.
Commercial Pragmatism
I speak P&L, operational efficiency, and margin growth—translating complex technical choices into plain English business decisions.
Zero Conflict of Interest
I don't sell software, take vendor commissions, or mark up licenses. My only loyalty is to your balance sheet.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need to be a tech business to work with you?
Not at all. Most companies I work with are traditional businesses: manufacturing, professional services, logistics, and retail. Most companies rely on software to run their operations but don't have in-house technical leadership.
How does fixed-price work actually work?
Before any work starts, we agree on a clear scope, timeline, and outcome. You receive a single, fixed proposal fee (whether for a 1–3 day audit or a multi-month project), so you have total financial certainty with zero surprise invoices or running clocks.
How quickly will I see a return on investment?
Every engagement is priced against the tangible value it delivers, with the goal of achieving a clear, in-year ROI - whether that means uncovering immediate vendor overcharges or unnecessary software seats, or replacing manual workarounds with streamlined processes that save your team dozens of hours every month.
Do you sell software or take commissions from IT vendors?
Never. I am 100% independent and sit strictly on your side of the table. I don't take referral fees, commissions, or software markups, meaning my advice is always driven purely by what is best for your balance sheet.
What if my internal team doesn't have time to manage a new software project?
That is exactly where my Change Management and delivery service comes in. I step in as your hands-on implementation director to lift the workload off your staff, keep vendors accountable, and train your team to guarantee adoption.
What if I need regular advice while my business goes through a major technology upgrade?
My Retained Advisory option gives you dedicated, board-level technical direction on a flexible monthly retainer—giving you on-call guidance and independent oversight without the £150k+ overhead of a full-time CTO.
Let's grab a coffee in Shropshire. Tell me about your business goals, and I'll give you immediate, honest feedback on your current tech setup.
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