FAQ about North Wales Business Consultants. Problem-solving business improvement, business, planning North Wales local economy. Efficiency and performance, practical, support, mentoring and guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Isn’t Business Wales free? Why should I pay you?

Why North Wales Business Consultants Offers a Different Level of Support

While Business Wales or local Council support provides a broad range of services aimed at supporting small businesses, it is a large, government-run organisation with standardised programmes designed to meet the needs of many different businesses. Their advice can be helpful as an introduction, but it often lacks the personalised, in-depth guidance that a small business or start-up really needs to tackle specific challenges.

At North Wales Business Consultants, we offer:

Tailored, Hands-On Advice – Each consultation is customised to your business. We take the time to understand your unique operations, market, and goals.
One-to-One Support – You speak directly with an experienced consultant (Andy), not through multiple advisors or impersonal systems. This ensures continuity and practical advice that works for your business.
Actionable Strategies – Unlike generic advice, we provide concrete, step-by-step recommendations and a written plan you can implement immediately.
Local Experience and Insight – With over 30 years of experience running and advising small businesses in North Wales, we understand the local market, regulations, and practical challenges better than a standard programme ever could.
Flexibility and Follow-Up – Our support adapts to your evolving business needs. We’re not restricted by pre-set programme schedules or generic guidelines—you get advice that grows with your business.

In short, while Business Wales is a useful starting point for general guidance, North Wales Business Consultants delivers personalised, practical, and experience-driven advice that helps small businesses take real, measurable steps forward.

Q2. Why should I pay 50% in advance:

Because each consultation is tailored specifically to your business, I begin work long before we actually meet — analysing your business sector and preparing possible recommendations. The 50% deposit covers that early-stage work, transport and shows we are both invested in the process.

Q3. How do I know I’ll get value for money?

My advice comes from 30 years of experience running real businesses — not from theory or training manuals. Every client receives clear, practical actions that lead to savings, better systems, recommendations, and all sorts of other advice. The aim is simple: the value you gain should outweigh what you spend. I have made my programs as affordable as possible. I know money is tight these days, especially when it comes to starting or running a new business in the early months.

Q5. Are there hidden costs?

No. Each program is a fixed price agreed in advance price. What you see is what you pay — no extras or surprises. No upselling either.

Q6. Can you work alongside Business Wales support?

You will find that personal contacts and face-to-face meetings can be difficult to arrange with Business Wales. You can use their free online resources which have lots of basic advice, but I can provide the practical, hands-on follow-up.

Q7. What’s the best way to get started?

Have a read through the website for a full understanding as to what I offer and then get in touch using the contact form to discuss further.

Q8. Is all the information that I give confidential?

Yes, all information give me is treated in the strictest confidence and I will provide you with confidentiality confidentiality agreement to sign at the beginning of our discussion which is legally binding in England and Wales. All information provided provided will be kept in the strictest of confidence. No one will see anything what we discuss.