Management & Business Consultants
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Athensis
Athensis - Thinking Systems13 Brickle Lane, Bloxham, OX15 4NL
Telephone: 07879 893338         
We provide independent Lean Six Sigma and information management consultancy services to manufacturing and service-based SME's. Each business is different and every problem unique. By understanding your business requirements and objectives, and carrying out in-depth analysis of your existing business process, systems and software we can get a real insight into the core target areas. Then using cutting edge Lean Six Sigma methodologies, we can provide and help implement the bespoke optimised solutions which will revitalise and reinvigorate your business.
Email:        info@athensis.co.uk
Website:   www.athensis.co.uk

Insight Business Training & Consultancy Ltd
Insight Business Training &  Consultancy LtdBrick Hill Cottage, Brick Hill, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5QA.   
Telephone: 01608 730263    Fax: 01608 737424         Click here to find on the map
A well run business needs to focus on marketing and management as well as the money. Keeping on top of everyday book-keeping to provide timely, accurate and meaningful management information is one key to success. If this is not your preferred skill, then consider how we can help you to concentrate on other more productive aspects of the business. We are experienced in running the financial function and have helped non-financial managers achieve their business goals.
Email:        sian@insight.biz
Website:   www.insight.biz

JM Accountants & Business Advisors Limited
JM Accountants & Business Advisors LimitedOrchard Cottage, Lower Wardington, Banbury, OX17 1S     Click here to find on the map
Telephone: 01295 750459
Advice from our Business Adviser - Basic Bookkeeping training - Computer, legal and financial advice - Tax set-up advice - Raising finance - BoardView service - Unlimited free ad hoc advice. One Page Business Plans - Performance Measurement and Improvement System - The 'Business Builder' Programme - Board View - The Business Edge Programme - Making It Happen Programme - System Builder Programme - Compliance Services - Accounts Preparation - Management Accounts - Analysis of Profit Improvement - Business Planning - Company Secretarial - Taxation - Book-keeping and Payroll - Do not mistake us for being bean counters; we are forward thinking in our approach to all our work. We offer a FREE initial consultation so that we can find out your needs and tailor our services to those needs and help your business to grow. So, all it costs you is a little time. We will meet you at home or work and at any reasonable time.
Email:        enquiries@jmaccountants.co.uk
Website:   www.jmaccountants.co.uk

Warden Associates
Warden AssociatesRectory Barn, Winderton, Banbury, OX15 5JQ.
Telephone: 01608 685601 Fax: 01608 685595
Warden Associates deliver financial management in the business - we work with you to add value. We provide the additional financial knowledge and experience that you need when you move into unfamiliar territory or have a short-term or part-time need.
For example, we provide the skills of a part-time Finance Director to businesses that cannot afford the full-time costs of an experienced professional but need reliable, timely and focused management information and the associated discussion of problems and future opportunities.
Or, we can provide one-off assistance to integrate a new acquisition, restructure your current organisation. set up reporting that gives you the information to manage, review a new business opportunity and so on. We make no charge for the initial discussion and analysis.
Email:         info@wardenassociates.co.uk
Website:    www.wardenassociates.co.uk


1. Aktiv8 Management Limited
Willow House, Tenlands, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NL
Telephone: 01295 713743  
What would it take to make your business more profitable? Aktiv8 Management may have the answers. Aktiv8 Management is a specialist consultancy unlike any other that you have encountered. Providing a highly intensive service that identifies sales, marketing, process and cost-efficiency opportunities within your business. Our dynamic approach respects the skill and success within your business, but adds fresh ideas, broad perspectives and catalytic energy to help you create new profit opportunities. The output is a personalised Aktiv8 Profit Routemap, giving you a strategic blueprint to increased profitability.

2.  Athensis
Athensis - Thinking Systems13 Brickle Lane, Bloxham, OX15 4NL
Telephone: 07879 893338         
We provide independent Lean Six Sigma and information management consultancy services to manufacturing and service-based SME's. Each business is different and every problem unique. By understanding your business requirements and objectives, and carrying out in-depth analysis of your existing business process, systems and software we can get a real insight into the core target areas. Then using cutting edge Lean Six Sigma methodologies, we can provide and help implement the bespoke optimised solutions which will revitalise and reinvigorate your business.
Email:        info@athensis.co.uk
Website:   www.athensis.co.uk

3. Beaumont Wood
Stonegate House, Hartshill, Bloxham, OX15 4QH        
Telephone: 01295 720365     
We provide online psychometric assessments from Profiles International (the worlds fastest growing test publisher with 40,000 Clients and 48 Million Users in 118 Countries and 32 Languages We can help profile top performers in any type of role, understand what it is that makes them special, and then use that information to improve the performance of the rest. You can also use the profile to benchmark new hires to ensure they are predicted to be top performers too. The performance improvements can be substantial as can the cost savings through lower staff turnover.

4. Bedborough Consulting
89 Holliers Crescent, Middle Barton, OX7 7HW       
Telephone: 01869 347868  
Sparking your potential.

5.  Business Excel Limited
162 Oxford Road, Banbury OX16 9BA.  
Telephone: 0752 389 6723     
Peter Traves is a successful director, with 30 years business experience. He took part in a management buyout; turned around two failing businesses; and grew capacity & sales significantly in three businesses. Peter now helps Owner/MD's and their businesses to achieve their true potential, and is an accredited Associate of the Institute for Independent Business. The Institute provides an incredible and exclusive network of talent, resources, and contacts so businesses benefit from the exact support that's right for them. Owner/MD's are invited to contact Peter to arrange a free, no obligation meeting, to discuss future plans, concerns, or problems that you may be facing.

6. The Business Growth Centre Ltd
41 Stanwell Lea, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2RF
Telephone: 0845 0709 209
The Business Growth Centre specialises in helping small and medium sized businesses (and their owners) develop the business, increase the profits and greatly improve the owners prosperity. Because we are qualified business advisors, and both a member of the Chartered Management Institute and the Association of Business Development Advisors, you can be sure that the support and advice you get will be both understandable and useful to your business.

7. Business and People Solutions
Bell Cottage, Farthinghoe Road, Charlton, OX17 3DF
Telephone: 01295 811521
Providing solutions for business, focusing on processes and people.

8.  Challenor Partners
5, Peoples Place, Warwick Road, Banbury OX16 0FJ
Telephone: 08456 43 40 43
Challenor Partners are dedicated to helping SME's (Small to Medium Enterprises) grow and prosper. Challenor Partners work with SME's to provide cost effective business development solutions for those elusive pieces of the business jigsaw that help companies compete more effectively, withstand the current economic climate and continue to grow and prosper.

10.  Colour Essentials
14 Lake Walk, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3PF
Telephone: 01295 812236
Consultancy for clients wanting to create a professional and contemporary image for business

12. The Development Partnership
Mercia House, 51 The Green, Banbury, OX16 9AB
Telephone: 01295 201100  
"If you would like to revive your marketing strategies, increase the size and number of your accounts, broaden your customer base and motivate your staff, The Development Partnership (TDP) can help you achieve your goals and objectives. TDP specialises in customised training and organisational development based on the very special needs of our clients."

13.  Emissions Strategy Solutions Ltd
Telephone: 01295 278686
Our mission is to make a difference by positively impacting business activities relating to Climate Change. Pressure to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions is increasing. As Governments signing up to the Kyoto agreement implement their local enactment policies, overall targets for the EU are still not being met. The UK Government has set its own target of a 20% reduction in its emissions. The good news is that Emissions Trading Schemes and reduction projects give a real chance to generate wealth whilst reducing emissions - the essence of Emissions Strategy Solutions is to enlighten clients, to identify and define strategies and projects to capitalise on these opportunities. .

14.  Ford-Peacock Consultancy Limited
4 Walsingham Close, Bloxham, OX15 4UA       
Telephone: 01295 722213    
Ford-Peacock is a business-to-business PR and Marketing consultancy, specialising in the high-tech sectors, predominantly IT and telecoms.
Combining marketing and PR expertise with a good technical understanding of IT and broad commercial knowledge and experience, Ford-Peacock is appreciated for a consistently high level of commitment and thoroughness. We offer candid advice and make a tangible contribution to the development of our clients' businesses.

15.  Franklin Covey
Grimsbury Manor, Grimsbury Green, Banbury, OX16 3QJ
Telephone: 01295 274100
FranklinCovey is a global professional services, training and development company. We help organisations succeed by unleashing the power of their workforce to focus and execute according to their highest business priorities. FranklinCovey provide powerful, principle-based learning solutions - addressing the fundamental issues of execution, leadership, effectiveness and productivity - to deliver change and inspire performance at every level.

16.  Bernard Goodchild MBA ACIS ACIB MIBA
The Maltings, Malthouse Lane, Bodicote, OX15 4BU
Telephone: 01295 279227
Management Support for Small Businesses. Developing Plans & Strateges. Managing Finances, People & Performances.

17.  Headfirst Services
Telephone: 07899 906690
Headfirst Services are a Business Objects Consultancy who specialise in Report and Universe Design and Development. Many companies simply do not utilize the power of their information and therefore leave an important resource untapped. We believe that Business Objects allows you to harness key information about your business facilitating strategic decision making.

18.  The Improvement Company
Telephone: 01295 251379
The Improvement Company creates positive sustainable change through cutting edge training, consultancy and coaching, working in partnership with all the talent you already have in your organisation to create change with real sizzle. Using the latest thinking in Kaizen, Lean and Accelerated Learning, we will work with you to develop the optimum combination of methods for ensuring that your change programmes deliver the outcomes you want while rapidly building your in-house capability.

19.  Insight Business Training & Consultancy Ltd
Insight Business Training &  Consultancy LtdBrick Hill Cottage, Brick Hill, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5QA.   
Telephone: 01608 730263    Fax: 01608 737424         Click here to find on the map
A well run business needs to focus on marketing and management as well as the money. Keeping on top of everyday book-keeping to provide timely, accurate and meaningful management information is one key to success. If this is not your preferred skill, then consider how we can help you to concentrate on other more productive aspects of the business. We are experienced in running the financial function and have helped non-financial managers achieve their business goals.
Email:        sian@insight.biz
Website:   www.insight.biz

20.  JM Accountants & Business Advisors Limited
JM Accountants & Business Advisors LimitedOrchard Cottage, Lower Wardington, Banbury, OX17 1S     Click here to find on the map
Telephone: 01295 750459
Advice from our Business Adviser - Basic Bookkeeping training - Computer, legal and financial advice - Tax set-up advice - Raising finance - BoardView service - Unlimited free ad hoc advice. One Page Business Plans - Performance Measurement and Improvement System - The 'Business Builder' Programme - Board View - The Business Edge Programme - Making It Happen Programme - System Builder Programme - Compliance Services - Accounts Preparation - Management Accounts - Analysis of Profit Improvement - Business Planning - Company Secretarial - Taxation - Book-keeping and Payroll - Do not mistake us for being bean counters; we are forward thinking in our approach to all our work. We offer a FREE initial consultation so that we can find out your needs and tailor our services to those needs and help your business to grow. So, all it costs you is a little time. We will meet you at home or work and at any reasonable time.
Email:        enquiries@jmaccountants.co.uk
Website:   www.jmaccountants.co.uk

21.  JSS Management Consultants Limited
33 Rookery Close, Bodicote, Nr. Banbury, OX15 4BA.   
Telephone: 01295 255910 or 077887 14693         
We are a Management Consultancy and Training & Development Company who work both with private sector companies and public sector bodies, to help them develop the capability of the organisation and their people to harness the drivers of business success and implement business strategy. So that the right people, execute the right strategy, using the right systems in the right environment .

22. mca Breslins
Greenway House, Sugarswell Business Park, Shenington, Banbury, OX15 6HW.
Telephone: 01295 688287
mca breslins, a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisors in Banbury, Leamington Spa and Birmingham has a modern approach and a commitment to providing true value to clients in order to enhance their business performance. As a team of dedicated accounting and business professionals we are able to draw a vast knowledge and extensive skills to provide effective business solutions in a professional and timely, yet personal manner.
Email:        scoo@mcabreslins.co.uk
Website:   www.mcabreslins.co.uk

23.  The Matchett Group
1 Somerville Court, Trinity Way, Adderbury, OX17 3NS
Telephone: 01295 814200
We provide organisations with customised Leadership, Management and Personal training programmes, which are designed to fit seamlessly with our clients’ objectives, cultures and unique environments. The programmes are built by highly skilled learning consultants, subject-matter experts with real world experience, who employ the best models, methods and technologies to obtain the optimum results for our clients’ investments.

24.  mercer brereton ltd
Telephone: 07775 426789
Mercer Brereton is committed to providing high quality, consultative support for small and medium-sized businesses. Often businesses of this size find the idea of an external expert reviewing and providing input as to how the business procedures could be improved or amended, to be daunting. Additionally, the costs of working with a consultant are considered to be more than their business can support. Mercer Brereton aims to change this perception.

25.   Nova Lucis Limited    
36 Woburn Close, Banbury OX16 4FT.
Telephone: 07882 518 067
Internal Quality Audit Management Support - Nova Lucis are passionate about quality and passionate about business. We understand that in today’s market-led and/or regulation driven trading environment your business needs a recognised Quality Management System. Gaining accreditation is hard enough, maintaining your registration, cost effectively, is a whole new ball game......... Outsourcing the management of your internal quality systems has many tangible benefits; a fresh perspective, independent assessments delivered to schedule, a structured process with flexible additional modules to suit your needs and a professional service from our fully trained and highly experienced consultants.

26. Phrontis Limited
Beacon House, Horn Hill Road, Adderbury, Nr. Banbury
Telephone: 01295 812262
Phrontis is a management consultancy, facilitation and training practice that supports organizations to both develop strategies and execute these strategies - transforming their vision into reality. Where appropriate we help with the implementation of Microsoft software to support business needs: aligning business processes to better serve customers - process management ; supporting change management through the use of project management; measuring performance to ensure actions support strategic and operational needs performance management including the use of the Balanced Scorecard. Other services typically comprise: strategic audits/reviews; business modelling to support decision making and performance management; structuring 'those awkward and messy' problems so that solving them becomes possible; facilitating workshops/'away days' for private and public sector organizations including professional services organizations. Member of the Institute of Management Consultancy.

27.   Practical Management Services Ltd
Westfield Park Lane, Sulgrave, Banbury, OX17 2RX .      
Telephone: 01295 768871
Practical interim management solutions, an immediate, hands on supportive approach.

28.   Real World Strategy Limited
1 Schofields Way, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4NS
Telephone: 0845 8699 337
Real World Strategy deliver CRM and business solutions throughout Europe to a variety of companies and industries. Our core markets are typically mid-market companies with aggressive growth and development plans. There is a rapidly growing need for all companies to harness best of breed software solutions and rapidly incorporate them into their business. Mid-market companies are able to adopt these new systems into their business processes quickly and effectively resulting in accelerated business performance and a quick return on investment.

29.   Right Results Project Management Ltd
PO Box 697 Banbury OX16 6JN
Telephone: 01295 250 715 Mobile: 07786 482 161
Whether a short term/one-off consultancy commission or long-term contract support, Right Results Project Management Ltd will provide flexible, honest, professional and independent support for your business. Located in north Oxfordshire, with local knowledge and a network for design support, property advice, commercial support and risk management,we are ideally suited to projects in the Midlands along and either side of the M40 corridor.

30.   Mark Ryland Associates
10 The Daedings, Deddington,. OX15 0RT.   
Telephone: 01869 337711   Fax: 01869 337722
Mark is a member of the UKASTA, Farm Assurance Sub Group which is responsible for the production and management of the UKASTA Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops. He has supported businesses in complying with this scheme, the Codes of Practice for Road Haulage, Storage and Laboratory analysis and the implementation of ISO 9002 Quality Systems.

31. Sapphire Business Services (Banbury) Ltd
The Magnolias, 6 Pargeter Close, Greatworth, Banbury, OX17 2DS
Telephone: 01295 713903
Customer Service - If you want to know how you fare against your competitors, we can carry out mystery shopping & produce your customer service report to let you fare, based on your criteria provided to us. High Staff Turnover? Low staff morale can play a huge part in staff turnover, we can survey your staff & compile the results into a report for you. Often the very fact that the company has commissioned such a report makes the staff feel valued & can help improve morale.

32. Tiptop Property
19 Winchester Close, Banbury, OX16 4FU .
Telephone: 01295 266088
Our Services: . Business turnaround . Property & Business trouble shooting . Office & Retail workspace utilization . Interior refurbishment & product sourcing . Office & Retail business premises search & set up . Negotiate lease terms & benefits for commercial properties . Search & acquire Residential & Commercial properties in UK & Overseas . Long & short term lease property search & set up for Corporate leasing & portfolio management. We invite you to challenge us with any other property or business problems or services that you have or require which may not have been included in the list above. Our Initial Consultation is FREE and with NO obligation.

33. Warden Associates
Warden AssociatesRectory Barn, Winderton, Banbury, OX15 5JQ.
Telephone: 01608 685601 Fax: 01608 685595
Warden Associates deliver financial management in the business - we work with you to add value. We provide the additional financial knowledge and experience that you need when you move into unfamiliar territory or have a short-term or part-time need.
For example, we provide the skills of a part-time Finance Director to businesses that cannot afford the full-time costs of an experienced professional but need reliable, timely and focused management information and the associated discussion of problems and future opportunities.
Or, we can provide one-off assistance to integrate a new acquisition, restructure your current organisation. set up reporting that gives you the information to manage, review a new business opportunity and so on. We make no charge for the initial discussion and analysis.
Email:         info@wardenassociates.co.uk
Website:    www.wardenassociates.co.uk

34. Wilson Ainley Consulting
Bloxham Mill, Barford Road, Bloxham, OX15 4FF.
Telephone: 07977 205345
Consultancy services for organisations who want to become more customer-focused and improve the customer experience. In mature markets and a low performing economy, we talk about the importance of meeting customer needs, exceeding their expectations, using customer service to stay ahead of the competition. Customer loyalty is key to long-term success. Many companies say as much. Few deliver. An organisation is only truly customer-focused when every customer experience is a positive and memorable one. Not many achieve that today. A good starting point is to recognise the power of the customer experience. Wilson Ainley Consulting can help your organisation harness that power.

35. Worth Protecting
10 Slade Leas, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2NH .
Telephone: 01295 711527/ 07917 365 349
Worth Protecting deliver practical and bespoke business continuity plans by analysing the risks each business faces and develops cost effective and pertinent solutions. The majority of SMEs that suffer a crisis (80% in fact) fail, because they weren't prepared. We prepare plans that consider a wide range of threats including: - Fire, Flood, Theft, - Loss of IT and security of data, - Loss of a key customer/supplier, - Loss of key people/skills, - Non-conformance to legal requirements (for example health and safety, and employment law). Our aim is to deliver business benefits every time. These include: - Financial benefits, for example reduced insurance premiums, - Improved management of the supply chain, - Enhanced image, - Competitive advantage.