Marketing initiatives, building construction, stock taking, re-tooling, projects run by our consultants are historically completed on time and on, or under, budget.

A project is a set of non-routine tasks performed in a certain sequence leading to a goal. Defining and Planning are necessary so you know what will be done. Scheduling is important so you know when you will do it and Controlling is vital.

To avoid costly problems and delays our consultants use their years of experience to assist you with the planning and implementation of your project. Our project Managers virtually always recover their costs in project savings. Let us help you with your next project whether it be a stock take, relocation, new building, product launch or any task that has a deadline or a budget.

Key factors for project management success include:

Accurate Scoping Control Systems Detailed Budgeting

Risk Analysis and Contingency Planning Attention to Detail Gaining input and keeping people informed

Below are examples of projects that we have undertaken for clients over the past 17 years:

The construction project pictured had a $1 Million budget to erect, fit out, and launch the business at their new location. The business had both a manufacturing and retail divisions and therefore involved transporting heavy machinery, merchandising, and a marketing launch. Staff were involved at every stage including brainstorming to achieve efficiencies, improve layout and workflow, minimize downtime during the shift, identify potential risks and develop contingency plans. From planning, gaining board of directors approval, gaining building and resource consents, tendering, construction, moving and finally the opening function the project lasted 12 months and was completed on time. The project came in $45,000 under budget.

Developing the project plan for a new electricity service across three provinces. Staff, suppliers, intermediaries and prospective customers were interviewed to determine feasibility and develop a project plan with budget that was then implemented by the clients operations and marketing departments.

Design and implementation of a project control system for a client with a turnover exceeding $50 million and up to 100 projects running concurrently.

Design and implement the expansion of a single location company with 40 staff to establish a branch office with 6 staff. Included design of systems and procedures, on-line computer systems, etc.

Various projects involving:

	Feasibility
	Content
	Graphic design
	Implementation
	Marketing
	Success measurement

... of client web sites.

An eleven month project involving:

	Scoping
	Costing
	Board approval
	Restructuring
	Selection and recruitment of staff
	Relocation of head office

... for an organisation with over 3,000 people in the field.

Controlled liquidation of electronic goods with a cost of $330,000 in 2 branches. Managed sales promotion over three months realized the full $330,000. Over half of the stock was over six months old and the board of directors were extremely pleased with the result. Both stores were closed on the last day of the project. All of the staff were assisted to find new jobs successfully.

A large number of projects including: twelve months of retail promotions, assisting vehicle franchisees to achieve sales quotas of new vehicles, product launches, branch openings, mergers, full marketing plan development and implementation for small businesses to large corporates.

Scoping, negotiating, purchasing, installing, training and troubleshooting various hardware and software projects including systems analysis of a custom written accounting system for a client with a turnover of $51 million.

Various mergers and acquisitions. Challenges include: redundancy, assisting staff to find other jobs, counseling, assisting with CV's, interview training, maximizing efficiencies, merging / replacing systems and procedures, integrating computer systems, public relations opportunities, marketing launch, staff training in both personal development and performance management.

The above are examples of some of the projects successfully managed by our consultants in the past. To discuss your project management requirements please contact us today.