Norfolk

Norfolk is one of our primary areas of operation. We have been helping businesses based in/around Norfolk to grow for the past 25 years and have established a strong client base in this particular area.

Below are a number of posts and case studies related to Norfolk for you to have a read through.

Why Should I Use a Business Adviser/Mentor?

on Would your company consider using external business support or advice? A large proportion of SME’s would say no before even looking into the idea, despite the fact it could be the better option. Here’s a quick example… I have just returned from a client in Norfolk. They were experiencing problems with their reception team, such as Read More...

Grants Available in Norfolk, Suffolk & Surrounding Areas

on Businesses don’t always have the funds required to support their sustainability and growth.  Whether it’s for new equipment, the training of staff or for a strategic growth project, there ARE limited sources of grant funding available to businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk and the surrounding areas. At WLP, we know and understand just how crucial grants could be Read More...

Safety products manufacturer sees huge increase in output!

on Introduction Centurion Safety Products Ltd experienced a sudden increase in demand for its respiratory products due to a competitor withdrawing from the marketplace.  This was putting their traditional manufacturing process under unsustainable strain.  WLP were asked to help them overcome their capacity constraint. What We Did: trained key members of the manufacturing team in relevant lean Read More...

Hub Review

on The community nursing and therapy team had undergone substantial change. The new system was not coping with the demand being placed on it. WLP were requested to understand the causes and opportunities to resolve. Our consultant Mapped the system and analysed SystmOne data to understand demand and capacity. Clinicians and GPs were interviewed and surveyed to understand Read More...

Sale of a Snooker Club

on A Snooker club owner wished to retire because of his increasing ill health. He had tried to use others to help sell the business but with no success and considerable expense. His solicitor introduced him to WLP. We worked with him to see a sale through to completion. We obtained heads of agreement, enabled the Read More...

Sustaining Profitability in Poor Market Conditions

on A client specialising in the manufacture and installation of window blinds came to us for assistance. The home improvement market in which they operate has been hit hard in recent years, and it was our consultant’s job to advise and minimize the impact these market conditions had on the company. Our consultant provided mentoring to help Read More...

Succession Planning Protects Future for Ironmongers

on The client are a successful third generation retailer, specialising in ironmongery, hardware, homeware and china. They had identified the need to have in place all the necessary legal documentation to protect its owners, management and the future of the current business. Our consultant reviewed the business, with particular emphasis on the structure and capabilities of Read More...

Engineering Company Achieves CE Marking Certification

on An engineering company that produce sheet metal work as well as bespoke solutions for architectural features, needed to undertake external assessment of it’s processes and achieve certification to CE Mark its structural steel products. This was due to the introduction of new legislation in July 2014. Our consultant reviewed applicable directives and standards, before devising Read More...