Risk free, 360° cost consulting that saves much more than we charge
We all face similar challenges…
Cost saving required… but from where?
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enrolment uncertainty
%
Increased Competition
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expected cost inflation
%
Projected Income growth
%
parental expectations
A demanding path
In challenging times the focus turns to efficiency
Schools deliberately set themselves lofty goals which great but when times are tough it is difficult to see the way to balance our high ambitions with the operational challenges that we face on a day-by-day basis.
- Facility development 67%
- Capacity building 76%
- Increased value proposition 42%
Zero risk, B2B delivery model that delivers for everyone…
By taking an objective holistic and highly informed approach we are able to provide a fresh perspective to your team. Our recommendations are designed to be low investment and high impact. Positive change needs to be easy to implement and clearly visible.
No clever words, get out clauses or padding; just a set of strong, actionable proposals.
It is possible to cut costs and simultaneously add value
It just takes a new perspectiveA collaborative process which is decisive & outcomes based
Our clear, six step approach, allows us to deeply get to know your organisation and the people within it. By the end of the visit stage, our goal is to have a complete picture of the challenges and opportunities that you face.
Our draft action report will submitted for discussion and agreement before moving forwards.
The final report will be concrete and clear. It will provide you with action steps that will make a real difference.
A concrete look at the process we will follow:
Six clear steps resulting in streamlining & savings...
What is the process that will be followed?
The process is designed to be informed, time efficient and focused. The goal is to produce a set of realistic actions that will result in short, medium & long terms savings and help the school deliver its strategic goals more effectively.
The 6 steps are:
step 1. Getting to know you
The initial phase is focussed around data and opinion collection. Data collected includes:
- All requested documentation submitted from the school.
- Finance data for the last 3 years including:
- CAPEX & OPEX overview for last 5 years,
- Line by line Profit/Loss (before depreciation),
- Utility costs detail,
- Enrolment data over the last 5 years,
- Fee structure for the last 5 years,
- Detailed breakdown of staffing and staff costs.
- Zoom meeting with Head of School/Business Manager if required.
Step 2. Analysis
We review the data collected and refer back to the school if we have any unanswered questions.
step 3. school visit
The school visit takes place over 1 business day.
Visit will include:
- Full Tour of the facility including backend systems (power/water), roof & basement (where appropriate). Accompanied by facilities team leader.
- Meetings with:
- Head of School,
- Business Manager/COO
- Maintenance/facilities Team
- IT Administrator/Team
- Catering Manager
- Transport Manager
step 4. Action report drafted
We will draft an action report that will be 80% complete. This process takes between 4 and 6 weeks to complete.
step 5. Review & revision
We will have an online meeting with your team and carefully review all of the proposals covered in the draft action report. We will gain general agreement before moving to the final stage.
step 6. Action report submitted for implementation
Final Action Report submitted for your action.
How much will this consultancy package cost?
This package has a no risk fee structure which is uniquely powerful
Fixed Cost: School visit
After receiving the required documentation, the consultant will visit your school
The school visit will take one business day. The consultant will need to meet with all key operational stakeholders and tour the facilities and infastructure of the school. Video and photographs will play an important role in the recording of the visit.
Consultancy Fee
US$1,200
Expenses
At cost
Variable Fee: You save, we earn
When we say risk free, we mean it. Our 4 fee levels are linked to the real savings you will make as a result of our advice.
If we don’t find and real and achievable cost savings in your school then we won’t change you anything over and above the school visit fee. However, we are good at what we do and we target mission aligned cost savings upwards of US$100,000 in most schools.
The variable fee is linked to the level of real and achievable savings that result from the outcomes of the consultancy. These are agreed with you at the Review & Revision stage of the consultancy.
Calculation is a as follows:
- Agreed savings over next 3 years < US$10,000 – No additional fee.
- Agreed savings over next 3 years between US$10,001 & 100,000 – 30% of value as fee.
- Agreed savings over next 3 years > US$100,000 – fee of US$30,000.
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