1. The Business Lifecycle
Ideal-type maturity stages in the business lifecycle.
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Boutiques & Start-ups
Organisations, offices, and individuals in the early stages of their development, working toward proof of concept, building a community of stakeholders and clients, securing finances, and finding their niche.
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Ambitious Scale-Ups
Established organisations, offices and individuals looking to expand their operations, develop new practice areas, break into new markets, and explore new opportunities.
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Strategic Enterprises
Mature organisations, offices, and individuals with structured, enduring interests, less distracted by the short term ripples and more focused on long-term strategy, planning and stability.
2. Research Needs
Information gaps and shortfalls at each stage.
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At Start-Up Stage
Seed clients need cost-effective options to get started, find their way and claim their space in the market.
Focus on: Prioritised, cost-effective research, structured insights, and accessible advisory support to guide decision-making, develop strategy, and implement a foundational knowledge base without heavy commitments of resources.
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For Scale-Ups
Enterprise clients are further along in their business trajectories, and have more complex needs:
Focus on: Deep research, continuous monitoring and reporting, workflow integration, with structured client management, regulatory insights, and ongoing policy and risk assessments to support increasingly complex operations and longer-term planning.
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Among Strategists
Strategic clients are a breed apart, and require higher order services:
Focus on: Bespoke and confidential research, broad spectrum information feeds, and sustained advisory partnerships to navigate high-stakes decision-making, engage multi-stakeholder networks, and position for future geopolitical and market shifts.
3. Use Cases
Examples of evidence-based business activities built with research and analysis.
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Strategic Awareness & Decision-Making
When you need trusted insight to shape long-term strategies, identify growth opportunities, and mitigate potential risks.
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New Market Entry & Risk Research
When exploring new markets or refining your position in existing ones, and you require tailored analysis and actionable insights.
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Targeted Business Development
When building a new practice area, expanding your client base, strengthening partnerships, or unlocking new revenue opportunities.
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R&D Concept Validation and Development
When developing a new product or service and you need to ensure it meets market demands and achieves a successful launch.
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Supply Chain Risk Management
When you need to understand how new technologies, inefficiencies, or or other problems are disrupting your supply operations.
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Compliance & Regulatory Navigation
When working through evolving regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with complex industry standards and innovations.
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Performance & Impact Assessment
When it’s time to evaluate the success of your projects, measure their impacts and outcomes, and refine your approach.
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Crisis Indicators & Early Warning
When facing uncertainty or crises and you require immediate, evidence-based advice to navigate challenges effectively.
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Operational Process Tracing & Analysis
When optimizing workflows, reducing costs, or enhancing your operational processes is essential to achieving your goals.
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Stakeholder & Reputation Management
When your brand’s good name and hard-earned reputation are at risk, or your competitor cache is crowding out the market.
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