Our Process.
It all starts with a phone call....
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Taking our lead from a Financial Planning approach of 'the first conversation is at our cost' we have a very clear process of engagement.
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Our engagements have always started with a conversation.
What is the objective? What are the barriers? What can we do to help?
The 2ndWeek principle is that time is our most valuable asset and should not be wasted; if we cannot help then we will help you find someone that can and if they are from our network, make the introductions.
Exploring how we can support you is always at our cost. You'll never incur a fee without knowing it.
At 2ndWeek we do not feel that products are the right approach.
Instead, we keep an open mind and prefer being flexible and agile.
Our engagements range from short term matchmaking supporting acquisitive growth strategies to long term retainers as Board members and Business counsel. We design solutions to fit the challenge with no pre-determined outcomes.
We won't charge you unless you engage us, and no scope creep.
Sometimes small can be beautiful.
Why Alan?
A unique experience in three parts?
A third working for manufacturers mainly across the life and pensions sector, latterly investment management. From Trainee to Sales Director. UK , Europe, US.
The next third managing regulated advice businesses all the way to CEO of a Plc. Founded a firm, led it to profitability and stability, ultimately selling equity to an institution.
Final third is using that experience to help others. Built a D2C platform for a Global investment house, built and led a Wealth channel for one of the largest UK law practices, advised Boards on growth and acted as matchmaker for successful acquisitions.
I get excited by possibilities, am at my happiest in a room full of positive and bright people, I love a debate.