WHAT WE DO
Practical, real-world, lived advisory services

WHAT WE DO

We are a one-stop shop offering practical, honest and forthright support

We are a one-stop shop for:

 

  1. Practical, honest, forthright advice.
  2. Analytical business assessment and management. 
  3. Business financial analysis and recommendations. 
  4. Operational assessment and improvement.
  5. SKU review – number / complexity /positioning / USPs / Price points.
  6. Customer / market / competition review.
  7. Brand ethos, design and implementation.
  8. Creatives to include short films, advertising and clips.
  9. Social media management.
  10. Media and social media training.
  11. Capital / Funding preparation and best presentation thereof; support and credibility in attaining.
  12. Growth / acquisition / investment / exit strategy planning. 
  13. Business valuation, multiple and timelines
  14. A projectised and collaborative approach to our partners.

 

OUR MISSION

To empower Scottish food and drink businesses by providing practical, real-world, lived advisory services that enhance manufacturing, operations, routes to market, branding, creativity and presence and, ultimately, measurable revenue growth. All the while promoting a vibrant, sustainable and technologically advanced Scottish food and drink industry.

WE ARE

Thistle Advisory Partners

  • Selective of who we want to work with.
  • Mindful of least cost analysis. We will not allow you to pay us for work you do not need.
  • We will advise against a measured, transparent and value for money basis.
  • Any advice we provide will not be conflicted in any way. It is yours to take, or not.
  • A small disclaimer: There is no magic bullet but we are confident we can raise your revenue through several complimentary approaches.

Our initial reports include

Thistle Advisory Partners

  • Branding
  • Positioning
  • Listing analysis
  • SKU analysis
  • Market analysis
  • Manufacturing 
  • Logistics, planning & forecasting 
  • Financials
  • Assistance with funding – credibility, case building, best presentation of 
  • Exit strategy, value & multiple & timeframe 
  • Creative – priced bespoke to the customer
  • Social’s maintenance 
  • Social’s training