Bouchon Racine at The Three Compasses
Financial modelling for business set up and then retainer to set up and improve financial processes and introduce Commercial review.
“We worked with The Engine Room on our initial financial modelling and then welcomed them into our live business at the beginning of the year. Having The Engine Room in our business has completed the final elements needed to effectively manage our restaurant. Those that we just didn’t have time to do due to the level of success and we weren’t prioritising because we needed our strengths elsewhere such as on the plate and with the people. We didn’t neglect our financial obligations, but we were reactive and minimal and wanted to optimise these systems to allow for clear commercial management which gives us an informed perspective and satisfies our shareholders. We can then be present and creative in our restaurant rather than stuck behind the laptop whilst being reassured all aspects of the business are being equally looked after.”
Henry Harris and Dave Strauss
Owners – Three Compasses
Fare Traders
Commercial modelling for new businesses in addition to on-going use of The Engine Room – bringing real time visibility of performance
“From our first meeting we felt completely supported by Andrew and his team. The professionalism and astute understanding of our business needs was evident, but with the agility we needed coming into the hospitality market. Giving the right commercial advice and support with commercial modelling for the business has been invaluable in our decision-making but more than that having The Engine Room’s hands-on commercial and operational support has given our business the confidence to grow in the right way. This is why The Engine Room is our commercial partner in all aspects of our business.”
Bruce Wilson and Sean Masters
Founders – Fare Traders Ltd
Julien Plumart
Commercial modelling for a business development opportunity
“I just wanted to say that The Engine Room have been excellent advisors to help me expand my company. They are on the top of their game when it comes to numbers and projections. They also know how to listen and ask the awkward questions that make your business even more appealing to your market.
Thank you for your help.”
Julien Plumart
Lucidity Group
Working as the Commercial Director in the organisation
“Andrew Lovell is a pleasure to work with – straight talking, highly organised and effective. He has led the process of recruiting an almost entirely new management team who are now working well together. Despite numerous setbacks, he is entirely unfazed in the face of challenging problems and entirely practical in finding solutions. In a world where every problem creates an opportunity, he is quick to identify the opportunity and seize it. We have achieved complete transformation of my hotels business in just 6 months which brings me to believe that the sky is the limit in the long term. I look forward to achieving just that with Andrew over the coming years and having a lot of fun doing it.”
Ken Wilson
Founder and owner – Lucidity Group Limited