Why Work With Us

We are a fully independent consultancy (Yep. Sorry – we’re a consultancy – but let us explain….)

As trained buyers and developers we’re not fans of consultants either, don’t worry.

However we set this business up as a way to help small brands access the sourcing and development power of the big players and do it in the way that was missing.

During our time as buyers for some of the worlds biggest brands and manufacturers, we were often approached (and supplied by) agents, who offered nothing more than a slightly more fluffy service than that we would’ve got from the supplier themselves.

For the initial set up it was needed, but after that time we always found we were paying over the odds – especially where we were looking for relationships to be long term.

So instead, we set up as a consultancy where we offer all the advice, insight, sourcing and development you’d get with an agency (the benefit being you get far more than just an agency’s ‘partner’ suppliers) but where we will not hide the end manufacturer. We will operate fully open and separate our costs so you only pay for our time upfront where you need it.

Where we work on your behalf with suppliers we will send you their costs as we receive and work to set up your relationship with them directly so once we’ve served our purpose, you continue your direct relationship with your chosen supplier.

Many suppliers offer ‘full service’ models wherein they will develop the entire product, which for some is perfect but if you’re not sure who the right supplier is or what price you should be paying, this can be a costly mistake if you commit too soon without understanding the market.

We give the option of impartial, independent advice and by paying for our time you know we have no allegiances to anyone other than you.