Too many priorities
Plenty of ideas.
Which one first?
Every opportunity feels urgent. You need a clear view of what will make the biggest difference.
Consultancy · Commercial strategy & growth
Ambition is
the start.
Let’s build
the plan.
Turn a strong product into a stronger business. We help founders sharpen their positioning, build routes to market and put a practical commercial plan into action.
FMCG & CONSUMER BRANDSRETAIL · E-COMMERCE · MARKETPLACESSTRATEGY THROUGH TO EXECUTION
What is holding you back?
Sound
familiar?
You have the ambition. The challenge is deciding where to focus, what to change and how to get the team moving together.
Plenty of ideas.
Commercial pressure
Sales are moving.
Are margins?
Revenue alone does not tell the whole story. Pricing, costs and channel choices need to work together.
A plan that stalls
We know the goal.
Who owns the next step?
The strategy needs clear actions, responsibilities and a rhythm the team can follow.
A fresh perspective
Close to the business.
Hard to see the gaps.
You want experienced people to challenge the assumptions and help you make the next decision.
Start with what is getting in the way. Then build the next step around your business.
What we do
Clear priorities.
Commercial progress.
We help you work out what is holding growth back, where the opportunity sits and what to do next. Then turn those decisions into a 30–90 day roadmap with clear owners and KPIs.
Channel
strategyFind the right route to market across UK retail, online and marketplaces. Give each channel a clear role in your growth.
Commercial
planningGet clear on pricing, margins, promotions and forecasts. Make decisions that support the business you want to build.
Operating
rhythmTurn the plan into weekly actions, useful KPIs and clear accountability. Know who owns what and how progress is measured.
Growth
planningSet the priorities and the order to tackle them. Focus the team on the work that moves the business forward.
Problem
solvingWork through the pressures that come with scale: cashflow, operations, team and focus. Get a clear view of the next decision.
Led by operators
Experience
you can use.
D&G brings commercial experience across retail, e-commerce, marketplaces and operations. You work with people who understand the decisions behind growing a brand.
Honest advice.
A direct view of the business, the priorities and the trade-offs.
Action that follows.
Support to put the plan into practice across marketing, e-commerce and operational growth.
How we work
From the big picture.
To the next move.
Understand
the business.Start with your ambitions, current challenges and the channels you sell through.
Set
the priorities.Build a focused roadmap around positioning, commercial performance and growth opportunities.
Put it
into practice.Agree the actions, owners and measures. Bring in ongoing execution support where you need it.
Consultancy in practice
Real businesses.
Clearer routes to growth.
Hustle
Retail expansion, stockist outreach and retailer onboarding, alongside work on vending as an additional route to market.
Read the Hustle case study ↗PRKL
Brand positioning, commercial growth planning and opportunities across fitness and sports channels.
Read the PRKL case study ↗A few useful answers
Before
we talk.
What types of businesses do you work with?
Ambitious startups, SMEs and scaling consumer brands, especially FMCG businesses selling through retail, e-commerce, marketplaces and fitness environments.
Is consultancy short-term or long-term?
We can work on a focused project or provide ongoing support. We’ll discuss the priorities, scope and pace that fit your business on the first call.
Do you help with execution?
Yes. D&G can stay involved to help implement the plan across marketing, e-commerce and operational growth.
How do we get started?
Book a growth call with Dave. Talk through where the business is now and what you want to achieve, then agree the right next step.
Let’s talk about your business
You know where
you want to go.
Let’s work out how.
A conversation with Dave about your business, your priorities and the support you need.
Book a growth call 30 minutes with Dave Hamlet