We shouldn't simply tell you that we understand business, growth and financial strategy — we should demonstrate it. Four case studies spanning e-commerce, logistics, business exit & succession, and hospitality — chosen to show that our value is strategic thinking, not one industry or one type of client.
From £100,000 turnover to £8m+ turnover
Shop Inc Limited is a stationery and e-commerce business IC Finance has consulted with for approximately eight years. When the relationship began, the business was operating at approximately £100,000 in turnover. Through ongoing consultation and strategic support, it has grown to in excess of £8 million — and the journey has involved much more than simply increasing sales.
Turnover growth over an 8-year consulting relationship
Growth, cost reduction & strategic management
IC Finance has worked with businesses within the logistics sector, supporting owners with both business growth and operational strategy — increasing revenue, identifying new revenue opportunities, reducing unnecessary costs, improving financial efficiency, and building the management structures needed to scale.
From doing everything, to leading strategically: helping business owners move from being the person doing everything to becoming the person strategically leading the organisation — establishing clearer Tier One and Tier Two management, delegating responsibility, creating accountability, and freeing the founder to focus where their time has the greatest value.
You shouldn't start planning your exit when you're ready to leave.
Not every business wants to grow indefinitely. IC Finance supports owners considering an eventual sale, exit, retirement, management buyout, succession, asset disposal or strategic restructuring. A successful exit is planned well in advance.
Within hospitality, IC Finance has supported Zanzibar with a broad strategic review and ongoing consultation — extending beyond pure finance into strategic positioning, revenue growth, marketing strategy, staffing, HR, sponsorship licence considerations and operational planning.
Sometimes the question isn't "how do we reduce costs?" — the bigger question can be "how do we position this business to generate more revenue, operate more effectively and create a stronger platform for future growth?" This shows how far IC Finance's consultation can extend across the wider commercial picture when that's what the client needs.
Our experience spans e-commerce, logistics, hospitality, finance, property, care, IT, professional services and SMEs. Every company — regardless of industry — has revenue, costs, people, assets, financing, tax considerations, growth opportunities, risks, management and future objectives. Our job is to help the owner step back from the day-to-day and see the bigger picture.