Straughan Consulting Pty Ltd · Melbourne VIC · ceo@straughanconsulting.online

Our Services

Professional Business & Consulting Services

Straughan Consulting Pty Ltd helps organisations across Melbourne and greater Victoria make confident, well-informed decisions — with practical advice that translates directly into results.

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What We Offer

Every engagement is tailored to your organisation's circumstances. Below is an overview of our core service areas — each delivered with clear scope, agreed deliverables and transparent pricing.

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Business Strategy & Planning

We work with owners and leadership teams to clarify direction, set realistic priorities and build a practical plan for growth. This includes market and competitor analysis, goal setting, and a staged roadmap your team can actually execute.

  • Strategic reviews and direction setting
  • Growth planning and market entry analysis
  • Business plan development for funding or internal use
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Operational Improvement

Efficiency issues quietly erode margins. We analyse your workflows, systems and resource allocation to identify bottlenecks and waste, then design improvements that reduce cost and improve service delivery without disrupting your core operations.

  • Process mapping and workflow analysis
  • Cost reduction and productivity initiatives
  • Supplier and procurement reviews
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Financial Advisory

Sound financial insight underpins every good decision. We help you understand the numbers behind your business — from cash flow forecasting and budgeting to scenario modelling and investment appraisal — presented in plain language, not jargon.

  • Cash flow and budget forecasting
  • Financial performance analysis and reporting frameworks
  • Business case and investment evaluations
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Organisational Performance & People

Structure, capability and culture determine whether strategy sticks. We advise on organisational design, performance frameworks and team development so your people and structure support — rather than hinder — your business objectives.

  • Organisational structure and role design
  • Performance management frameworks
  • Leadership coaching and capability development
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Data, Reporting & Decision Support

Better decisions come from better information. We help you establish meaningful metrics, reporting dashboards and analysis routines so leadership always has a clear, current picture of business performance.

  • Key performance indicator design and dashboards
  • Data collection and reporting process improvement
  • Market and customer insight analysis
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Commercial & Transaction Advisory

Whether you are buying, selling, merging or entering a significant contract, independent advice protects your interests. We provide due diligence support, feasibility assessments and negotiation preparation for major commercial decisions.

  • Commercial due diligence support
  • Feasibility studies and risk assessments
  • Contract and negotiation preparation

How We Work — Our Engagement Process

A structured, transparent process means you always know what is happening, what it costs and what comes next.

  1. 1

    Initial Consultation

    We begin with a no-obligation discussion about your situation, challenges and objectives. There is no charge for this initial conversation, and it helps us both decide whether we are the right fit.

  2. 2

    Scope & Proposal

    If we can help, we prepare a clear written proposal outlining the objectives, approach, deliverables, timeline and fixed fees — so there are no surprises later.

  3. 3

    Discovery & Analysis

    We gather information through interviews, document review and analysis, building a genuine understanding of your business before recommending anything.

  4. 4

    Recommendations & Delivery

    You receive practical, prioritised recommendations with supporting analysis — presented clearly, with implementation guidance where required.

  5. 5

    Implementation Support

    Where it adds value, we stay involved to help you put recommendations into practice — advising your team, reviewing progress and adjusting the approach as circumstances change.

Engagement Options

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Ready to Discuss Your Requirements?

Request a quote online or email us directly and we will arrange a time to talk through your situation.