About PBS
PBS is a unique source of practical business management expertise focused exclusively on the small to medium business sector. The three directors of the business collectively have over 80 years practical experience covering a complimentary and broad range of the critical skill sets necessary for the effective development and running of a business.
PBS applies an objective and uniquely holistic approach, working through the people within the client’s business to enable them to develop in keeping with the needs of the business to enable them to develop customised solutions that reflect each client’s unique culture, are practical to implement and in keeping with the client’s resources.
Our aim is to help our clients add value to their businesses by delivering meaningful, practical and commercially focused support that enables them to secure and strengthen their future growth.
We do this by:
Helping to bring clarity, understanding and definition to the “value proposition” upon which the business is based.
Helping with creating and implementing an effective strategic direction for a business.
Helping to market and position the business for future growth.
Accessing, planning and improving the infrastructure to optimise the value within a business.
Developing, guiding and supporting employees to deliver an appropriate implementation plan, efficiently and effectively.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
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"PBS provided an excellent analysis of where we were as a business and the options open to us in the future. They provided us with an objective overview of our business which gave us the time to stand back and see where we wanted the business to go. I would highly recommend their service."
Mr Owen Gerraghty -
MD E Gerraghty Joinery, Galway -
"I found PBS very helpful and constructive to deal with. They raised legitimate business issues that had not occurred to me, broadened my horizons and made me more conscious of actively exploring new market opportunities. PBS helped me clarify and visualise the value within my business and assisted me with the development of a plan for exploiting this potential further."
Mr Kieran Curran -
Owner Curran Scientific, Limerick -
"I used PBS to assist with organisational changes within my company. I found them to be tremendously professional and of a high integrity. I would favourably recommend them to any company."
Mr Brendan O’Regan -
CEO Zenith Technologies, Limerick -
"I dealt with PBS over a 12 month period to help me grow my business. They assisted me with mapping our business processes and developing a strategic plan for the future development of my Business. I would strongly recommend PBS to any company looking to exploit their potential."
Mr Jimmy Martin -
MD AMCS, Tipperary -
"I have worked with PBS over the last 6 months and would have no hesitation in recommending them. I found PBS to be highly professional and respectful of my staff and the culture within my organisation which greatly helped when change was required."
Mr Dermot Shortt -
MD Shortts Stainless Steel, Limerick -
"PBS worked with my company during a period of change. They helped me bring clarity to the future direction of my business and assisted me with bringing a workable structure to my operation. I would recommend them to any small business as I believe they understand and respect where small businesses are coming from and the unique challenges which we face."
Ms Breeda Hurley -
MD ABC Cleaning Ltd, Kerry -
"PBS add significant value in the clear objective thinking they bring to a business. They have a good breath of experience in both knowledge of the market and industry expertise which brought an extra dimension to our business. I would strongly recommend them to any company looking for an objective and realistic assessment of their business. "
Mr Matthew Richardson -
MD Richardsons Foods Ltd, Limerick
CLIENT CASE STUDIES
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Business Positioning
A changing marketplace and difficult trading conditions prompted PBS’s client to examine its methods of operation and to reposition itself to capitalise on hidden potential within the company.
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Growing a Service Business
Growing a service businesses presents distinctive challenges. PBS assisted this client in testing whether there was good alignment between the company’s business strategy and its current organisation, people and business processes.
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Expansion Abroad
Business expansion, particularly abroad, highlights the need for focused planning. PBS supported this client by formalising its organisational structures and operational plans to capitalise on a unique expansion opportunity.
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Importance of Good Business Systems
Outdated systems can be a drain on business development. PBS guided this client through a review of its existing business systems and provided a clear focus on what future requirements should be.
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Expansion Abroad
Business expansion, particularly abroad, highlights the need for focused planning. PBS supported this client by formalising its organisational structures and operational plans to capitalise on a unique expansion opportunity.
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Understanding the Bottom Line
Difficult trading conditions have further highlighted the need for tight financial control. PBS assisted this client with better understanding of the revenue earning potential of business segments and sources of potential financial efficiencies.
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Business Start Up
New Business Start Up presents unique challenges. PBS supported the client to fully understand their business opportunity and to plan to convert their idea into a workable business.
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