Business Leaks Review
Most businesses don’t have a big obvious problem.
What they usually have are small leaks that compound over time.
Margins aren’t as strong as they could be. Cash is tied up in stock or debtors longer than it should be. Time and energy are going into areas that don’t really move the numbers. Because the business is still trading and bills are being paid, nobody feels enough pressure to properly question it.
The Business Leaks Review is a focused, independent look at how to unlock more profits, cash and time within your business. I step back with you, review the numbers you’re receiving each month, and look beyond the headline figures to assess where profit, cash or effort may be slipping without being clearly visible in standard monthly reports.
Some clients have described it as “lifting the bonnet” of their business - checking whether all products or services are genuinely profitable and identifying leaks that aren’t obvious from the management accounts alone.
It’s not about changing your accountant or creating a big internal project. It’s about giving you a clear, commercial view of where the business is strong, where it’s underperforming, and where tightening a few areas would make a measurable difference to profit and cash.
What you can expect
What the review looks at
The external review typically covers:
financial performance and trends
pricing and margin pressures
cashflow optimisation
workload versus return
operational strain points
leadership and team alignment
Not in isolation - but how these areas interact.
Once off Investment ranging from €2,500 - €5,000 depending on business size and complexity.
There is a complimentary first call to discuss some potential leaks and decide if it makes sense for us to work together.
What you get from it
At the end of the process, you have:
clear visibility on what’s limiting performance
understanding of where money and time are being lost
practical recommendations, not theory
a small number of priority actions
Some clients use this as the first step to working with me and typically see multiply times of unlocked profit and cash versus the investment..
Turnaround time is typically 10 days from the date of engagement.
This review is particularly helpful when:
profit is under pressure despite sales growth
the team feels stretched or reactive
you’re considering new investment or expansion
you want an external view to question "Can we do this a better way?"
your team is busy and you want a review that won't be intrusive or time consuming for your business
When this is especially useful
In just one hour, we'll look at where your business might be quietly losing profit, cash and time, and what simple steps you can take to start plugging those leaks.
This call is about giving you clear, actionable insights, not a sales pitch or a big commitment. Whether we work together or not you'll walk away with a fresh perspective and practical ideas you can use straight away.
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”Sharon became an essential part of the team that took the company from distant third in the market to outright market leader. Having excellent qualifications, Sharon, although part time, started as an outsourced Finance Manager for the company. Her journey took her to Country Manager.
She was my recommended successor. Sharon’s skills range from taking and communicating insights from our business reports, motivating employees, team working with senior managers and peers in a manner that maintains and advances the excitement of a company on the rise.
I knew that our reputation with HQ, sister companies and customers would be enhanced by her quality of work. Although not an engineer in an engineering company,
Sharon never suffered from lack of knowledge as she would seek out the rudiments on all important topics. Our technical colleagues always had time to bring her up to speed such was her manner and the esteem in which she was and is held. I do not hesitate in recommending Sharon.
Her professionalism and speed of work along with her collegial personality will enhance any company.”
- Mark McArdle
Retired Managing Director, Global Automation and Engineering
Business Reflection
If you’re running a business and rarely get the space to properly think, this is for you.
Each week I share a short insight drawn from real situations I’m working through with business owners. I unpack what’s actually driving results, where performance is being accepted without being properly challenged, and the kinds of decisions that shape profit and cash over time.
There’s no sales pitch and no noise. Just clear, practical perspective you can apply in your own business.
It takes a few minutes to read, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
”Sharon is a pleasure to work with. She is thorough, insightful, honest and straight.
She is also very personable and easy to chat. She is also generous and willingly shares her incredible store of knowledge. I would highly recommend her services.”
- Ellen Gunning
Pr Consultant & Business Woman
Sharon Kearns
Business Growth Consultant.
Commercially minded, calm under pressure, and honest in my advice. I work closely with founders and leadership teams to bring clarity, confidence, and results.