Our Clients Say It Best
Behind every successful SME we support is a team of people with drive, ambition, and a vision for something better. These short videos share their journeys — the challenges they faced, the support they received, and the results they achieved with Secantor by their side.
Because at Secantor, we don’t just advise from a distance — we become part of your team.
“Secantor has transformed a struggling company, but full of good people, into a very, very profitable company full of very, very motivated, happy, well-rewarded people and the future looks extremely bright”
Chairman Water Engineering Business
“Secantor has made a world of difference to our business - we are now in control. It's been a transformation within the business. It's a very cost-effective way for us to have high-level management and strategic help”
Helen Pattinson
Founder & MD Montezuma's Chocolates
“Secantor makes us make decisions. What we are getting is a whole world of advice. The cost has paid for itself 100 times over. ”
Richard Atherton
Founder & MD Juno Records
“Thank you so much for all your work for us. It has certainly been challenging and you always presented a calm front, which helped, along with brilliant work. Secantor provided the senior business & financial support my fellow director & I needed at a very critical time for our company. I cannot recommend the incredible service we received highly enough”
Owner & CEO
Global Recruitment Business
“An impact above all expectations. It is hard for me to express my gratitude for such a clear-sighted plan, so well implemented.”
Chairman 5th Generation Family Business
A huge thank you for introducing Secantor. Obviously you know how dismissive and sceptical I can be of professionals…… However, I found Secantor to be very approachable with excellent communication. Thank you, I’ve been impressed. From my perspective, I was immediately comfortable with their approach and the time they took to learn more about our business.
Steve Wood
MD Roy Wood Transits
“Previously I only saw the cost of administrators but the results of the improvements led by Secantor have completely changed my mind. I now see that each person's contribution creates the opportunity to make more profit”
MD Engineering Services Business
“Secantor has been instrumental in helping us secure our future, bringing great insight, experience and expertise to the management team. Our Secantor Executive has integrated perfectly into our senior team and with a fresh approach and external perspective has helped us transform the business.”
Mark
MD Manufacturing Business
"We have worked with Secantor for over 7 years, having initially appointed them to audit our business performance. Such was the beneficial input, we increased the scope of their appointment to provide MD coaching, development of financial reporting models, Non-Executive Director role and general independent business advice across a range of matters. We thoroughly enjoy working with the Secantor team who continue to provide a highly professional and bespoke service, allowing us to develop our business strategies, our teams, and processes. Without their invaluable advice and knowledge, I doubt the business would have made such significant gains."
Simon Lewis
Managing Director - Specialist Construction Business
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“We will never forget your huge contribution to Montezuma’s and your constant support, encouragement and all the board room laughs. Thank you for everything!” - Helen Pattinson, MD & Co-founder of Montezuma’s Chocolates
“Secantor provided the senior business & financial support my fellow director & I needed at a very critical time for our company. I cannot recommend the incredible service we received highly enough”
CEO Of A £30m Turnover Recruitment Company
Ways Secantor Will Help You
Develop & Implement A Successful Plan
Optimise Your Finances
Develop A Strong Accountable Team
Build Value In Your Business
Improve Operational Efficiency
Exit Your Business Successfully
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What Does It Take to Build a Successful SME?
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“Secantor has made a world of difference - we are now in control. It's a very cost effective way for us to have high level management and strategic help”
Helen Pattinson - Co-Founder, Montezumas Chocolates
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Our Services
We help you make strategic decisions
Secantor provides expert financial and management support to SME owners and directors. Our commercially experienced team covers the following roles.
Non-Executive Director
Strategic support and experience to guide you as you make decisions and build value in your business. A NED acts as a sounding board for your ideas, improves business performance, holds you and your team to account and helps you achieve a successful exit.
✓ Strategic business planning
✓ Support strategic decision-making
✓ Set business goals and objectives
✓ Rejuvenate struggling businesses
✓ Manage growth effectively
✓ Implement best practice
✓ Sounding board for your ideas
✓ Set and communicate vision
✓ Hold you & your team to account
✓ Build an effective management team
Finance Director
Expert financial leadership from a commercially experienced, qualified accountant. An FD will create financial plans, report your monthly performance against budget and interpret the figures to help you make sound decisions & improve profitability.
✓ Expert financial advice
✓ Interpret financial results a support decisions
✓ Develop & oversee your finance team
✓ Improve profitability & control costs
✓ Prepare management accounts
✓ Create 3-5 year financial plan
✓ Budget setting
✓ Source appropriate funding
✓ Cashflow forecasting & management
✓ Prepare reports & commentaries for your bank
Operations Director
Strategic operational leadership to transform your people and business processes to improve efficiency and profitability. An Operations Director helps you build a strong management team, delegate operational actions and improve business performance.
✓ Develop strength in your management team
✓ Establish key performance indicators (KPIs)
✓ Hold people accountable to achieve results
✓ Process and quality improvement
✓ Help you delegate effectively
✓ Create clear job descriptions
✓ Identify and recruit talent
✓ Implement robust operational systems
✓ Establish clear goals and expectations
✓ Enable your team to achieve excellence

