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www.merranticonsulting.com

WELCOME 

Welcome to the Consultant Programme at Merranti 

Consulting. 

This programme gives you the opportunity to work 

independently with all the benefits of belonging to a 

larger company, as well as being able to collaborate on 

larger projects, yet giving you the freedom of being in 

charge of your own work load. 

Joining the programme is by invitation only and this 

brochure provides full details about our recruitment 

process and the services we offer. 

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AN INTRODUCTION 

Despite the challenging economic 

climate, the worldwide consulting 

market has seen significant growth 

in recent years. It is now worth an 

estimated £155 billion – with the UK 

alone representing a £9 Billion share 

of global revenue*. 

Companies are now, more than ever, 

focused on efficiencies and reducing 

costs. Despite this, around 16,000 

UK businesses close each year. Many 

of these closures could have been 

avoided if these businesses had 

eceived the right advice and support. 

you become a trusted adviser at the 

heart of a business but you also fulfil 

a much wider role in shaping project 

management, change programmes 

and strategic issues at the highest 

levels of the organisation. 

As a member of our team at 

Merranti Consulting, you will have all 

of these opportunities…and more. 

We are currently looking for talented 

business people to join our growing 

team in both generalist and 

specialist roles. 

Joining this programme is via 

invitation only and subject to 

successful completion of our 

recruitment process. 

Please get in contact if you have 

any queries or if you would like 

more information about joining the 

company. 

Business Consultants enable 

companies to make 

independent business decisions with 

all the facts at hand. As a Consultant, 

In this guide, we provide an overview 

of what we can offer and the benefits 

of working with us. 

*Consulting.org Network 



OUR CONSULTANT PROGRAMME 

Our Consultant Programme gives 

you the freedom of working for 

yourself without the burden of 

business administration or 

marketing. 

As one of our Consultants, you will 

be able to work independently and 

build your own client base – with the 

support of Merranti behind you. You 

can attract clients who would prefer 

to work with a larger company rather 

than an individual as well as 

receiving support from our network 

of Consultants. 

Attracting a broader client base…at 

higher rates 

With our established reputation, 

you will find attracting new business 

easier and you will be able to sell 

your services at company rates. Yet, 

your time is still your own and you 

will only pay fees on the work that 

you complete. 

Taking care of your marketing and 

paperwork 

You won’t need to worry about 

marketing or updating your 

brochures, website or social media 

channels as we manage this all 

centrally. You won’t have to answer 

your phone either – as we provide a 

telephone call and messaging 

service. We will also invoice your 

clients and chase any outstanding 

debts on your behalf. 

With Merranti Consulting, you can 

choose your clients and hours of 

work. At the same time, you can still 

take holidays – safe in the 

knowledge that your calls and 

invoicing are being managed 

professionally in your absence. 

In addition you get a package of tools 

including document templates and 

specialist software that will keep you 

and your clients informed. 

You have the ability to call upon 

other consultants within the group 

and work collaboratively on projects 

where you would have normally not 

had the full skill set required 

Should you ever decide to leave the 

Consultant Programme, you can still 

retain all of your clients. 



HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS 

Our programme offers a fresh, new approach to business consulting 

Importantly, Merranti Consulting is not a franchise. In 

franchising, companies generally offer one service to potential 

customers in a fixed area. A large upfront investment 

is also required to get the business up and running. 

From that point onwards, you are on your own and you 

don’t receive any 

additional support. Merranti Consulting works in a completely 

different way. 

No upfront costs 

You do not need to pay any large upfront costs to join us. 

You only pay fees on the work that you complete. 

Harnessing your expertise 

The franchise model is based around what the company 

wants to sell to you. 

Conversely, our business is based around our clients’ 

needs. 

We understand that clients are looking for a specific skill 

set to solve a particular business requirement – such as 

business strategy, IT or marketing. So, we are keen to 

recruit 

Consultants with specialisms in particular areas. 

With Merranti Consulting, your geographical location is 

not high on our priority list – provided that it is feasible 

for you to hold face-to-face meetings with your clients. 

Working across the UK 

We do not work in specific geographic areas so, in theory, 

you could work anywhere in the UK as a Merranti Consultant. 

We do, however, limit the number of Consultants we 

employ with particular skill sets in specific areas. So, for 

example, if we already employ an experienced Marketing 

Consultant in North London then we would not recruit 

another Consultant in a similar role within the same area 

– unless the demand from clients was particularly high. 

Working together 

With Merranti Consulting, you can draw on the expertise 

and knowledge of our network of Consultants and collaborate 

on work with others as needed. This gives you 

the ability to take on larger projects, requiring more than 

one individual, 

without the burden of taking on additional resources. 

Clear, straightforward fees 

Our fee is based on a percentage of the invoice amount 

(excluding expenses) and it is calculated on a sliding 

scale. So, the more you earn the lower the percentage 

amount charged. When you are not working, you do not 

have to pay any fees. 



A CONVERSATION WITH PHIL GAFFNEY 

Our Consultant Programme gives 

you the freedom of working for 

yourself without the burden of 

business administration or 

marketing. 

As one of our Consultants, you will 

be able to work independently and 

build your own client base – with 

the support of Merranti behind you. 

You can attract clients who would 

prefer to work with a larger company 

rather than an individual as well as 

receiving support from our network 

of Consultants. 

Attracting a broader client base…at 

higher rates 

With our established reputation, 

you will find attracting new business 

easier and you will be able to sell 

your services at higher rates. Yet, 

your time is still your own and you 

will only pay fees on the work that 

you complete. 

Taking care of your marketing and 

paperwork 

You won’t need to worry about 

marketing or updating your 

brochures, website or social media 

channels as we manage this all 

centrally. You won’t have to answer 

your phone either – as we provide 

a telephone call and messaging service. 

We will also invoice your clients 

and chase any outstanding debts on 

your behalf. 

With Merranti Consulting, you can 

choose your clients and hours of 

work. 

At the same time, you can still take 

holidays – safe in the knowledge 

that your calls and invoicing are 

being managed professionally in 

your absence. 

Should you ever decide to leave the 

Consultant Programme, you can still 

retain all of your clients. 



WORKING WITH US THE BENEFITS 

Working with Merranti Consulting offers a whole host of benefits - Via our 

programme Toolkit. 

This offers: 

• The potential to earn higher rates 

• A Central London or Local office address 

• Telephone and postal forwarding services 

• Merranti email address and cloud storage 

services 

• Use of our project management software 

• A full stationery pack 

• Marketing support including Photography 

• Legal document templates 

• Business credit software 

• Merranti invoice management 

• Endpoint Antivirus software 

Additionally, we can also offer: 

• Exhibition equipment* 

• Client contracts 

• Client meeting rooms* 

• Hot desks** 

• Individual Marketing Material ** 

• Discounted PI Insurance** 

• Income from agreed recommendations 

* Subject to availability 

** Additional charges may apply 

Higher rates 

Being part of Merranti Consulting will help you to increase 

your rates as you will become part of an established 

brand. 

You can use our East Grinstead office to host your client 

meetings** and make use of our comfortable coffee 

lounge. You can also use our offices for all postal 

correspondence. 

Telephone service 

We provide a professional call answering and 

messaging service. Your calls can be forwarded on to an 

agreed number or, if you’re busy, we will take messages 

for you. So, you’ll never miss out on an important call 

again if you’re tied up in meetings. You can control the 

answers via a simple text service 

Merranti email and cloud storage 

You will have a dedicated Merranti email address 

together with full calendar and document integration. 

This means that updates to your mobile or tablet device 

will automatically appear on your PC when you return to 

the office. 

Our cloud storage service provides secure storage for all 

your documents at home and on the move. 

Project management software 

Our state-of-the-art software allows you to manage all 

your projects efficiently and easily, keeping track of 

notes, events and tasks. It integrates with your Merranti 

Consulting email/calendar and document storage – giving 

you timely reminders for any outstanding work and 

storing emails and important documents associated with 

the project. 

Using our software, you can manage new prospects and 

proposals and a dedicated app enables you to update 

details from your mobile too. 

Membership of the Institute of Consulting ** 

We can apply for membership of the Institute of 

Consulting on your behalf (subject to the relevant 

qualifications and acceptance terms). Membership 

enhances your professional reputation and recognition 

as a Consultant. 

Full stationery pack 

As a new recruit, you will receive a full stationery pack to 

help get you up and running as a Consultant. This pack 

contains Merranti Consultant business cards, letter 

headed paper, sales leaflets, brochures, business articles 

and case studies. 

Marketing support 

We will take care of all your marketing centrally through 

our website, brochures and social media channels 

– which are regularly updated by our staff. We have 

achieved high Google rankings for key search terms 

(such as ‘business consultant’) so that you can be assured 

of a high online profile. If you enjoy writing, you are 

welcome to submit articles for our website too. 

We can also help you with direct mail campaigns to keep 

your clients and contacts up to date with your latest 

news. 

Legal documentation 

With Merranti Consulting, you will have access to an 

extensive range of professionally drafted legal and 

business document templates – which can be tailored to 

your needs. So, you won’t need to draft legal documents 

by yourself or go to a solicitor and incur expensive fees. 

Business credit reports 

You will have access to business credit reports on any UK 

company. These reports can be used to check credit 

ratings as well as providing details of company finances 

and individual directors. This can provide useful background 

information for you and your clients. It can also 

give you valuable business leads too. 

Contacts for local businesses 

We will give you around 1,000 contact names for local 

businesses in your area, based on your search 

requirements. This will help you to target the right 

mcompanies for new business opportunities. 

Invoice management 

Our Accounts team can handle invoicing and also chase 

up any outstanding payments. 

You will receive your payments in a timely and efficient 

manner – within five days of cleared funds from your 

client. 



WORKING WITH US THE BENEFITS 

The major benefit of belonging to Merranti is the ethos it creates from being part 

of a team, no Consultant is competing against another and everything is done to 

make sure that everyone works together. Systems are in place to allow for 

portioning of work and that agreements are maintained. Together we can gain 

larger projects and increase each others skill set and knowledge 

Client Meeting Rooms 

and Coffee Lounge 

Our meetings rooms in 

East Grinstead cater for small or 

large numbers. We also have a 

comfortable coffee lounge for 

more informal meetings as well as 

a number of hot desks (subject to 

availability and additional costs). 

Client Contracts 

Our client contracts ensure that you 

are covered for the work you do and 

your customer receives a service that 

meets their expectations too. We 

review all the proposals giving you 

feed back and advice before sending 

on to your client. 

Exhibition Equiptment 

You will have access to various items 

of exhibition equipment enabling to 

obtain stands at exhibitions or join 

forces with other consultants. We 

will provide full training so that you 

can set up and take down all stands 

and equipment. 

Additionally, there is the option 

for the use hot desking within East 

Grinstead 

We also supply service terms and 

conditions for your clients to sign 

further securing your position with 

them. 

As part of your marketing pack 

you will receive a personalised pop 

banner that can be used in various 

ways to increase your profile. 



BUSINESS CONSULTING STATS 

These are statistics that confirm the majority of reasons why people become consultants and the earning potential, we find the below to be an accurate 

measure of what an an average Merranti Consultant can achieve. However those who choose to work excess hours have been seen to earn more than 

listed. 

Business Consulting Statistics 

Survey from 10,000 Consultants 



INTERVIEW WITH JASON FUDGE MANAGING DIRECTOR 

Jason Fudge is Managing Director of Merranti Consulting and CEO of Merranti Group. Here, he talks about 

what gave him the idea for the company and what differentiates his business from the competition. 

How did Merranti Consulting come about? 

When I left my last job, my employer offered me an 

interim consultancy role. I enjoyed the freedom of being 

self-employed and the variety of work. 

Shortly afterwards, I was approached by a company for 

advice on change management. I submitted my 

proposal but the company commented on my costs as a 

freelance Consultant (with no expenses). 

Following negotiation, we settled on a reduced fee. 

I quickly realised that clients were hesitant about 

employing an individual fearing that a freelancer could 

quickly move on or get another job. This gave me the idea 

for Merranti Consulting. 

What differentiates you from other Consultants? 

Unlike many Consultants, we have a permanent base with 

a number of offices and we provide central call handling 

and messaging services – so that no prospective business 

calls go unanswered. 

We’ve already built up a solid reputation in the 

consultancy field and we have achieved a first-page 

Google ranking for the term ‘business consultant’. Hence, 

we are able to offer our Consultants a significant online 

profile. 

What sort of clients do you work with? 

We work with clients across all market sectors – involving 

both small and medium businesses. We’ve worked for 

some well-known names, such as Aviva Insurance and a 

national lottery company, as well as many new start-ups 

and many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). 

What sort of experience do you need as a Business 

Consultant? 

We are looking for Consultants with a track record in the 

business world – such as former business owners, 

directors or Department Managers . A Consultant may 

also be a specialist with expertise in areas such as IT, HR 

or marketing. 

Most importantly, we are looking for people who 

understand how a business works and how people fit 

into this equation. Most business issues can be fixed, 

however, it often requires someone who can zero in on 

the problem and then introduce changes, in a diplomatic 

manner, to rectify the issue. 

Can you tell me about your typical working week? 

Each week is different. I spend a lot of time meeting with 

clients. This week, I have met with local council 

representatives on behalf of a client to negotiate office 

space in a large development and I’ve met with another 

client to launch their new website and discuss their 

marketing strategy. I have spoken with clients in New 

York, Switzerland and on the Isle of Man. 

I am in control of my own schedule and, if I want to have 

an afternoon with my children, I can take some time off. 

Jason Fudge 

Manageing Director 

Email: jasonfudge@merranti.com 



Merranti Group is a business services group, which provides a number of services 

on a B2B basis, providing our clients with one stop business service. 

PART OF THE GROUP ACCOUNTING 

Working with Merranti Accounting allows the consultant access to tax and 

accounting preparation for their clients 

As Chartered Management Accountants we have always 

looked at our clients’ business with a forward-thinking 

attitude. Rather than turn up 3 months after the financial 

year we work with them during the year to make sure that 

can make decisions that will benefit their business today. 

Our team are adapt at getting under the skin of a 

business and providing quarterly management accounts 

which can also let the Consultant know how well their 

client is doing and when they maybe next needed. 

Stephen Watts 

Director

PART OF THE GROUP RECRUITMENT 

Finding people, not CVs. 

Merranti Recruitment finds you the right person with the 

right skills to fit within a team. Specialists in interviewing 

they send 70% less CV’s to their clients however have a 

92% success rate in filling the role as they get to know 

what the clients wants and talks to the Candidates to 

make sure they will fit with in the team. 

They build relationships with both clients and candidates 

so that we can find you the perfect match by meeting 

every candidate face to face and using experienced 

interviewers before we recommend them to you. 

Clair Reilly 

Director 

They specialise in sales, marketing and administration 

roles, across various industries

PART OF THE GROUP FINANCE 

Finance is key to any business and often will unlock growth within a business. 

Our finance department is there to complement the 

Consultant to enable to offer a rounded service to the 

clients. 

Quite often an expansion , growth or turnaround needs 

to facilitated with finance and our team are there to 

provide the service and back up. 

From standard high street funding to niche development 

products as well as first round start up capital funding we 

are able to find the right solution for you client.

WORKING WITH US THE SMALL PRINT 

At Merranti Consulting, we want to make working with us as straightforward 

as possible – with our clear, simple and hassle-free terms and conditions. 

No long-term commitment 

With Merranti Consulting, you will not be committed to 

a long-term contract. All that we ask is for one month’s 

notice and full payment of any outstanding fees during 

this period. 

Flexible workload 

As a Merranti Consultant, you will be in control of your 

workload and the amount that you charge. We do ask 

that you place all of your work through us. If you have 

existing work projects that you would like to continue 

with, this can be arranged at preferential rates. 

Company ethos 

We require all of our Consultants to uphold our 

company ethos, which ensures that clients receive 

trusted and independent advice at all times – our policy is 

to tell the client what they need to hear rather than what 

they want to hear. 

Additionally, we have standard terms on dress code and 

time keeping. 

Sub-contracting 

You will be able to sub-contract Merranti Consulting work 

to other parties – by prior agreement. This helps us to 

maintain our high professional standards and ensures 

that the appropriate contract documentation is in place. 

Insurance 

Our Consultants are expected to hold relevant insurance 

cover – which we can organise on your behalf (at a 

cost of approximately £350). This is the only cost that you 

will be asked to pay and the policy will be in your name. 

Payments 

You can agree payment terms with your clients, although 

our standard terms are 14 days. 

We operate a weekly payment cycle and so, once your 

client has settled an invoice, we will pay you on the 

following Thursday. Our fee is also settled at this time. 

Lastly, any payment advances will be held in our 

Consultant account until the work has been completed 

and authorised by your client. 

Clients 

If you decide to leave, you can still retain your clients. 

Alternatively, if you cannot provide ongoing services, we 

can continue to work with these clients as before. 

Fees 

Our fee structure is based on a sliding scale as detailed in 

the fee chart. there are no fixed monthly or annual 

charges; a fee is only payable on work that you’ve 

completed. 

These fees apply to all projects except for any business 

leads/work that we have directly passed on to you. We 

will charge a flat rate of 20% for this work. 

Joining fee 

Currently, there is no joining fee for Merranti Consulting. 

Fee Chart 



JOIN US THE PROCESS 

Joining the programme is via invitation only. We aim to make the recruitment process as straightforward as possible – 

with just a few simple steps: 

• You submit your application form (with CV and references) 

• An initial meeting is held 

• References are taken 

• Acceptance letter and contract are issued 

• Training Day 1 (Merranti Consulting Principles and Strategies) 

• Training Day 2 (Technology, Email and Software) 

• You receive the Programme Toolkit 

• We welcome you as a new Consultant to the team 

Get In Touch 

London Office: 67 Grosvenor Street, London W1K 3JN 

Telephone: 020 7870 1068 

Sussex Office: 10 Scandia-Hus Business Park, Felcourt Road, 

East Grinstead RH19 2LP 

Telephone: 01342 834 624 

Email: info@merranti.com 

www.merranticonsulting.com 

Ongoing support 

As a Business Consultant, we would hold regular meetings with you, in groups and on a one-to-one basis, to provide 

ongoing advice and support and help you to build your client base. 

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