We have procurement agreements with a number of clients on behalf of whom we source equipment at the best possible terms – such agreements are conducted on an ‘open book' basis whereby the margins are transparent and pre agreed – this frees the client to concentrate their efforts in the area of greatest expertise and profit generation rather than spending expensive time researching the most suitable product and optimum price - both areas in which f451 can demonstrate over 20 years of industry experience.

We try to help our clients recognise the value in assessing true market worth of equipment on a regular basis, and also the importance of analysis of rate of usage - this means that under utilised equipment can be moved on to free up capital, and current asset values can be readily accessed at any time.

f451 operates independently, without any ties to Manufacturers – this means that the client can rely on a truly objective view on system or equipment proposal fully supported by Technical reports as well as a frank assessment of offered pricing.

Clients with complimentary (or at worst non conflicting) activities use our expertise and experience in Sales & Marketing – this service ranges from Ad Hoc, per project advice and activity, to retained service and analysis of existing Sales activities and structure.

We have a wealth of experience in helping customers to assess viability of potential projects – this sometimes means telling our clients what they don't want to hear – that a proposal is unlikely to be profitable or is wrong in terms of its timing – obviously such studies are carried out in full confidence and are supported by non disclosure agreements.

All of the consultancies services are available as outsource packages where f451 provides fully qualified staff to operate projects, giving clients the option to reduce direct staff costs.

"We turned to f451 in order to assess a new business venture we were considering – they gave us sound advice on the financial implications, organised the feasibility study and were able to devise a marketing strategy – their conclusions were positive and they also arranged start up finance and investment we would highly recommend f451."

Dave Baillie
Managing Director
Wildcat Films

"Consultancy is sometimes the art of expectation management – on large projects it is essential to know from the start where potential pitfalls lie and with Consultants the Devil is often in the detail – f451 operate on an open book policy and are keen for ongoing two way communication during projects – they are also prepared to tell you things you may not want to hear. They have proven to be very useful to us."

Nick Walker
BBC