--- title: Pivotal Business Consulting description: Board Advisor. Business Coach. Practical Help. Specialist in B2B small and medium sized service businesses, following 25 years growing a technical services business to 100+ staff. image: https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Pivotal%20Blue%20Square.png --- [Skip to content](https://pivotaluk.co.uk#main-content) - [![Pivotal Blue](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Pivotal%20Blue.png?width=171&height=100&name=Pivotal%20Blue.png "Pivotal Blue")](https://www.pivotaluk.co.uk?hsLang=en) - [Growth](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/growth-development) - [Coach](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/business-coach) - [Future](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/future-planning) - [About Me](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/about-me) - [Contact](mailto:chrishansen@pivotaluk.co.uk) Growth & Development | Future Planning # Board Advisor. # Coach. # Practical Help. Specialist advisor to owner managed TICC and technical service businesses, using 25 years owner experience building up to 100 staff. \*TICC: Testing, Inspection, Certification & Compliance [Contact Me](mailto:chrishansen@pivotaluk.co.uk) [Book Meeting](https://www.pivotaluk.co.uk/meetings/chris-hansen?uuid=71e7211a-5a55-4943-ba90-61c84749c1d6&hsLang=en) ![Untitled design (8)](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(8).png?width=450&height=450&name=Untitled%20design%20(8).png) ## TICC & Technical Services Specialist Find out more ![Growth & Development](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Growth%20%26%20Development-2.png?width=600&height=600&name=Growth%20%26%20Development-2.png) ### Growth & Development Board Advisor, Coach and Practical Support. Find out more ![Business Coach](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Business%20Coach.png?width=600&height=600&name=Business%20Coach.png) ### Business Coach Coaching for owners, leadership teams and succession. Find out more ![Future\_Planning](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Future_Planning.png?width=600&height=600&name=Future_Planning.png) ### Future Planning Guidance from experience for planning succession or sale. ## Make Real Progress On Common Owner Problems Using proven methods from my 25 years as an owner and operator. ### “I’m frustrated with my team. Everything relies on me” \--- Let’s start building a team that delivers without weighing you down. ### “I need more clients, and better ones” \--- Let’s develop your strategies and practical actions to achieve the client base you want. ### “I feel like I’m flying blind” \--- Let’s establish visibility in the key areas that drive your business performance. ### “Long term planning feels impossible” \--- Let’s work out what you want and then start doing the work to get you there. ### “I never have time to develop my business” \--- Use my time to help get strategic priorities done, without you losing focus on day to day delivery. ### “I feel isolated and at the edge of my experience” \--- I’m a trusted business partner with 25 years growing up to 100 staff and £6m revenue (and you don’t have to give away equity!). # Let's Create Your Next Pivotal Business Moment [More About Me](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/about-me?hsLang=en) ### Owner Experience I am a consultant with over 25 years experience as an owner and operator of service businesses. ### Proven Track Record I provide proven methods which took my business to £6m revenue & 100 staff. ### Full Business Cycle Buying, selling, growing, leadership coaching & process development. ## Testimonials ![Tony Hook](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Tony%20Hook.jpg) "Chris has made an **instant impact** and a great support to the business. Chris took time to understand how we operate and provides **clear and practical advice** that has helped bring structure and direction in key areas. Chris delivers sessions in a professional and approachable manner and **I would happily recommend him**." Tony Hook MD, Accomplished Contract Services ![Simon Parrington](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Simon%20Parrington1.jpg) "Chris is a well rounded business professional with both operational and commercial experience. He is entrepreneurial, communicates well and has excellent attention to detail. I have seen the results first hand of his strategic thinking and team development skills. For many SME owners Chris would make **a great coach and mentor**." Simon Parrington CEO, Celnor ![Jessica Osho](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Jess%20Headshot%20-%202024.png) "...I’d highly recommend \[Chris\] to any founder or service-based business owner looking to sharpen their positioning, **strengthen their commercial thinking** and communicate their value more effectively..."   Jessica Osho Founder and CEO of StratIntelligence AI ![Laura Burke](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Laura%20Burke.jpg) "...I just want to say a big thank you to Chris who has been such an amazing coach. He has **really helped change my business**..."   Laura Burke Founder, Laura Burke Training & Consultancy ![Sharon Gavin](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Sharon%20Gavin1.jpg) “I had the pleasure of working with Chris for nearly 4 years. He’s a **natural commercial leader** and I found my weekly catch ups invaluable. Through sharing ideas, and insightful questions, I often came with an issue needing solving and left with a plan that then fed into the **larger strategic direction**. Chris’s skill is managing to do this with **simple compelling language, empathy and humour.**” Sharon Gavin Operations Director, Riverside ![Mark Grady](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Mark%20Grady1.jpg) “Chris has a **wealth of experience** and knows how to lead a successful business through its many challenges culminating in a successful exit. He would bring valuable knowledge to a business in need of a fresh perspective.” Mark Grady Partner, McBrides ![Richard Carre](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Richard%20Carre1.jpg) "To bounce ideas off someone that has ‘**been there before**’ and to learn from their experience of having dealt with the same issues is **invaluable**. " Richard Carre MD, Carre Consultancy ![Marc Bains](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Marc%20Bains1.jpg) "Chris is a **pleasure to work with**. He operates with the perfect blend of technical and interpersonal skills. I've known Chis for just under 10 years as our businesses have supported each other. **I'd highly recommend working with Chris in any capacity**." Marc Bains MD, South East Consortium ![Lisa Pirie](https://pivotaluk.co.uk/hubfs/Lisa%20Pirie.jpg) "His insight goes **far beyond standard business advice** - he supports you in a way that feels tailored, thoughtful and completely aligned with your values. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with him, and we’re **incredibly grateful for the impact he’s had on both our business and our wellbeing**. I couldn’t recommend Chris highly enough." Lisa Pirie Co-Owner, Acey Bookkeeping 25 Years+ Business Owner & Operator 100+ Staff in my business £6m Annual Revenue 4 Level 7 Qualifications ## Newsletter: The Service Business Guide My inside guide to owning (and growing) a services, technical services, or consultancy business. Lessons from 25yrs. 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