SMEs run on tight margins, and every penny matters. We give you clear, trusted cost engineering insight without the jargon, and take fast action to stop profit leaks before they grow. Simple, transparent, and built for businesses that don't have time to waste.
No commitment. 20 minute call.
Every UK manufacturing SME loses profit through the same three holes. Most owners don't see them until it's too late.
Offcuts, rework, over-ordering, supplier variances. Every kilogram that leaves your shop floor without producing revenue is a direct hit to your margin. Most businesses can't even quantify it.
Unallocated time, poorly scheduled shifts, unpaid overtime absorption, and jobs that run over estimate. Your labour is your biggest cost, and it's probably your least visible one.
Quoting from gut feel. Using last year's material costs. Forgetting to factor in machine time. You might be winning jobs, but winning them at a loss.
We come to your site. We look at how work actually flows, from quote to invoice. Not spreadsheets. Not reports. The real thing. We find the gaps your accounts don't show.
Every margin loss has a source. We trace it back through material variances, time inefficiencies and pricing gaps, then produce a clear, prioritised list of what to fix first.
We implement changes together, in plain English. No jargon. No consultancy waffle. Then we track the numbers to make sure the profit actually lands, not just on paper.
Simple, transparent, expert help to protect your profit margins. No confusing jargon.
| Service Level | Price | What You Get | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
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The Cost Check
One-Off Session
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£249 + Travel
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Local makers, craft studios, and micro-workshops. |
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Monthly Cost Oversight
Monthly Retainer
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£499
per month
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Established small businesses and local trade setups. |
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Core Cost Engineering
Monthly Retainer
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£999
per month
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Single-site workshops, batch fabricators, and trade firms. |
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Advanced Operations Engineering
Monthly Retainer
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£1,499
per month
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Fast-growing firms or businesses with multiple locations. |
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The Maintenance Retainer
Graduates Only
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£250
per month
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Businesses that have completed full optimization loops. |
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Dedicated Project Work
Fixed Scope
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£3,500 – £12,000+
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Businesses facing an immediate major change or crisis. |
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Working with costmybusiness.co.uk was a total eye-opener for us. Their audit process was completed in a timely and accurate manner, but it was the data-driven analysis that really changed the game. They identified that we had been underselling our products for a significant period; by applying their automotive-grade cost modelling, we were able to increase our average cost per product by 18%.
This shift has been fully accepted by our partners because the evidence was so clear. Beyond the initial audit, the subscription model has been invaluable. Knowing that these experts are available at any point in time for ongoing support gives us massive peace of mind as we grow.
20 minutes. No pitch. No obligation. Tell us what's going on and we'll tell you honestly if we can help.
