What Makes CPL Different
CPL Business Consultants was founded in 1987 as part of CPL Scientific Limited. Our fact-based, hypothesis-driven approach to consulting combines scientific and intellectual rigour with commercial sense and acumen. With over 35 years of corporate expertise, CPL is an integral part of the sectors in which it works. Therefore, CPL has an unrivalled depth of knowledge and perspective.
We have unmatched networks built up through our consultancy projects and executive search capability. Clients value our combination of technical understanding, commercial knowledge and ability to provide authentic insights.
This website includes over 300 examples of projects we have worked on as well as case studies and additional information. Some of our differentiators and typical deliverables are shown below. However, each project is bespoke, so whether you need a financial analysis and growth strategy, or technical benchmarking and R&D strategy we can help. Please contact us to discuss your challenges and opportunities and how CPL Business Consultants can help you grow your business.
Differentiators
- A reputation for “Telling clients what they need to know rather than what they would like to hear”
- More than 35 years of researching and analysing worldwide markets, with a focus on Europe and North America. Topics range from market dynamics to business planning to acquisition targeting
- Exceptional knowledge and contacts in clients’ target markets. These include food, dietary supplements, agricultural inputs, animal health and nutrition, genetics, pet food, biotechnology, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
- The people you meet are the people who do the work. We are educated up to PhD level with decades of combined commercial experience
- Realistic commercial guidance obtained from the synergy of business experience and a deep understanding of the science and technology involved
- Proprietary business development tools and models, applicable to strategic analysis and planning
- A cosmopolitan and multicultural team, fluent in several languages, who understand both local cultural nuances and the differences in business style
- Previous clients commission the majority of our work. Our clients are medium to large-sized, reputable companies in a variety of business sectors
Deliverables
- Actionable business recommendations tailored to clients’ specific needs
- Sound expert advice that is impartial, unbiased and cost effective
- Transparent methodology, incisive and informed analysis, comprehensive executive summary and detailed contact reports
- Reports and advice that allow you to make informed strategic decisions, in order to save money, avoid pitfalls and focus resources
- Interactive business analytical tools developed by CPL for our clients’ use