Bespoke Consultancy

STAR has extensive experience in helping businesses to achieve more, whether your objective is to increase profitability or survive in a changing market. Over recent years we have supported over 3000 businesses to develop and embed planning cycles for best practice and business growth.

STAR can help with (Please click on + symbols for more detailed information):

OpenBusiness planning
OpenBusiness planning
We assist new and established businesses to create business and marketing plans. This includes assisting clients to develop strategies for creating new business, retaining existing business, financial forecasting and sustainability planning.
OpenTraining Planning
OpenTraining Planning
We assist businesses to undertake training needs analysis and create organisation training plans. Our training plan templates have previously been used by organisations to demonstrate meeting legislative training requirements and also to claim funding from sources including Construction Skills.
OpenDeveloping Policies and Procedures
OpenDeveloping Policies and Procedures
We assist businesses to develop a wide range of policies and procedures including, staff induction packs, health and safety, fire, accident, grievance, disciplinary, equal opportunities, customer care, absence and many more.
OpenTraining Infrastructure Development
OpenTraining Infrastructure Development
We assist businesses to plan, develop and evaluate their own internal training courses. This can include the development of internal trainers through train the trainer courses or formal qualifications. We can develop training manuals/programmes for staff ranging from, telephone and customer service techniques, to interview and appraisal techniques, or the use of in house company systems. We can also provide or develop templates for recording and evaluating training.
OpenAppraisals/Performance Management
OpenAppraisals/Performance Management
We assist companies to create an effective appraisal/performance management system through, the development of documentation including appraisal forms and the development of individuals to undertake appraisals. We can also assist to put in place effective monitoring procedures.
OpenRecruitment Techniques
OpenRecruitment Techniques
STAR can provide training to develop internal interview techniques and create templates and activities for assessment centres for interview grading against person specification and job description.


We work with our clients to develop a package that meets their exact requirements. Our bespoke services are charged by daily rates for activity so you only pay for the number of days you require.

For longer programmes, packages can be agreed, providing economies of scale. If you would like to discuss what STAR can do for you please contact us.