Fast Bridge Consulting provides business consulting services through a global network of over 200 independent consultants in 16 countries. They specialize in helping companies with business start-ups, international expansion, and go-to-market strategies. Unlike traditional consulting firms, Fast Bridge focuses on business execution, works with senior consultants, and links payments to client business results. Their goal is to partner with clients rather than simply provide consulting.

1. Over 200 independent consultants
Helping companies get from here to there…

2. Fast Bridge
Over 200 independent consultants in 16 countries… helping companies move
faster in 3 areas:
1. Business start-ups
2. International expansion
3. And go to market for established companies
What makes Fast Bridge Consulting different from most consulting
companies…
 A stronger focus on business execution
 We work with more senior consultants
 Better value for money: 80% of fees go directly to consultants
 We are willing to link our payments directly to a client’s business results
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3. A simple philosophy…
We are not the experts in your business… we are
here to help and facilitate
 We do have specific expertise in start-ups and skills to fill the gaps in
your knowledge
 We want to be your partner not your consultant
 We measure our success by what we help you achieve.
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5. Companies need help with execution, speed
and innovation
1 Excellence in execution 42%
2 Consistent execution of strategy by top management 39%
3 Sustained and steady top-line growth 38%
4 Customer loyalty/retention 33%
5 Speed, flexibility, adaptability to change 29%
6 Corporate reputation for quality products/services 24%
7 Stimulating innovation/creativity/enabling entrepreneurship 23%
Source: Deloite CEO challenge 2010
Everything we do is focused on execution …
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6. People with experience are needed …
The consulting paradox (According to Bruce
Henderson founder of Boston Consulting)
“young, junior people are brought in to give advice to people of equal
intelligence who have vastly superior and extensive experience and
knowledge of the problem… “
All our consultants have at least 10 years of experience
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7. 80% for results… and the right people..
The Team 1-2 partners + junior people Individual consultants A team of senior people
Experts in specific areas of
Experts in consulting Or a team of individuals
business
Costs 900-2500 / Day 900-2500 / Day 900-2000 / Day
Who gets what 20 (consultant)/80 (Company) 100 (consultant) 80 (consultant)/ 20 (Company)
Net Result Junior people doing the work 1 person doing the work Senior people doing the work
Experts in 1 area, often doing work A broad range of people to choose
80% of what of you pay goes
outside their area of expertise. from. 80% of what of you pay
to the company
goes to the consultant .
More senior people at the same
Benefits A systematic methodology More senior people at the same price
price
A name with credibility Commitment Commitment
A team A team
Things get done…sometimes by the Things get done… by the right
Lot's of powerpoint presentations
right people… people
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8. Willing to be paid based on results …
 In the end, commitment is what makes the biggest difference in
organizations.
 All of the consultants in the Fast Bridge network have agreed to
work in ways where their compensation is tied directly to client
results?
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9. How we work
Delivering valuable sustainable results
4 Principles
1. Client focused  Business Development
2. Fast  Start-ups
3. Lean  New products
4. Results driven  Rebranding
 We are not the
 Experienced (>10yrs)
solution
 Execution Addicts
we support clients
 Willing to be paid
 Rapid cycle
based on results
subprojects

10. Benefits: growing companies
 You might be able to do everything yourself, but it wouldn’t
be smart.
 We have a group of senior people with specialized
experience ready to make things happen.
 We are willing to work on a no-cure, no pay basis where
you pay in cash or equity for real business results
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11. Benefits: Established Businesses
 We have a group of senior people with specialized
experience ready to make things happen.
 We are much more than a consulting company we are a
doing company
 We work on a day rate basis, but also on a no cure no pay
basis. We’re ready to guarantee results
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12. Getting started…
We believe in Tools and solutions to fit your company, not
your company fitting our solutions…
With every client we follow a 4 step process
1. A discussion of objectives
2. Clarification of objectives (do we understand what you need)
3. A formal proposal (Targets, Timings, Responsibilities, Metrics)
4. Building a team (internal and external to make it happen)
If you would like more information, we’d love to talk with you.
Please email us: enquiries@fast-bridge.com
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13. Who to contact ?
Fast Bridge has 3 managing partners. They are usually your best first
contact…They will make sure the right people are working on your
business challenge.
Bryan Cassady Patrick Van Lammeren Peter Malfait
+32-475-860-757 (32)-475-482-165 +32 473 64 18 53
Bryan@fast-bridge.com Patrick@fast-bridge.com Peter@fast-bridge.com
Specializations Specializations Specializations
Business Development All aspects of Finance Sales Management
Marketing/Sales Project Management Marketing
Business Strategy Process Improvement People development