Knotty problems. Clear plans.We help founders and CEOs find where time and money are being lost, identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profit, and build a practical plan for change.
Which customers, services and markets offer the best return on your time and investment?
Sales are coming in, but too much time, rework or unnecessary spending is eating into profit. What needs to change?
You want to know where AI could save time or reduce costs, whether the benefit justifies the investment and what needs to stay under your control.
An agreed project needs senior oversight to challenge progress, keep decisions moving and act on slippage.
Diagnose decides what to change. Design plans how to deliver it. Direct keeps delivery on course.
Find what’s holding back profit and decide which changes are worth making.
Normally three weeks
One entity and one agreed business question. Evidence, causes, opportunities and options; a recommendation, rationale, priorities and a 90-day outline of next steps. Use it with your team, or commission Design for detailed delivery planning.
US$6,000–US$10,000Turn that decision into a detailed plan, with owners, costs and delivery steps.
Four to six weeks
One selected initiative, planned with your team. Up to three suppliers evaluated; requirements, budget, owners, milestones, adoption, success measures, acceptance and handover.
US$8,000–US$15,000Challenge progress, obtain remedial plans and escalate decisions while there is time to act.
Optional · three months or a defined pilot
One approved project and up to two main delivery suppliers. Weekly delivery reviews; monthly sponsor meeting and progress, budget, risk and change reporting. Your team and suppliers execute.
US$3,000–US$6,000/ month
Rupert BarksfieldBigBearX is led by Rupert Barksfield, a founder and operator with experience at Strolll, Pynk and Centry. We build on your team, bringing in the right specialists where the work needs them.
See the experience behind BigBearXFrom the people behind the businesses.
“I sat down with Rupert thinking I knew what my challenge was, and he helped me see my business and market in a completely different light. That shift led to a fresh approach to international growth that's been a real game changer.”
Decide what to tackle first, with the evidence, reasons and a 90-day outline of priorities and next steps.
Explore DiagnoseBigBearX 02 / DesignTurn that decision into a detailed delivery plan: requirements, suppliers, owners, costs, milestones and checks for success.
Explore DesignBigBearX 03 / DirectA clear view of progress, budget, risks and decisions. Your team and suppliers deliver; your sponsor approves changes and accepts the work.
Explore DirectTell us what’s stuck. A 30-minute conversation with Rupert will help us find the right next step. No finished brief needed.
