Trusted Business Advisor for Growth, Profitability and Overcoming Tough Challenges

Unlock Success with Practical Solutions & Expert Advice.

Every business faces opportunities and challenges. Whether you're looking to grow, improve profitability, manage change, buy or sell a business, or navigate difficult times, having the right advice and support can make a real difference.

SAS Business provides independent, practical business advice, consultancy and mentoring to business owners, directors and SMEs in Christchurch and throughout New Zealand.

Drawing on extensive experience in business ownership, finance, management and governance, I help clients identify opportunities, make informed decisions and turn plans into practical action.

My approach is straightforward, commercially focused and based on understanding your business, the challenges you face and the results you want to achieve.

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How SAS can help you be successful.

Strategy & Planning for Growth

Clearly define and communicate your Vision, Mission, and Values to clarify why your business exists, what it does, and how it does it.

Special Projects

Pursue new initiatives and projects without disrupting your ongoing business operations, allowing you and your team to maintain focus on your primary tasks.

Business Finance & Cash Flow

Enhance the quality of your financial planning, management, and reporting to effectively raise capital or secure business loans, driving your business growth.

Buying, Selling & Valuations

Support you in acquiring a new business, selling your existing one, or determining their value. Navigating this intricate yet rewarding process demands a blend of technical skills and commercial knowledge.

Business Change Management

Harness change to drive growth and enhance your business, while effectively leading your team and engaging stakeholders, including customers, throughout the process.

People, Leadership & Performance

Attract and recruit top performers, manage underperformance to achieve optimal business outcomes, develop future leaders within your organisation, and retain your best talent.

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  • Steve has been part of our team for over 15 years and has helped us hugely with both of our businesses. He is now one of our Trustees. We can call on him at any time for some guidance or where needed, and get him involved with things we need more help with.

    Brad and Moana Williams, Halswell Butchery and Body Fix Gym

  • Starting our new business and buying another one was made easy with Steve’s help and guidance. The guidance on how to go about evaluating the business, working out how much it was worth and then negotiating the terms was invaluable.

    Stuart McIlwain, Embark Solutions

  • Steve very quickly impressed us and drove, what at times, what was a difficult development project. His tenacity and attention to detail helped us navigate a path to put the project in a position to be successful.

    Julian Bowden, CEO Mainland Football (past)

  • Steve constantly thinks outside the square, and looks at obstacles as challenges to overcome. He is a clear and logical thinker and is able to impart his wisdom in an open way and with clarity and precision.

    Chris Rodda QSM, Retired Board Member, Christchurch Netball Centre

  • As a consultant Steve is thorough and highly professional. He is also one of the better Directors I have worked with. His financial and commercial background is supported by a rare mix of detail consciousness and big picture strategic thinking.

    Stewart Mitchell, retired Chair of NZ Rugby, and Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association