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Giraffe Consulting
SME growth and export development
SME growth and export programmes that deliver results
Giraffe Consulting designs and delivers practical SME growth and export support programmes in Scotland that help SMEs to grow.
We combine strategy with delivery, helping SMEs identify opportunities, strengthen their positioning and win business in the UK and international markets.
- Assignments for Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Development International and Scottish Government
- Proven track record supporting SMEs to grow, internationalise and win business in target markets
- Focused on Scotland, with international experience and best practice informing our approach
We also design and deliver programmes for overseas governments and international development agencies.
Supporting SMEs and enterprise agencies
We work with economic development agencies and business support organisations to deliver practical, results-focused support, helping SMEs improve performance while strengthening programme effectiveness.
Support for SMEs
We help businesses strengthen capability, improve performance and prepare for growth through practical, applied support.
- Growth and internationalisation strategy
- Market prioritisation and opportunity assessment
- Export readiness and market entry
- Routes to market and market positioning
- Digital export and international e-commerce
- Sales strategies, buyer targeting and lead conversion
Support for enterprise agencies
We work with business support organisations to co-design and deliver SME and export programmes that are practical, targeted and focused on measurable impact.
- Design and delivery of SME and export programmes
- Programme structuring and delivery models
- SME diagnostics, segmentation and selection
- Sector strategies and export plans
- Technology and market foresighting
- Monitoring, evaluation and programme improvement
Selected experience in Scotland
We deliver programmes and assignments across Scotland supporting SME growth, export development and sector competitiveness, working with Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Development International and Scottish Government.
Export Development Programmes
Led the Preparing to Export Programme supporting over 1,000 Scottish SMEs to develop export action plans and grow their businesses internationally.
Growth and Scaling Support
Delivering Pathways to Scale programmes helping female founders strengthen their sales strategies and processes, to take their businesses to the next level.
Technology Sector Export Plan
Led development of sector export plan, defining priorities, target markets, KPIs and public-private sector collaboration in Team Scotland approach.
Foresighting and Market Analysis
Identified market and technology opportunities for Scotland in AI, cloud and digital technologies through horizon scanning, market analysis and expert input.
Digital Exports &
E-commerce
Designed and delivered programme helping SMEs plan, select channels, optimise pricing and fulfilment and grow international online sales.
Business Support Design
Led the redesign and launch of Scotland’s national Business Gateway service, including development of the service model, KPIs and delivery framework.
Financial Services Connections
Connected fintech firms with financial institutions, achieving strong commercial impact and increased visibility for Scottish SMEs.
Commercial Breakthrough Service
Delivered practical marketing and sales support helping tech firms strengthen value propositions and convert opportunities into sales.
International Strategy Workshops
Helping leadership teams examine international opportunities, determine target markets and develop export action plans.
Working with economic development agencies
Giraffe Consulting designs and delivers SME growth and export programmes that are practical and achieve results. We work closely with account managers and programme managers to support client companies to grow, internationalise and win business in target markets.
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We also work with overseas governments and international development agencies.