Unlock your business potential with expert consulting services

At EBI, we provide tailored solutions to drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance your competitive edge.

Revolutionise Your Business with Evidence-Based Insights

Achieve Exceptional Results with EBI

For over 20 years, EBI has partnered with business owners, uncovering the principles and practices that drive extraordinary results. We combine proven systems and values with personalised coaching to transform your business. Let’s rekindle your passion for your work, optimise your outcomes, and build a business that truly works for you.

Transformative Expertise

With 20+ years of experience, we understand the principles and practices that create business success.

Personalised Coaching

Our coaching provides tailored guidance, fresh ideas, and actionable insights to help you grow.

Partnership for Growth

We become part of your team, working together to drive better results and lasting success.

Fall Back in Love with Your Business

Rediscover the joy of running a business that works for you and aligns with your vision.

Our services

Comprehensive suite of consulting services

A successful business relies on interconnected systems working seamlessly together. When aligned, these systems ensure smooth operations, deliver value to customers, and achieve optimal results. Master the nine essential systems to unlock your business's full potential.

Finances/Results

Do you know success looks like, and what you can to drive improved profitability and results?

Have a system to manage your finances and measure KPIs, provide information and insight, based on fact which will allow you to make decisions to drive improved results; financially, for customers, your team and yourself.

Leadership

Are you and your managers the leaders needed for your business?

Leadership is at the core of entrepreneurship, helping your team and business perform at level they didn’t consider they could. Developing your leadership skills allows you and your business to change, grow and be more successful.

Operational Quality

Is what you produce delivered; flawlessly, in full, on time and as promised each and every time?

Putting systems in place, focusing on HOW you produce what you do will ensure that you can consistently deliver an exceptional experience to customers. Allows you to work on the business not in it, grow the business.

Sales

Do you have a sales process that converts leads into sales?

Consistently and predictably? A systematic sales process will convert more leads, improve sales and margins. Make it easier to train staff, more accurately forecast future sales and make scalable and valuable. business

Marketing

Do you know your ideal customers, why they buy, and why they buy from you?

Understanding you customer and how you can stand out, be distinctive in the market. Allows you attract customers like a magnet to your business.

Customers

Does your team put your customers’ needs first?

Know what these are? Your customers are the ultimate judges of your service and quality of your products. Putting yourself in the shoes of your customers builds customer focus and sets up the business for sustainable market success.

People

Is your team able to run your business without you, grow it beyond you?

Business success depends on having the right culture and team; capable and engaged people, focused on delivering value to customers, and achieving the vision for the business.

Business Planning

How do make your vision become a reality?

Business planning creates the roadmap on the steps needed for success. Providing structure, direction and clarity on all aspects of your business; from customers, marketing, operational systems, your products and services.

Strategy

What business are you in?

How do you make money and get the life the business is deliver for you? Strategy creates focus, direction and action to move your business from where it is now where you want to go.

How it works

We are here to add VALUE for you and your business.

Stage 1

Coffee - let's have a chat

Let’s meet so we can find out about each other and your business.

Highlights
No obligation
We only engage if we can add value

Stage 2

Understand the business

We will take some time to understand your goals and the aims for your business.

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Discover where your business has been, where it is now, and where you want it to go.
Gain a clear, actionable plan to make your business work for you.
Receive a no-obligation report with zero fees attached.

Stage 3

Start working together

We understand what the ‘real needs’ are for your business.

Highlights
We are in agreement we can add real value to your business.
We have a plan to start working to improve your business.
We are now on your team and here for you – every step of the way.
Still undecided?

Accelerate your business growth with a FREE Business Review

Discuss with a Consultant your business challenges and what you can do to make your business truly work for you.No obligation. No sales pitch, we will diagnose your business and discuss opportunities for improvement.

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Testimonials

Join the success stories

Our proven system combines real-world expertise and tailored strategies to achieve superior results for your unique business challenges.

I had the pleasure of working with Luke Piper from EBI Business Improvement Specialist, for the past 5 years, and I can't emphasize enough the transformative impact he has had on our operations at Butterfield Bathrooms. Luke's approach to
accountability is a game-changer for us. He instilled a culture of responsibility among our team, ensuring that everyone was aligned with our business goals. I wholeheartedly recommend Luke to any business looking to improve their processes and drive sustainable growth. His dedication, knowledge, and innovative approach have made a lasting impact on our company.

Guy Butterfield

Butterfield Bathrooms

We have no hesitation to recommend Luke Piper to work alongside any business, as he is able to adapt to meet the specific needs at any given time.

We continue to work with Luke with our business structure, planning, financials with specific focus on cash flow, and processes and systems in place to enable us to meet our vision for Hop and Vine.

Terry & Carole

Hop and Vine Distribution Ltd

"Working with Luke Piper at EBI Business Improvement Specialist has helped
transformed the way we operate at Woodshack Kitchens. His attention to process
review in both our sales and manufacturing sectors has been nothing short of
remarkable. Luke took the time to deeply analyze our workflows, identifying
bottlenecks and inefficiencies that were hindering our progress. Through his
collaborative approach, we implemented streamlined processes that not only
improved our sales conversions but also enhanced our manufacturing efficiency.

Mark

Woodshack Kitchens

Working with Luke Piper from EBI Business Improvement Specialist has been an
eye opener for our operations at Panthers Rock Pub. Luke's insight into the
hospitality industry is outstanding. He has a keen ability to identify the numbers that
truly impact our business, guiding us on where we should focus our attention. With
Luke's expertise, we were able to pinpoint areas for improvement that directly
influence our bottom line.

Deb

Panthers Rock

Our relationship with EBI – Business Improvement Specialists is a key tool for our business success.

Sonia

Canterbury Bulk Freight Ltd

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Our partners

Together we get extraordinary results

Working with your Improvement Partner, you not only get their expertise, you also get the expertise of all the Partners in our firm. Our partners are successful business owners, former executives and working together they are focused on making your business work the way it needs to for you.

Murray Dempsey

Director & Business Partner

Murray, a commerce graduate with an MBA, has a diverse background in business management, retail, and travel. He specialises in helping businesses improve performance and achieve superior results. Currently, he owns Metropol, Canterbury’s leading lifestyle magazine, and applies his expertise to make businesses thrive.

Luke Piper

Director & Business Partner

Luke is an experienced business consultant with over 15 years of expertise in management, governance, and business ownership. He specialises in helping SMEs identify challenges, improve outcomes, and implement effective strategies. With a passion for seeing others succeed, Luke combines hands-on experience, strong financial acumen, and strategic thinking to deliver tangible results.

James Makoni

Senior Business Advisor

James, a Christchurch resident for over 30 years, brings extensive executive experience across diverse industries. Specialising in strategic business development, supply chain transformation, and continuous improvement, he focuses on boosting profitability, productivity, and customer service. Passionate about excellence, James is dedicated to helping businesses thrive in competitive environments.

Craig Fortune

Change Maker

Craig is a seasoned business owner with a diverse background in butchery, education, and entrepreneurship. Having navigated major challenges like the Christchurch earthquakes and COVID, he specialises in leadership, productivity, culture, and customer experience. Passionate about business success, he also delivers workshops on team productivity, structure, and efficiency.

Nicole Pickard

Events Manager

Nicole, EBI’s Events Manager, brings 18 years of policing experience, business ownership, and community engagement expertise. Skilled in communication, leadership, and strategic planning, she’s passionate about creating impactful, memorable events. A proud mother of five, Nicole is dedicated to fostering connections and delivering events that embody innovation and excellence.

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