lookahead Consulting - Testimonials

"I contracted lookahead consulting to broker some optical equipment for me and to organise an account for glazing services for my new practice in Spain. Ian was enthusiastic and proactive throughout the project. He researched the best deal possible on the equipment, and organised its overseas delivery. He arranged for a Spanish translator to assist in researching glazing labs in Spain, and then organised opening the account on my behalf. I have been thrilled with lookahead's professionalism and the outcome of the project. Engaging lookahead allowed me to concentrate on earning money and making other arrangements during a very busy time. I am happy to recommend their services."

David Fine BSc (Hons) FCOptom
Proprietor
The English Medical & Optical Clinic
Albir, Spain

"lookahead worked with me to develop our marketing strategy. Their dedication to the project impressed me. The document they produced was excellent; it is tightly focussed, and has set clear targets for the business. My team and I can easily measure our success. lookahead were also very efficient when beginning to put some of the strategy in place. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again."

Tony Plastow BSc (Hons) MCOptom
Director
R D White Opticians
Trowbridge, Wiltshire

“I commissioned lookahead Consulting to prepare a market study as part of assessing the commercial desirability of a new product idea targeted at the optometric profession. The inventive new product was conceived by researchers at University College London and was in prototype development. lookahead quickly understood the product idea as well as its potential attraction to different segments of the optical retail sector. The resulting report showed an excellent understanding of the sector, including the supplier chain which was important to us, and the drivers associated with each of the key market players. lookahead also benefit from a good set of sector contacts for validation and follow up. It has been a pleasure working with lookahead and we look forward to continuing the relationship as our product development progresses.”

“Delegates at The Association for Independent Optometry Conference in Wells found Ian and Ron Sheppard’s presentation ‘I’m an Optician – Get Me Out of Here’ extremely instructive and thought-provoking in planning exit strategies for when the time finally comes to retire. The various options, valuation strategies, ways to prepare and how to become more profitable were useful topics at any stage in an Independent’s optical career. All were presented in a down-to-earth, interesting manner making lookahead Consulting an important name for the independent practitioner to watch for in the future.”