Client stories and feedback about how I work and the impact it has on business.
CASE STUDIES
Adam Vetere Landscape
& Garden Design
Andy Woodason at
Bowood Landscapes Ltd
“With over 99% of UK businesses being small enterprises and employing 60% of the workforce, the right professional support can be the difference between survival and closure.”
TESTIMONIALS
“After attending one of Neil’s workshops at FutureScape 2024, I booked a discovery session with Steady Consulting Ltd. It quickly became clear I needed guidance on the business side of my company.” Paul Jones (Olive Tree Landscaping)
“I felt like burnout was just around the corner. Through Neil’s practical, no-nonsense support, we’ve grown from a three-person team to running two build teams and a grounds maintenance team—now booked out months in advance.
Neil has helped structure my working week so I can stay hands-on when needed while protecting essential office time. The clarity, accountability, and simple systems he’s introduced have made a huge difference to day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
We’re now 12 months into our consultancy and already setting clear goals for 2026. If you’re looking to grow sustainably and get control of your business, I highly recommend Neil and Steady Consulting Ltd.”
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Neil.”
Adam Vetere (Adam Vetere Landscape and Garden Design)
“We initially employed Neil to provide structure and strategy to our business. The clarity he brought was hugely appreciated and helped us put systems in place that have enabled us to focus on short term goals to drive long term results.” Karl Harrison (Karl Harrison Landscapes)
“He provides a high quality and extremely professional service which I was most impressed with. I will be using Steady Consulting again in the future and they come highly recommended.”
“We continue to use Neil as our accountability partner ensuring the work done earlier in our relationship isn't lost in the day to day. We truly appreciate everything he has done to help our business and would recommend him without hesitation.”
“We contacted Neil as we wanted to have a clearer idea on our customer journey and look at ways to develop better and smoother ways to run our systems and processes.” Instant Scenery
Neil helped us focus on these areas and set clear and manageable business goals to develop our business further, from our initial meeting we developed a positive relationship and felt challenged in a safe environment.
Highly recommended.
“I had the privilege of working with Neil Stead (Steady Consulting) and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I've made for my business.” Steven Corio (Director, Bud Design & Landscaping)
From the very first consultation, it was clear that Neil has a deep understanding of business strategy and a genuine passion for helping companies succeed. His approach is not just about providing advice – it's about empowering you to think critically and act strategically.
Throughout our time together, Neil helped me identify areas for growth, streamline processes, and tackle challenges with confidence. He took the time to listen to my needs, tailored solutions specifically for my business, and provided clear, actionable steps to drive results. I am beyond grateful for the support, I highly recommend working with Neil – Steady Consulting.
“Thanks so much to Neil. He gave us a chance to reflect on ourselves, and helped facilitate and define our strategic direction.” Andy Woodason (Bowood Landscapes)
“By taking the time to truly understand the business and our brand, He was able to help us identify areas where we fell short and recommend effective ways to improve.
Nothing was ever forced on us – he managed us in the nicest way possible and always put the well-being of our employees first. As a business leader from a background of working on the tools, I needed someone like Neil to show the team a clearer way of working and bring us up to date. Neil certainly succeeded. My head is a lot less full and it feels great! Worth every penny. Guaranteed to help any business improve.”
“Steady Consulting has been fantastic in making me evaluate how I run my landscaping business.” Owen Thomas (Owen Thomas Landscapes)
“Since the original consultation the structure has changed to allow me to focus on running the business much more smoother.
Would highly recommend!!!”
“We attended a presentation that Neil from Steady Consulting was giving at a large industry exhibition. It soon became clear that, as a business, we would benefit from enlisting Neil as our business development consultant.” Nicholas Gough (The Distinctive Gardener)
“Although we are an established and successful business in our field, Neil has helped us to change the way we run the business, and we are already seeing significant benefits.
Neil's insightful personality and industry knowledge continues to be a vital component as we continue to grow and develop our business.”
“In just a few months of coaching with Steady Consulting, I’ve seen real progress.” Douglas Viera (The Distinctive Gardener)
“More structure, better client communication, and a clear plan for scaling. Many thanks, Neil Stead”
Neil has been helping me for over a year now. Before I enlisted his support I was feeling somewhat deflated with regards to my small landscape business. He has since helped me to reach a much better place both in my business and myself. Ollie Harman (Harman Oliver Landscapes)
“His support and wealth of knowledge is giving me the confidence I need to achieve my goals and push my business forward.
I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to be better at what they do in the landscape industry.”
“I took over a business last year and feel I have been lacking some of the confidence and skills required so I engaged Neil to assist.” Andrew Vernon (Artscape Landscapes)
“I feel it's really useful to have someone who can look at things from the outside, hold me to account and ensure that we are moving forwards. We have seen an increase in work from a very quiet period and Neil approaches everything in a clear, rational and friendly manner so I always feel motivated after our calls or meetings.”
“It has been a pleasure working with Neil at Steady Consulting.”
Julia Watkins (Lupin Beautiful Gardens)
“His calm and measured approach helped me unravel and highlight various issues that were distracting me, so that I could give them my attention and explore solutions. I would recommend him unreservedly, and will return for guidance as necessary!”
“I have been working with Neil for several months working on ideas for developing my garden design business.” Kate Charles (Kate Charles Garden Design)
“I am happy to recommend him very highly - he is thoughtful, responsive, and really listens. His expertise is clear and he understands the industry I'm in - which is both rare and invaluable. His advice is always practical and actionable, and tailored to the situation. I hope we can continue to collaborate for many years to come. Thank you Neil.
“Neil's wealth of experience was invaluable as I embarked on my new venture.” Edward Mairis (Metta Garden)
“I particularly appreciated his methodical approach and deep customer insights, which gave me clarity and confidence in my next steps.”
“Neil recently facilitated a business review with us at Bowood Landscapes and provided an outstanding service.” Kevin Winslow (Bowood Landscapes)
“His clear and methodical approach helped us to define our business vision, make process improvements and clarify our strategic direction. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steady Consulting.”
“In my role as Office Manager, Neil worked with me to understand our operational & customer experience processes.” Emma Woodason (Bowood Landscapes)
“With his experience he then provided me with numerous tools and time saving ideas that have given me the ability to work more efficiently - especially the project tracker which has been a game-changer!”
“Neil has been working as a consultant to The Boilersmith for 10 months.” Peter Smith (The Boilersmith)
“He has helped us develop efficient processes, review and strengthen our customer journey and communications, short and long term business goals and objectives, time management, and a lot more besides.
Neil has an infectious enthusiasm to help develop our business and I look forward to and value his time greatly. We hope to continue working with Neil into the future. Thank you Neil.”
“As small business owners, we can get caught up in a lot of white noise and feel predominantly overwhelmed 99.99% of the time; especially in such fast moving and competitive times….”
Sarah Wolfe (Vital Visuals)
“Neil has an incredible ability to cut through all that noise, by bringing clarity and a clear direction using his own unique ethos and values as a Coach.
Neil's never-ending patience and understanding has been exactly what I have needed during such a major transitional period in my life, both personally and professionally.
I am just so grateful and I can’t wait to see what working with Steady Consulting in the future brings.
Thank you Neil!!”
“Neil provided incredible clarity and helped me develop effective client acquisition strategies and processes that actually work.
He truly demonstrates how a business coach helps growth from the ground up. The results are tangible: a structured work week, more ideal clients, and a genuine feeling of hope for the future.
The return on investment of his business coaching is undeniable. A fantastic coach for any consultant or expert looking for real results. Highly recommended.”
“Working with Neil as my business coach was the best investment I've made. I was struggling with scaling my service business — my income was inconsistent, and my days were chaotic.” Josh Elvin (Smart Searcher)
“Neil is an excellent business consultant. I’ve known him for several years, and was delighted when he provided me with his expertise.” Paul Robertson (Elcon Europe)
“He has helped me greatly by adding a fresh set of eyes to a stale business.
I highly recommend him to anyone looking to reinvigorate their business or take it to the next level.”
READY WHEN YOU ARE
If you’re ready to feel more confident and in control of your business - and move away from constant firefighting - I’d love to help.
Simply book your free Discovery Session (no commitment, just a helpful conversation) or contact me with any thoughts or questions you may have.
Alternatively, feel free to drop me a message using the contact form here and be in touch.