Business Strategy

WMC  will help you build a business strategy that provides flexibility and opportunities to create immediate value. We will take you from where your business is now to where your ambitions become reality. We want to be part of your growth and success.

When it comes to developing a winning business strategy, nothing beats a team that has over 80+ years of hands-on practical business experience. In that time WMC’s founder and CEO, John Ward has set up four companies, three of which have been acquired by major companies, one is still trading. He has also been involved in a number of acquisition through his own investment business.

Whether it’s rescuing a declining business, restructuring a business stagnant in growth, or helping a successful business to scale up John will work with all levels of your business to create the vision; develop a strategy; monitor the action taken and measure the success achieved.

John Ward’s business support and management history:

Business Timescale Acquirer Link to Business
Fastech (Scotland) Limited Established 1989 – Sold 1996 Trifast Plc www.trfastenings.com
FastenerXS Established 1999 – Sold 2000 Matchbid.com
Fasteq Limited Established 2000 – Sold 2012 Haas Group International https://www.initium.com/transactions/fasteq-sold-to-haas-group
Spring Industrial Limited Established 2016 – Trading https://spring-solutions.co.uk

In addition, John has been involved in the acquisition or restructuring of the following businesses:

Business Timescale Acquirer Link to Business
Haas Group International Joined 2012 – Sold 2014 Wesco Aircraft plc https://www.incora.com
Spring Distribution Ltd Acquired 2013 – Sold 2024 Bond Group International https://www.bondint.uk
Krafty Brew Established 2015 – Sold 2017 Manorgroup Hotels https://manorviewhotels.co.uk
Star & Garter Hotel Restructured 2016 – Sold 2017 Manorgroup Hotels https://manorviewhotels.co.uk
Livingston FC Restructured 2017 – Still trading Majority shareholding acquired May 2025 by Calvin Ford, great- great grandson of Henry Ford (Founder of the Ford Motor Company). www.livingstonfc.co.uk

John has had a long and varied career and feels that he is not quite ready to take up golf. “I would miss the buzz, the laughter and the joy of winning new business or resolving a major customer issue.” Therefore, John is offering his and his team’s expertise, experience and problem-solving skills to your business.

It really doesn’t matter what size your company is, if you have a problem that you need help with, or you are ready to scale up the current business and want support and access to professionals who can help, then John and WMC want to be involved. WMC has a huge network of talent that can bring their specific skills or expertise to the table. John’s so confident in his ability and the team around him that WMC guarantee that they can always find a solution or it won’t cost you a penny.

WMC’s are so confident in this promise that “IF WE DO NOT ADD VALUE TO YOUR BUSINESS, THEN WE WILL REFUND ANY FEES THAT YOU HAVE PAID”. 

We will agree up front what “value” looks like for your business and that will be the mandate for WMC’s engagement. From new business, to resolving specific issues, WMC can help. This is a no risk solution to whatever challenges you or your business is currently facing. Pick up the phone for a no obligation discussion or make a free appointment by contacting us.