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Our Mission

To empower aspiring entrepreneurs, start-up founders, and businesses to unlock their full potential. We do this by providing tailored solutions that drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

Our Vision to Venture programme and Business Improvement services offer clear strategic direction.

Using lean methodologies and expert mentorship, we guide start-ups and established organisations towards success.

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Our Approach

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  • Business Growth Consultants:  We take a hands-on approach, working with businesses of all sizes. Our coaching focuses on practical lean thinking to enhance organisational performance.
  • Lean Methodologies: We use proven lean principles to eliminate inefficiencies. This approach improves performance and fosters continuous improvement.
  • Tailored Solutions: Every business is unique. We create bespoke strategies that align with your specific goals and challenges.
  • Expert Mentorship: Our experienced team provides guidance and support at every stage. We ensure you have the knowledge and tools needed to succeed.
  • Sustainable Growth: We focus on long-term success. Our approach helps you build resilient, scalable businesses that adapt to future opportunities and challenges.

As business improvement lean practitioners, we are passionate about driving growth. In addition, we focus on fostering innovation to help organisations achieve their full potential

We offer two core services. Firstly, the Vision to Venture programme is designed for start-ups. Secondly, we provide tailored business improvement and growth services for established businesses. Together, these services help organisations achieve their goals efficiently and sustainably.

Because we guide businesses and entrepreneurs towards sustainable success. By aligning their goals with a clear and strategic ‘true north,’ we help them stay focused and achieve lasting results.

Where?

Based in Cannock Chase, UK, serving local, national, and international clients.

When?

Whenever you’re ready to embark on a journey of transformation. Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling your existing business, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

How?

We do this by providing expert mentoring, actionable strategies, and proven methodologies. These are designed to drive innovation and improve efficiency.



Vision to Venture Programme

We support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage start-ups in transforming their ideas into successful businesses. Through our Vision to Venture online course, we foster innovation and equip organisations with the tools to achieve their full potential. We offer mentorship, practical workshops, and a structured framework, our lean practitioners will guide you from vision to venture.

Try our Free Business Blueprint e-book to unlock your start-ups potential.

See the Vision to Venture course roadmap.

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Business Growth Services

For established businesses, we provide tailored solutions to optimise operations, improve efficiency, and accelerate growth. Using lean process improvement principles, we help organisations streamline workflows, reduce waste, and implement sustainable growth strategies. From strategic planning to leadership development, we ensure that businesses can adapt, innovate, and thrive in a competitive market.

Learn How our business growth services and lean transformation strategies can drive success in your organisation.

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Lean Process Transformation and Software Solution

Mark MonaghanEva

The work allowed Eva to look at how processes can be more effective and efficient using lean thinking, the journey was relatively painless as Neil engaged the team very well and was able to make a dry subject a fun/dynamic learning environment. Neil didn’t follow a script and was able to pivot effectively in communication style and program content to match the audience he was talking to. Communication was excellent and we process steps were made clear.”

Deb-Williams

Business Transition

Deb WilliamsKND Services

“Neil has been working closely with the KND team to create a workable and achievable plan to move us forward. They have ‘handheld’ when required and taken a back seat when it was evident that we were confident in driving the next level of the process. Their advice along the way has been invaluable and they have been available at all times to respond to our questions.

Peter Skeels

Maintenance Delivery

Peter SkeelsGippsland Water

“Gippsland Water engaged Go True North to assist in our analysis and understanding of our current maintenance delivery service. The analytical model utilised and data driven decision making has assisted Gippsland Water in further driving significant value out of its outsourced maintenance service and has had the added benefit of providing a line of site to further opportunities to both drive further value and improve our customer outcomes.

Jason-Mok

Lean Process Transformation and Software Solution

Jason MokEva

Neil has helped us achieve our business goals, clarity of systems requirements – and has been phenomenal with stakeholder engagement. Why wouldn’t”


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Neil Betts

As the primary contact for our consultancy, I oversee client engagements and collaborate with our Australian team to ensure we deliver tailored solutions that align with our proven methodologies.

I am deeply committed to understanding the challenges businesses face, from problem identification to solution management. By leveraging strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and a focus on client success, I aim to help organisations and entrepreneurs unlock their full potential.

Let’s connect and explore how Go True North can help you achieve your goals and improve your organisation’s performance

As a Management and improvement systems coach, I help organisations, business owners and individuals improve their business performance. With an ability to see the big picture, I can identify strategic issues, as well as translate process problems to enable technology to deliver solutions.

Before co-founding In2 Project Management & Go True North in 2013, my career progressed from the shop floor to the board room with extensive experience working for global organisations in the United Kingdom and Australia. Starting out as a craft apprentice at the Central Electricity Generating Board, I continued to expand my engineering knowledge in a variety of increasingly senior roles in the United Kingdom.

My journey with Go True North began in 2007 in Australia, where I was privileged to work with Chris Allford to develop a project framework for a leading mining and power producer. Over the years, our combined expertise led us to spearhead successful business start-ups, transformation initiatives, and change management projects.

In 2023, I returned to the UK, bringing this wealth of experience to establish Go True North UK in February 2024.

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