Issue 1 2020

40 CORPORATE VISION / Issue 1 2020 , Dec19263 Making a Difference As IT continues to play amajor part in the technological upgrade of companies at every level, finding specialists able to combine technical ability with business acumen is increasingly difficult. John Boden of JPB IT Consultancy has made his name helpingmany high-profile organisations. Following his success, winning Corporate Vision’s Small Business Award for Best Management Consultancy Firm2019 - NorthWest England, we profile the company to find out more. Founded in 2014, JPB IT Consultancy has aimed to establish itself as a values-based consultancy organisation. With a special ability to bring clients fresh eyes and a bespoke strategy for development, the firm has grown quickly in popularity, partnering with several household names including Asda Walmart, Shop Direct, Coventry Building Society and Aviva UK. Since beginning operations, John has worked tirelessly not just to make a difference to the businesses he has been working with, but to make these changes based on the requirements of each individual company. This careful approach not only sets John apart from his competitors, but has rewarded businesses significantly in the long run. It ensures that people at every level can help to deliver long- term benefits after he’s left. John aims to run JPB IT Consultancy on a carefully maintained business model which allows public organisations and commercial businesses to feel confident enough to use his services, while continuing to help smaller business and entrepreneurs. Able to provide IT strategy architecture and design services, along with management consultancy and business transformation, the firm is ideally placed to all sorts of organisation. In order to keep on top of technological developments, John used to read industry journals and attend trade shows, but recently cutting-edge ideas have come from an extensive network of friends, ex-colleagues and professionals. Access to this network is one of the many benefits that John is able to bring his clients. The internal culture of the firm is one based on common values, on trust and on reputation. Ensuring that all staff have access to the necessary training to continue providing a high- quality service is foremost for John and his team. While uncertainties with UK tax reforms may see John’s services expanding in Europe, he hopes to continue relationships with his existing customers. Bringing a straight-forward approach to the world of management consultancy, John and his firm strive to bring clients excellent work. The satisfaction of making a positive difference to a business commercially and culturally is something to be applauded and is clearly the source of JPB IT Consultancy’s incredible success. Company: JPB IT Consultancy Ltd Contact: John Boden Web Address: www.jpbitconsultancy.com