Is your business tying you in knots?

Welcome to The Ropes, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about how to make your business become a success.

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Steve Mahon

Learn from experience

Steve is a retired former retail Chief Executive with over 40 years business experience running large corporations across the UK, America, and China. Latterly Steve worked in business consultancy and as a non-executive director helping businesses to become more successful by challenging processes, people and activities.

Steve Mahon

How it works

We work differently to other business coaching, by offering our help by the hour you can use our services for as little or long as you like.

Step One

Discovery Call

Jump on a no cost, no commitment call so we can understand how to help your business

Step Two

Book Time

After our initial discovery call you can start with as many hours as you need and we build from there

Step Three

Get to work

Together we'll move your business forward using the techniques below in 'How we can help'

How we can help

We work differently to other business coaching, by offering our help by the hour you can use our services for as little or long as you like.

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

Assist in developing and refining business strategies to align with long-term goals. Help identify opportunities, challenges, and create actionable plans for success.

Strategic Planning

Business Healthcheck

Analyze individual and team performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Provide guidance on financial planning, budgeting, and other aspects of financial management to help businesses achieve and maintain financial stability.

Strategic Planning

Leadership Development

Provide coaching for individuals or teams to enhance leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and effective communication. Support the growth and development of current and emerging leaders within the organization.

Strategic Planning

Performance Improvement

Analyze individual and team performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Strategic Planning

Stress Management

Address work-related stress and promote overall well-being by providing tools and techniques for stress management, resilience, and work-life balance.

Don’t just take our word for it

See what others have to say about our service.

Don't just take our word for it
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"I am fortunate to have had quality time with an accomplished business leader"

It’s been great working with Steve and I am fortunate to have had quality time with an accomplished business leader. The process we followed over the sessions was thorough and thought provoking. We made great progress over the months we worked together with a focus on problem solving and delivering solutions and now I’m making strides in my organisations growing for growth and profit.

Simone Roche, Northern Power Women
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"opened our eyes to so many aspects of the business"

He’s been amazing in so many ways! Mainly opened our eyes to so many aspects of the business we had not considered or been too busy to explore or had no knowledge of until your Steve coached us through! He’s also been a great listener especially for me as I’ve had some low weeks and he’s kept me going and focused and made me step back and see things more clearly.

Kellie Routledge, The Azul Monkey
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"Engaging approach to business development"

Steve is an exceptional leader within the retail sector - astute and driven, with a refreshingly entrepreneurial approach to developing new revenue streams, and in particular leveraging new technology to reach out to the consumer. He has a inclusive and engaging approach to business development that really brings people with him, and delivers consistently great results.

Martin Janes, Ex Sales & Commercial Director - FMCG
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"in depth knowledge of his subject"

I worked with Steve in a particularly challenging time at GUS/Reality. Steve is a great team player and has an in depth knowledge of his subject. Couple this with a good sense of humour made him a great team mate to work with.

Ken Forster, Group Payroll Manager at Warburtons
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"managed a division of over 1000 employees"

Steve successfully managed a division of over 1000 employees. This was a multi site operation for which Steve was particularly well suited. He was perceived as a results orientated guy with astute business skills in an ever changing market. I would highly recommend him.

Noel Beaver, GUS
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"commercially aware and astute retailer"

Steve is a savvy, commercially aware and astute retailer. He is an excellent stakeholder manager, and engages the business in achieving objectives and driving change. He develops clear strategies and delivers results.

Steve Bolton, Robotic Process Automation
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"A great leader in a particularly difficult business"

Steve is a strong leader and his passion for constantly growing and developing the business is unrivalled. His retailing instinct allows him to get to the nub of the issues quickly so actions can be implemented. He is a clear communicator ensuring all stakeholders understand the business sissues, strategy and goals. A great leader in a particularly difficult business and I would not hesitate to work with Steve again.

Annette Silcock, Wine Cellar
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"uncanny ability to hone in on the numbers"

Steve is a very financially astute business leader, with the uncanny ability to hone in on the numbers and trends that matter. He managed a period of sustained growth and change, whilst maximising the returns gained. A master negotiator - whether it be fixed term rents or spot buys of stock - with a great network of contacts and understanding of the marketplace. I found Steve's drive, clarity and direct approach yielded the best from myself and his staff.

Terry O'Brien, ebuyer
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