Accountable
We stand in your shoes and set high expectations for ourselves and our client’s, sharing the responsibility to achieve results.
Insightful
We bring fresh thinking. Our approach of listening, being attentive and collaborative and validated by your data, drives practical solutions.
Agile
We’ve Got Your Back. Being informed through insights and being adaptable we help strengthen your resilience in a rapidly changing business environment.
Pro-Active
Make the Impossible Possible. Our relentless focus on your success helps create tangible and synergistic improvements, resulting in a positive impact on your business.
Our Values
Challenges businesses face
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I want to grow my business.
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I'm working ridiculous hours with little financial return
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I don't know if my business metrics are good or bad and need some insights
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My cashflow is inadequate and / or unpredictable
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My business processes are highly manual and are grinding the business to a halt.
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I’m not sure my product costings are accurate
How we can help you
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Identify the right growth strategy and working out a plan to put it into action
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Bringing our commercial, financial and operational expertise to the problem
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We'll recommend and help implement analytical tools & analysis that provides accurate and detailed financial and operational insights
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A full financial analysis of creditors, debtors and your billing processes, with fast fix actions and a longer-term finance plan
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Analyse your processes and build a roadmap for a digital transformation of the business
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Help introduce end to end costing practices that enable accurate pricing of all products made.
Outcomes we expect to deliver
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Clear focus and direction and a measurable plan to grow the business
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Transition to working smarter rather than harder
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Introduce tools & analysis that enables better fact-based decisions to be made going forward
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Greater clarity and transparency on your current & future cashflow position
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Smart investment in automation of key business processes that make the business scalable and run better
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Provide greater confidence about what it costs to produce individual product sku’s
For hard working business owners, CopperFox are the hands-on experts that work alongside you to tune up your business performance and help you make smarter decisions going forward, so you can sleep better at night.
Commercial Intelligence for Better Business
Commercial Support
Regular and on-demand commercial advice in relation to business performance, financial position, and activities that enhance organisational value.
Improvement Projects
Prioritised improvement initiatives (things like processes and systems, capital raising or restructures, supply chain management, and others) that deliver enhanced enterprise value.
Big Data Analytics
Structured management of business data that then provides in-depth operational, financial, and customer-centric trends and insights, allowing for more evidence-based decision making.
Using technologies to enhance existing operating models and value-producing opportunities, thereby improving the overall customer experience.
Advisory Board
Flexible on-demand access to experienced senior people resources that strengthen and compliments your leadership team and lead to delivering better results.
Our Services
CopperFox’s principles center on enabling commercial intelligence for better business.
In doing that we are recognised as proactive, results-oriented leaders who work collaboratively with clients to deliver outcomes that have enduring value.
Our Services
CopperFox’s principles center on enabling commercial intelligence for better business.
In doing that we are recognised as proactive, results-oriented leaders who work collaboratively with clients to deliver outcomes that have enduring value.
CopperFox’s principles center on enabling commercial intelligence for better business.
In doing that we are recognised as proactive, results-oriented leaders who work collaboratively with clients to deliver outcomes that have enduring value.
Our Services
Commercial Support
Regular and on-demand commercial advice in relation to business performance, financial position, and activities that enhance organisational value.
Improvement Projects
Prioritised improvement initiatives (things like processes and systems, capital raising or restructures, supply chain management, and others) that deliver enhanced enterprise value.
Big Data Analytics
Structured management of business data that then provides in-depth operational, financial, and customer-centric trends and insights, allowing for more evidence-based decision making.
Using technologies to enhance existing operating models and value-producing opportunities, thereby improving the overall customer experience.
Advisory Board
Flexible on-demand access to experienced senior people resources that strengthen and compliments your leadership team and lead to delivering better results.
CopperFox’s principles center on enabling commercial intelligence for better business.
In doing that we are recognised as proactive, results-oriented leaders who work collaboratively with clients to deliver outcomes that have enduring value.
Our Services
Organisations We've Worked Alongside
Commercial Intelligence for Better Business
For hard working business owners, CopperFox are the hands-on experts that work alongside you to tune up your business performance and help you make smarter decisions so you can sleep better at night.
Challenges Businesses Face
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I want to grow my business
-
I'm working ridiculous hours with little financial return
-
I don't know if my business metrics are good or bad and need some insights
-
My cashflow is inadequate and / or unpredictable
-
My business processes are highly manual and are grinding the business to a halt
-
I’m not sure my product costings are accurate
How we can Help You
-
Identify the right growth strategy and working out a plan to put it into action
-
Bringing our commercial, financial and operational expertise to the problem
-
We'll recommend and help implement analytical tools & analysis that provides accurate and detailed financial and operational insights
-
A full financial analysis of creditors, debtors and your billing processes, with fast fix actions and a longer-term finance plan
-
Analyse your processes and build a roadmap for a digital transformation of the business
-
Help introduce end to end costing practices that enable accurate pricing of all products made.
Outcomes we expect to Deliver
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Clear focus and direction and a measurable plan to grow the business
-
Transition to working smarter rather than harder
-
Introduce tools & analysis that enables better fact-based decisions to be made going forward
-
Greater clarity and transparency on your current & future cashflow position
-
Smart investment in automation of key business processes that make the business scalable and run better
-
Provide greater confidence about what it costs to produce individual product sku’s
We are agile, adaptive, and skilled problem solvers who tailor our business support to your specific needs, to deliver outcomes that have enduring value. Our experienced consultants are recognised as proactive, results-oriented leaders who work collaboratively with clients to deliver business growth and outcomes that have enduring value. As your business consultant, we will navigate our way around obstacles throughout the life cycle of your business while all the time enjoying the lighter moments in celebrating your success, as life is too short not to enjoy the people you work with.
Meet our team of experienced business consultants
ROBERT ERKSINE
Managing Partner
Rob is the co-founder of CopperFox. He has over 30 years’ experience in business, the last 10 of which has been spent consulting with private clients.
TONY RUTHERFORD
Managing Partner
Tony is co-founder of CopperFox. He has 30 years of experience in business and established NZ’s first outsourced CFO business.
LEIGH FEATHERSTONE
Associate, Advisory Board Chair
leigh.featherstone@copperfox.org
Leigh is an experienced Business, Sales & Marketing Strategy Consultant joining CopperFox as an Associate.
TIBOR MACKOR
Associate
Tibor has over 20 years’ experience in business consultancy & a real passion for improving businesses strategic focus, growth and prosperity.
GREG HARRISON
Associate
Greg has spent the last 30 years helping businesses grow and prosper as a CA, business advisor and mentor.
PAUL YALLOP
Associate
Paul’s illustrious career has spanned many sectors including technology, retail, wholesale, hospitality and the “not for profit” sector.
Kelly Coetzee, Immigration Central
“After a meeting and discussion with Robert, I had a strong sense that this was a man who knows businesses. Robert has now completed an extremely comprehensive consulting process and produced an outstanding business plan document for my client’s application. During the process, I found Robert to be extremely responsive, professional, experienced and knowledgeable about the New Zealand business environment.”