You are the bottleneck in your own system.
That can be changed.
In 90 days: Clarity, initial measurable key figures – and fewer decisions on your desk.
NeuStart is the hands-on transformation program for mid-sized business owners and managing directors who want to profitably restructure stalled organizations — with an approach that finances itself through realized savings.
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Process costs out of control, delivery times 8-12 weeks, bank demands action
€180,000 in process costs saved/year, reinvested in new production lines
→ 4 months to measurable effects
EBIT margin negative, management team overloaded, key people left
EBIT margin from -2% to +8%, leadership team stabilized and expanded
→ 9 months to stable turnaround
Generational change pending, structures not sustainable, no management depth
Leadership team built, processes standardized, succession prepared
→ 14 months to a handover-ready structure
When day-to-day business eats up the future
What makes NeuStart different
How the self-financing approach works
The transformation does not put an additional burden on your company — it is financed from released liquidity and realized savings.
What our clients actually experience
Noticeable relief in everyday life
Not everything depends on you anymore. Decisions are prepared, operative continuous fire decreases.
"I am no longer the bottleneck in the system."
Regained ability to act
Clear priorities instead of reaction mode. Fewer discussions without results, more conscious decisions.
"I know again what to concentrate on."
Initial measurable economic effects
Acute bottlenecks eliminated, initial cost reductions realized — often in the mid-five to six-figure range.
"We have breathing room again — financially and mentally."
Change in leadership dynamics
Fewer escalations upwards. Managers become clearer, conflicts are named instead of postponed.
"The company is starting to function better without me."
A company that functions without you
Clear responsibilities, optimized core processes, self-reliant teams. You can even take a two-week vacation.
"I am no longer necessary for everything — and that's exactly what makes the company stronger."
Stable margins despite a difficult market
Business model adapted, value creation focused. Transparent cost and value drivers.
"Today I know where money is generated — and where it drains away."
Future-proof strategy instead of muddling through
Clear, lived direction. Innovation processes established. Less activism, more focus.
"We no longer react nervously — we act consciously."
New personal perspective
From overload to freedom of choice. Realistic options for succession, participation, or withdrawal.
"I have real options again — not just obligations."
Does NeuStart suit your company?
- €25–500 million turnover, 200–500 employees
- You want to actively shape, not just be advised
- Willingness to question processes and structures
- Regular meetings (min. 1x/week) are possible
- Primarily external analysis without own involvement desired
- Not available for regular meetings
- Looking for a pure emergency/insolvency consultant
Unsure? Let's talk about it — 15 minutes, no obligation.
☎ Call nowThe four levers — individually or combined
No rigid program. We start where you have the greatest leverage.
Focused efficiency programs
Quick results create trust — and leeway.
Business model redesign
Your business model on the test bench — before the market does.
Systematic innovation management
Innovation as a system — not as a fluke.
Sustainable transformation process
Change that remains — even when we are no longer there.
Experience that you don't learn from books
Dr. Frank Behrend
Senior Advisor
25+ years in leadership, corporate planning and finance. Specialized in transformations and strategic development in SMEs.
Thorsten Stark
Senior Partner
100 percent SME. We are called when things get serious — and build structures before it becomes critical.
What you want to know
Typical situations in which owners call us:
- The bank sets conditions / Covenants are getting tight
- A key person leaves — and there's no plan B
- We are losing orders, even though we are technically good
- Day-to-day business devours every strategic initiative
- Succession is pending, but the structure is not yet ready
- Margins are shrinking, competition is increasing
Ready for the first step?
If you want to talk, we'll talk. Discreet, direct, without sales loops.
Thorsten Stark and Dr. Frank Behrend are personally available to you.
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