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tempus-Consulting® provides award-winning management consulting and the TEMP-Methode® framework to help German SME owners work on their business, not just in it.
Value proposition
"Ganzheitliche Methode zur erfolgreichen Führung mittelständischer Unternehmen" [1]
Where it wins
- Founder-led methodology: The TEMP-Methode® framework is built on 7 principles of successful entrepreneurs, focusing on strategic alignment and team leadership [1].
- Proven track record: Recognized as one of the top 2% of consulting firms in Germany by brand eins, selected from 15,000 competitors [1].
- Award-winning approach: Recipient of the Ludwig-Erhard-Preis and Great Place to Work awards, validating its effectiveness in driving business growth [1].
- Practical application: Provides a structured system ("Betriebs-System") to help owners work on their business, not just in it [1].
Credibility: brand eins ranking, Ludwig-Erhard-Preis, Great Place to Work awards [1].
Business model
- Methodology-driven consulting: Sells the TEMP-Methode® framework as a structured approach to business management [1].
- Founder-led delivery: Leverages the expertise of experienced entrepreneurs to guide clients [1].
- Scalable framework: The 7 principles can be adapted to various industries and company sizes [1].
- High-margin services: Focus on high-value consulting and training services [1].
Competitive landscape
- Traditional consulting firms: Larger firms may lack the specialized SME focus [1].
- Industry-specific consultants: May not offer the holistic TEMP-Methode® approach [1].
- Independent coaches: Often lack the structured framework and awards [1].
- Differentiators: brand eins ranking, Ludwig-Erhard-Preis, and founder-led methodology [1].
Market pains
- Strategic ambiguity: SME owners struggle with long-term planning and vision [1].
- Talent retention: High turnover and low motivation among key employees [1].
- Competitive pressure: Difficulty maintaining competitiveness in a dynamic market [1].
- Operational inefficiencies: Lack of structured processes and performance measurement [1].
Strategic implications
The TEMP-Methode® offers a unique value proposition for German SMEs, leveraging founder-led expertise and a structured framework. The main risk is scalability, as the methodology relies heavily on experienced consultants. An opportunity lies in expanding the brand's recognition beyond Germany. The next signal to watch is the adoption rate of the TEMP-Methode® among new clients.
Improvement suggestions
Expand marketing efforts to highlight the TEMP-Methode®'s success stories and awards. Develop digital tools to support the methodology's implementation. Explore partnerships with industry associations to reach more SMEs. Consider offering tiered pricing to attract smaller businesses.
- Eric Lefkofskyfounded