The Way Forward was formed in 1995 to be a highly creative, identity design and branding company. Today, with our values of Vigour, Impact and Enjoyment we continue to deliver creative, pragmatic and commercial solutions.
Over time, we have enjoyed working with organisations in markets as diverse as finance, education, health (animals and people) and property.
Our clients have included household names, as well as, multinationals, major public bodies and international design consultants.
We are equally able to work outside the corporate environment: successfully working for charities, smaller businesses and consultants, who all appreciate our ability to combine creativity with a very personal service.
Increasingly we work with businesses to help them develop a marketing strategy with meaningful values. We use these to create an identity that gives clients renewed corporate energy both internally and externally with commensurate commercial benefits.
Creatively, we go “the extra mile” for all our clients, simply because we want them to be delighted with the end result.
Compass Strategies, LLC (www.compassstrategies.com) is a business strategy and government relations firm helping mid and large cap clients deploy some of the world's most disruptive technologies to the public and private sectors. To date, Compass Strategies consultants have helped clients secure approximately $450M in contractual opportunities.
Compass Strategies consultants offer services in three practice areas:
1. Healthcare & Life Science
2. Defense & Homeland Security
3. Software & Information Technology
Compass Strategies consultants have helped bring new cancer diagnostic devices to market, saving thousands of lives. We were the first to introduce biometric technology across the federal government, helping our client become one of the world's leading biometrics companies. Another Compass Strategies client is the world's largest privately-held software company and the market-share leader in the advanced analytics industry with cutting-edge machine learning solutions. One of our client's technologies was even used to solve a fictional murder on the CBS television show CSI: NY.
Compass' fifteen consultants--most of whom hold law, medical or other advanced degrees along with specialized senior executive experience in their industry area--work every day to ensure our clients' success.
Next Step Advisors was established to bring together the elements required to help emerging and growth-stage companies. The scope of work is very much dependent on the client and the resources deployed will be customized for each situation. For strategic aspects, Next Step Advisors works with a network of industry professionals in various fields that bring forth a wealth of practical hands-on knowledge and experience. These professionals help clients attain higher aspirations, drive the development of their sales channels, or establish them in a network of industry peers. For capital related needs, Next Step Advisors works with each client to clearly define and articulate the capital need that balances both the owners and potential investors' interests. Next Step Advisors then works with investment groups, investment advisors and individual private equity investors to secure funding reflective of the client's needs. Next Step Advisors will work on tactical matters with companies in the context of a larger strategic opportunity. This can include interim management, business planning, financial modeling, bridge financing and more. Next Step Advisors works with a network of experienced and talented executives ready to address a broad range of a client's tactical needs. All potential clients are evaluated with a thorough due diligence performed on select prospects to ensure that our client's Next Steps always produce extraordinary results.