On an autumn morning back in October 2013, a friend (and now, Partner) and I started thinking about TSB for the first time. Having worked in both industry and consulting, we understood the nuances and unique pain points felt by consultants and clients, and we were eager to fill this void and provide cutting edge and more importantly, pragmatic solutions to small and mid-sized companies. And all this, without the massive overheads of the bigger consulting firms. Affordable and pragmatic were our two driving forces, at the time, and gladly, we have remained true to them all these years.
An idea that germinated over a cup of coffee took another 6 months of advanced discussions with various stakeholders, internal and external. This involved going back to some of our mentors, ex-bosses, friends, families, everyone. We had our fair share of sceptics, and also people extremely positive about what we were seeking to achieve. Each of them taught us something new, something to take with us in what was going to be an arduous, but exciting journey of creating and establishing a brand, running a business, acquiring clients and providing the kind of solutions we always backed ourselves to provide.
It started with two partners, two interns and one client, and barely any money to pay our bills! It started with our office expenses being more than our fee! It started with a struggle to make payroll every month. But it also started with us having a plan, and believing in it, and backing ourselves to pull it off. It started with us cutting out all background noise and focussing on the task at hand.
6 years later, we have consistently recorded double digit revenue growths over the years. Our offices have expanded to the UAE and UK, addressing the wider MENA and European markets through these offices.
And the milestones have been heart-warming. We have helped launch FMCG brands. We have set up Angola’s first super speciality hospital. We have constructed a chain of dialyses centres in Africa and Nepal. We have orchestrated efficient supply chains of quality medicines across 3 continents. We have created new product lines for F&B giants in Asia. We have forayed into the mining sector in Oman. Whether you are a real estate firm in Dubai or a chemical factory in Delhi, we have you covered!
Our projects have spanned over 25 countries (see map below). We have partnered with key stakeholders in these countries. We have worked with governments and semi government institutions. Our consulting teams have grown, and we have optimized internal processes to provide sustainable career paths for everyone choosing to work with us. This, and so much more.