Business Strategy & Growth
Diagnosis, positioning and a 12-36 month growth plan with measurable objectives and a quarterly review rhythm.
What it is
Most Romanian SMEs grow reactively: a large client appears, people are hired, then a slow period arrives and everything contracts. Strategy consulting replaces this cycle with a deliberate plan: where you want to be in three years, in which markets and segments, with what offer and what genuine competitive advantage. We use classic tools – market analysis, positioning, unit economics, the business model canvas, OKRs – but apply them concretely to your numbers, not to theory. The result is a 20-30 page strategy document and a quarterly action plan that we track together.
Benefits
You sharpen your offer and audience, which makes marketing and sales twice as effective. You drop the products and clients that consume resources without margin. You have numerical objectives you can communicate to the team, the bank or investors. And you have an external partner who asks the uncomfortable questions and holds you accountable, quarter after quarter. Our experience spans media, eCommerce, services, transport, construction and fintech across Romania, the Republic of Moldova and Italy.
How we work
The diagnosis stage (two weeks) covers the analysis of the last 2-3 years of figures, interviews with the team and clients and an assessment of the competition. A one-day strategy workshop with founders and managers follows, where we set the direction and objectives. We write the strategy document and the four-quarter plan, then optionally provide monthly follow-up sessions. Pricing starts at EUR 249 for the diagnosis and workshop.
Who it's for
- SME founders with turnover between EUR 100,000 and 5 million
- Companies that have stalled or grown chaotically
- Family businesses preparing a new stage or succession
- Entrepreneurs entering a new market or launching a new line
What's included
- Financial and commercial diagnosis over the last 2-3 years
- Market, segment and competitor analysis
- Positioning and value proposition
- Strategy workshop with the leadership team
- Objectives and key results (OKRs) over 12-36 months
- Quarterly action plan with owners
- Monthly follow-up sessions (optional)
How we work
- 1
Diagnosis: figures, interviews, competition
- 2
One-day strategy workshop
- 3
Writing the strategy and quarterly plan
- 4
Presentation to the team and launch
- 5
Quarterly review and adjustment
Deliverables
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Start-Up Pack
For first-time founders: from idea to a working company, with everything set up properly.
One-time payment · excl. VAT
We register the company, choose the right activity codes, set up the bank account and working tools and explain your first-year tax obligations. You leave with a 90-day action plan and an hour of business consulting so you start with direction, not just paperwork.
- Company registration with the Trade Registry: name reservation, articles, filing
- Guidance on activity codes and the right tax regime
- Assistance with opening the bank account and electronic signature
- Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 set-up (e-mail on your own domain)
- Recommendation and initial set-up for accounting and invoicing
- Guide to first-year tax obligations and deadlines
- 90-day action plan for winning your first customers
- 1 hour of business consulting with a senior consultant
- 10% discount on your first website order
Business Plan Pack
For bank loans, investors or grant applications: a plan that gets past the committee.
One-time payment · excl. VAT
A complete business plan with market analysis, strategy, 3–5 year financial projections and risk scenarios, written in the format your bank or funding programme requires. Two working sessions with you and delivery in 10 working days.
- 2 working sessions (discovery + validation) with a senior consultant
- Market, competition and positioning analysis
- Business model, marketing and sales strategy
- 3–5 year financial projections: P&L, cash flow, break-even
- SWOT analysis and risk scenarios
- Format adapted to the bank's or funding programme's requirements
- 10-slide executive presentation (pitch deck)
- 1 revision round after the funder's feedback
- Delivered in 10 working days, in RO or EN
Growth Advisory
For managers and founders who want a consultant alongside them month after month, not just a report.
Subscription · excl. VAT
A senior consultant who knows your business and helps you make the right calls: monthly strategy sessions, analysis of the numbers, project prioritisation and direct access between meetings. The first 30 minutes are free, so we can see whether we are a good fit.
- 4 hours of consulting per month (on site or online)
- Monthly dashboard with your key business indicators (sales, margin, cash)
- Quarterly objectives plan with monthly progress reviews
- Direct WhatsApp/e-mail access between sessions, replies within 24 h
- Analysis and recommendations on pricing, processes and team
- Access to our partner network: accountants, lawyers, funders
- 15% discount on any other MATEGEO service while subscribed
- No long-term contract – month to month
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Frequently asked questions
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What EU funding is available for my company in 2026?+
In 2026 there are still open calls under the Regional Programmes (North-East, North-West etc.) for digitalisation and equipment, the Recovery and Resilience components for SMEs, national schemes such as Start-Up Nation and Micro-industrialisation, plus programmes for the Republic of Moldova. We run a free eligibility pre-assessment within 48 hours, and project writing starts at 590 EUR (EU Funding Pack), with a success fee only on approval.
How much does a business plan cost and how quickly is it ready?+
The Business Plan Pack costs 349 EUR and is ready in 10-14 working days: market analysis, 3-5 year financial model, cash-flow forecasts, SWOT analysis and a presentation for the bank or investors. For plans required by funding programmes we use the exact structure and scoring grid of that call, so the project scores as highly as possible at evaluation.
Can you help me set up a company in Romania or the Republic of Moldova?+
Yes. The Start-Up Pack (199 EUR) covers advice on the legal form, business activity codes, preparation of the Trade Register file, tax registration and the initial set-up of accounting and e-invoicing. For the Republic of Moldova we work through our sister company in Chișinău, and for Romanian citizens in Italy we offer complete remote assistance, including notarised power of attorney.
What does “digital transformation” actually mean for an SME?+
It means replacing paper, parallel spreadsheets and lost messages with a clear workflow: a CRM for customers and quotes, electronic invoicing integrated with the national e-invoicing and SAF-T systems, electronic signatures, stock management and automated reports. We start with a 2-3 day process audit, deliver a roadmap with priorities and costs, then implement in stages so your team does not stall during the transition.
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