Open Doors Consultancy | Business Growth, Networking & Marketing Solutions

Helping businesses expand their networks and generate growth

We connect clients with valuable partners and customers in key sectors. Your target audience and prospective customers are known to us through past experience & work in allied sectors.

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STEVE HALFORD, DIRECTOR

DAVE ROBERTSON, DIRECTOR

Steve and the team at Open Doors Consultancy have been invaluable. Their relationships, credibility, and commercial insight have opened doors that would’ve taken us years to reach on our own.

We deeply appreciate Open Doors Consultancy’s support, which has been invaluable due to their sector knowledge and connections.

If you're looking to break into the UK market with expert guidance, industry connections, and a proactive approach, I can't recommend Open Doors Consultancy highly enough

The team at Open Doors Consultancy have helped deliver a highly effective, aesthetically attractive LinkedIn outreach and prospect acquisition campaign, raising our brand identity and delivering new enquiries, projects and customers.

Their credibility, connections, and hands-on approach have helped us get in front of the right merchants, faster, and gain the traction we needed.

Thanks to their targeted outreach and deep industry relationships, we’ve already launched with a large Timber Merchant in the UK, with orders placed from June.

What we do

At Open Doors Consultancy, we pride ourselves on being specialist suppliers to professionals in the Construction and Building Materials Industries. However, our expertise extends far beyond that label, encompassing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and invaluable connections.

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Opening Doors to New Opportunities

We connect you with the right decision-makers to drive your business forward. Using our “Top-Down, Bottom-Up” strategy, we build awareness across your target audience while securing conversations at a senior level. Whether it’s generating leads, increasing market share, or opening new channels, we’re here to help you make the right connections that matter.

LinkedIn Marketing and Outreach

Turn LinkedIn into a lead-generating machine. Our proven outreach strategies and high-quality content work together to grow your network, engage your ideal customers, and generate leads on autopilot. By combining targeted messaging with an active and engaging presence, we ensure your brand stands out and attracts the right opportunities—so you can focus on running your business while the leads come in.

Digital Packages

From website development to SEO, PPC, and social media management, we deliver complete digital marketing packages designed to drive growth. Whether you’re looking to modernise your online presence, improve visibility, or attract new customers, our solutions ensure your brand stands out and resonates with the right audience.

Helping European Building Suppliers Launch in the UK

Breaking into the UK market can be challenging, but we make it seamless. We work with European building materials suppliers to identify opportunities, connect with key customers, and establish a presence in the UK. Through strategic planning, targeted outreach, and industry expertise, we help suppliers successfully position their products and grow in this competitive market.

What our clients say

At Bubo.ai, we leverage Al to assist Builders Merchants in improving critical performance areas, including maximising the profit value on every transaction, SKU, and customer, as well as identifying customer churn in time to prevent potential losses.

Our presentation at the recent NMBS Conference in Cyprus highlighted the growing momentum of Bubo adoption. To speed our growth, our collaboration with Steve and his team at Open Doors Consultancy (ODC) started from a recommendation from the Builders Merchants Federation. Translating the complexities of Al into terms meaningful for Builders Merchants can be challenging, but ODC’s long-standing relationships and proven track record have been instrumental in building confidence and interest. We deeply appreciate ODC’s support, which has been invaluable due to their sector knowledge and connections. As we continue on this exciting journey, we foresee nothing but positive outcomes from our partnership with ODC.

At Siparila, we take great pride in our Finnish roots, producing premium, factory-finished timber cladding and decorative products from sustainably managed forests. Our focus on quality, design, and durability has earned us customers across the globe.

Entering the UK market was an exciting step, and working with Open Doors Consultancy has helped us do it with confidence and clarity. Thanks to their targeted outreach and deep industry relationships, we’ve already launched with a large Timber Merchant in the UK, with orders placed from June. We’ve also been introduced to multiple major timber importers and distributors, and we’re actively building a strong pipeline of merchant and distributor interest. In a crowded marketplace, ODC’s positioning expertise and network have helped us stand out. Their team has made a real difference by helping us gain visibility and traction in exactly the right places.

Ontik was built from the ground up to solve a specific problem for Builders Merchants, streamlining payment collection from trade customers and integrating seamlessly into existing ERP systems.

Our automated platform simplifies the process, reduces admin, and improves cash flow. Many of our users have cut card fees and headcount, directly boosting their bottom line. But in this sector, great tech alone isn’t enough. The merchant world runs on relationships and trust. That’s where Steve and Dave at Open Doors Consultancy have been instrumental. Their credibility, connections, and hands-on approach have helped us get in front of the right merchants, faster, and gain the traction we needed. Working with Open Doors Consultancy hasn’t just opened doors, it’s helped us walk through them with confidence.

At QUAD, we set out to make life easier for Builders Merchants, bringing together all fenestration needs under one roof and building a user-friendly portal that simplifies everything from quoting to ordering.

Over the last 12 months, we’ve gained real traction with major merchants and buying groups, but delivering a great product isn’t enough on its own. The challenge has always been getting in front of the right people, at the right level, and with the right message. That’s where Steve and the team at Open Doors Consultancy have been invaluable. Their relationships, credibility, and commercial insight have opened doors that would’ve taken us years to reach on our own. We’re still in the early chapters of our journey, but with ODC by our side, the trajectory is clear. We’re excited about what’s next.

Working with Open Doors Consultancy has been a game-changer for Vial Doors and Windows as we’ve expanded into the UK market.

Breaking into a new region from Greece was a challenge, but Steve Halford and the team made the process easier and more effective than we could have imagined. Their extensive network in the building merchant and wider construction market has been invaluable in getting our high-end aluminium frame systems in front of the right people – key decision-makers who truly understand quality and innovation. Thanks to Steve and the team, we’ve not only connected with influential industry players but have also built lasting relationships that continue to drive growth. If you’re looking to break into the UK market with expert guidance, industry connections, and a proactive approach, I can’t recommend Open Doors Consultancy highly enough.

Our business is a very fast-moving, reactive business that meets the servicing, maintenance, repair and replacement needs of a demanding audience of industrial and commercial door users across the UK.

We’re growing and needed help to accelerate that even further, and the team at Open Doors Consultancy have helped deliver a highly effective, aesthetically attractive LinkedIn outreach and prospect acquisition campaign that to date, approaching 6 months, has done exactly what was claimed and delivered in a professionally friendly format, raising our brand identity and delivering new enquiries, projects and customers. In addition, I’ve also happily tapped into their wider commercial acumen and experience and taken good advice, from hard earned experience and knowledge, and found this to be an invaluable benefit in growing our business. I am happy to endorse their capabilities and being good people to seek assistance from.

Steve and their team have been courteous, engaging and professional in all the dealings to date and I am happy to confirm this recommendation & endorsement with any interested party who is looking to work with them.

As a Danish business looking to understand, and then potentially enter the UK market, in specialist products for niche markets, I decided to put Open Doors Consultancy to the test in aiding and progressing that prospective journey & I’m glad that I did. They had specific knowledge and decision-maker connections in one target market, and we have already gone through discussion and initial negotiation and are at ‘testing and evaluation’ stages. This was delivered in a relatively short timescale in 2025. On the second target product area, which I always knew would be challenging, high-quality research was undertaken with specific intelligence and feedback delivered promptly. I’m currently evaluating how to proceed, freshly armed with this knowledge and intelligence.

Our Work

Our expert team connects businesses with new markets, driving growth through targeted sales and marketing strategies. We open doors to valuable opportunities, helping clients build meaningful relationships and achieve lasting business success.

Our Packages

At ODC, we understand that different businesses have unique needs. To meet those varying demands, we offer three distinct levels of consultancy services, ranging from full-service partnerships to targeted, customisable solutions. Each service level is designed to provide value, flexibility, and measurable results based on your specific business goals. Of course every client is different so we also offer a bespoke package based on your business needs.

The ultimate consultancy package for transformational growth and business leadership.

Services Included:

Full-Spectrum Business Strategy Services: End-to-end planning and execution support.
Holistic Marketing & Branding Solutions: Integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
Sales & Business Development Leadership: Leadership in driving sales initiatives and closing deals.
Project Management Leadership: Overseeing complex projects to ensure success.
Comprehensive Market Research & Analysis: Continuous insights to stay ahead of market trends.
Customer Experience & Service Excellence Programs: Developing a customer-centric culture.
Operations Management Consulting: Transforming operations for efficiency and scalability.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Strategic financial guidance to support business objectives.

Strategic support for organisations seeking substantial growth and market expansion. Ideal for companies aiming to implement strategic initiatives for market expansion and increased revenue.

Services Included:

Comprehensive Business Strategy Development: Detailed planning for business growth.
Enhanced Marketing & Branding Services: Creating targeted campaigns to engage your audience.
Advanced Sales & Business Development Support: Tailored strategies for market penetration and customer acquisition.
Project Management Assistance: Guidance on executing projects efficiently.

Breaking new ground and exploring opportunities for growth with expert guidance.

Services Included:

Market Research & Analysis: In-depth studies to identify viable opportunities.
Pilot Program Development: Design and implementation of test strategies for new ventures.
Customer Experience & Service Excellence Training: Enhancing customer interactions to build loyalty.
Operations Management Support: Streamlining processes for optimal performance.

We can help you choose or design the right package to achieve your objectives.

If you’re unsure which service level best suits your business, please reach out for an initial consultation

Meet the team

Graham Bagby
Operations Director

Graham Bagby - Graham qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC before moving into a series of commercial roles in the telecoms sector at BT, EE, and TalkTalk Business. He has also held senior positions at Telecity (data centres) and Fourth (SaaS for the hospitality industry), as well as serving as an Operations Director in the recycling sector. A strong track record in transformative growth, operational efficiency, and effective stakeholder management has defined his career.

Andreas Papadimitriou
Export Director (Balkans)

Andreas Papadimitriou - With over 16 years of experience in international sales and business development, our Export Director (Balkans) brings a strong track record of driving growth across European markets. His expertise spans sales management, marketing strategy, and business development, and he plays a key role in helping Open Doors connect ambitious businesses from the Balkans with new commercial opportunities in the UK and beyond.