Consulting for SMEs and Startups: From Blocks to Results
We identify what's holding your business back, analyze your AI maturity, define a clear strategy, and support its execution to maximize sales and profitability.
Do any of these sound familiar?
issues?
Many businesses don't fail due to a lack of effort, but because they repeat the same obstacles over and over again.
- Growth has stagnated.
- Sales are not taking off.
- Marketing disconnected from results.
- Untapped digital channels.
- You're not taking advantage of AI to save time.
- Each area works in different directions.
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Our methodology: The R&R route in 5 clear phases
Analysis, strategy, and action to solve structural problems and achieve sustainable results.
Method perfected over 20 years, and tools specifically designed to diagnose, plan and unlock the growth potential of companies.
- Accurate diagnosis – We identify real blocks and opportunities.
- Strategy and roadmap – We defined a clear plan to move forward with focus.
- Operational planning – Well-defined processes, responsible parties, and deadlines.
- Professional execution – Key actions with your team that have a real impact.
- Measurement and delivery – Clear results and transfer of capabilities.
Modular services tailored to your needs
You can book the complete R&R Route or just the modules you need.
Business Transformation (Complete Consulting)
A comprehensive service that combines diagnosis, strategy, execution, and measurement to resolve structural blocks and leave your team ready to move forward without external dependence.
Intelligent AI Integration
We incorporate artificial intelligence in a practical way into key processes to improve productivity, analysis, and personalization in your business.
Competitive Marketing Plan
We designed a clear and actionable marketing plan that combines short-term impact with a sustainable strategy to attract and convert customers.
Business and Growth Diagnosis
We identify why your business is stagnating, analyze sales, processes and marketing, and detect the most immediate growth opportunities.
Advanced Digital Strategy
We audit your digital presence and improve assets, processes, and customer experience so that your company can compete in today's environment.
Team Alignment and Training
We ensure that your entire team works with the same objectives, tools, and methods, guaranteeing the adoption of the strategy and operations.
Total transparency from day one
What's included
- Personalized interviews
- Strategic and operational review
- Competitive analysis
- Workshops or sessions with teams
- Individualized support
What we deliver
- Executive Diagnostic Report
- Presentation of the strategic plan
- Editable roadmap
- Final session for delivery and explanation
- Supplementary documentation
Why choose us over other options?
| Traditional consulting firm | Marketing agency | Star signing from within | Direction & Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy + execution | ✘ No | ✘ No | ⚠ Uncertain | ✔ Yes |
| Team alignment | ✘ No | ✘ No | ⚠ Uncertain | ✔ Yes |
| Digital integration + AI | ✘ No | ⚠ Limited | ⚠ Uncertain | ✔ Yes |
| Transfer of capabilities | ✘ No | ✘ No | ⚠ Uncertain | ✔ Yes |
Results that speak for themselves
Digital strategy and integrated campaigns for Nike App, partners and loyalty.
In collaboration with El Corte Inglés, JD Sports and other key partners, my development and execution of SEO, SEM and CRM strategies boosted the brand's digital sales.
📈 Result: +90% growth in 2020.
Boosting digital marketing and e-commerce campaigns with major retailers such as Inditex and Mango.
Brand repositioning and new digital strategy during budget reduction.
Do you want to know all the details of the service?
Download the complete fact sheet with phases, examples and specific benefits.
Ready to take the next step?
If our services match what you're looking for, you can book a working session. Free and without obligation.
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We answer your most common questions

It depends on the project's size. In most cases, the diagnosis and roadmap are delivered within 3 to 5 weeks. If implementation support is included, it can take 2 to 4 months.
Fully customizable. The R&R Route allows you to adjust the scope and intensity of the project according to your resources, team size, and business stage. We work with startups, SMEs, and established companies.
Unlike many consulting firms that only deliver a report, our Ruta R&R methodology combines diagnosis, strategy, operational plan, execution with your team, and final measurement, all with a clear scope, contractable modules, and capacity transfer so you can continue without external dependence.
Yes. Some companies contact us just for the diagnostic, others to review their current strategy or to support them in specific phases. The R&R Route is flexible and adapts to your needs.
AI is only incorporated when it provides real value, identifying key tasks to optimize, selecting appropriate tools, integrating them into your processes, and training your team to use them effectively, safely, and in alignment with strategic objectives.
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Our way of understanding consulting
In Direction & Results, we converted the strategic consulting for SMEs and startups in tangible actions. We identify the obstacles limiting your growth, define a clear strategy, and support you in its execution to maximize your sales and competitiveness.
Our method, The R&R Route, adapts to your reality: we analyze your processes, prioritize high-impact solutions, and work side-by-side with your team to guarantee measurable results. We align with the standards of the European Commission for SMEs and we apply methodologies endorsed by the Institute for Business Competitiveness (ICE), ensuring that every step is geared towards reactivating your business.
If you need to overcome stagnation, optimize resources, or integrate innovation, we help you gain clarity and execute with focus. Transforming your company is urgent to compete in a demanding market.











