Our Method


At METHOD Consulting, we approach every engagement through the lens of the business lifecycle — whether assessing a company, a business unit, or a specific function. Understanding where the business stands is the first step in determining what it truly needs to move forward.

Once the current stage is identified — whether it’s launch, scaling, transformation, M&A, or distress — we assess which financial, operational, or structural elements are misaligned with that phase. These gaps often reveal the root causes of inefficiencies, underperformance, or stalled progress.

We then develop a focused, actionable plan to close those gaps — prioritizing clarity, execution, and measurable impact. From establishing scalable controls and redesigning reporting frameworks to realigning structure with strategy, our goal is to equip the organization to operate at the level its ambitions require.

Business Lifecycle


Every business progresses through distinct phases — from launch through growth to maturity, and in some cases, disstress to recovery. Each stage presents its own set of strategic priorities, operational challenges, and functional requirements, that must be addressed to advance to the next stage.

The business lifecycle framework, widely used by Big-4 advisors and strategy professionals, offers a structured approach to anticipating these dynamics, identifying performance gaps, and aligning strategy, structure, and resources with the specific demands of the current stage.

A timeline chart illustrating stages in business growth and decline, including startup, growth, expansion, maturity, recovery, and wind-down, with specific activities like governance, documentation, structuring, reporting, transformation, and assessment at each stage.