Independent business strategy consultancy for ambitious Central West NSW business owners. From strategic planning to exit succession, we provide the clarity and framework to achieve measurable results.
Whether you need a clear direction, a performance turnaround or a structured exit, Apex provides the independent expertise to make it happen.
Facilitated planning sessions that produce a clear, actionable 3 to 5 year roadmap. We align your leadership team and convert goals into quarterly milestones you can track.
A rigorous diagnostic of your operations, financials, people and market position. We identify where value is being lost and map out a prioritised improvement plan.
Structured planning to maximise your business value ahead of a sale, management buyout or generational transfer. We prepare the business, the numbers and the story.
Board-ready financial models for capital raising, acquisitions, scenario planning and budget forecasting. We turn your numbers into a compelling picture for stakeholders and lenders.
Market positioning, competitive differentiation and go-to-market planning. We help you own a clear position in your market and build the systems to grow revenue with intention.
One-on-one executive coaching for business owners and senior leaders navigating growth, transition or complexity. Practical, direct and confidential coaching grounded in real-world experience.
All results are genuine, drawn from anonymised client engagements across Central West NSW. Specific business details are kept confidential.
A third-generation manufacturer with declining margins engaged Apex for a full performance review. We identified three areas of operational waste and redesigned their pricing structure.
An accounting practice owner engaged Apex 24 months before their intended retirement. We restructured operations to reduce key-person dependency and built a clean information memorandum for buyers.
A regional distributor wanted to expand but lacked a structured go-to-market framework. We built a market entry strategy covering two states and secured two new wholesale agreements.
Every Apex engagement follows a proven structure designed to deliver rapid clarity and sustained progress.
We invest time to understand your business deeply. Financials, operations, people, market, and your personal goals. No assumptions, no templates. Just rigorous discovery.
We build a tailored strategy with clear priorities, milestones and accountability structures. Every recommendation is grounded in evidence and calibrated for your capacity to execute.
We stay with you through implementation. Regular check-ins, course corrections, and accountability reviews ensure momentum. Results are tracked and shared transparently.
Answer five quick questions and get an instant read on how your business is tracking across the key strategic dimensions.
Most business owners have a sense that something is holding their growth back. This quick diagnostic surfaces the key risk areas in strategy, finance, operations, people and market position.
It takes under two minutes. Your results are private and not collected without your permission. Use it as a conversation starter for a no-obligation strategy call with David.
41 five-star reviews on Google. Here are three clients on what working with Apex Strategy Group meant for their business.
"David does not just give you a plan and walk away. He stays with you, holds you accountable, and genuinely cares about the outcome. Our business today is unrecognisable from where we started."
"We engaged David 18 months before selling. The preparation he put into our business made a significant difference to our final sale price. His exit planning process is exceptional and worth every dollar."
"I was sceptical about whether a consultant could add real value to a business like ours. David proved me wrong. His financial modelling for our expansion was exactly what our bank needed to approve the funding."
A 30-minute no-obligation call with David. No pitch, no pressure. Just a direct conversation about where your business is and where you want it to go.
Level 1, 88 Summer Street
Orange NSW 2800
David has advised over 80 businesses across manufacturing, professional services, retail, construction and agriculture in regional NSW. He brings board-level thinking to businesses that typically do not have access to it.
Most Apex clients turn over between $1M and $20M per year across a wide range of industries. We work particularly well with privately-owned businesses where the owner is directly involved. Smaller businesses can access our Leadership Coaching service as a cost-effective entry point.
Most engagements begin with a 3-month diagnostic and strategy phase, followed by an ongoing retainer for implementation support. Some clients engage for specific one-off projects like exit planning or financial modelling. All engagements begin with a free 30-minute discovery call.
Completely. Every Apex engagement is bound by a formal confidentiality agreement before any commercial information is shared. We do not discuss client situations with third parties and our case studies are always anonymised with client approval.
Yes. David regularly works with clients in Bathurst, Dubbo, Parkes, Forbes, Mudgee and across Central West NSW. Approximately 40% of our work is conducted remotely via video and phone, so geography is rarely a barrier. We are happy to travel for key workshops and presentations.