Melbourne VIC · Business & Consulting

Consulting Services Built Around Your Business

Melton Rea Pty Ltd delivers practical, hands-on consulting across six core areas — strategy, financial planning, operations, governance, growth and project delivery. Every engagement is scoped clearly, quoted at a fixed fee and led by senior consultants who work directly with your team.

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What We Do

We work with small and mid-sized businesses, family enterprises and not-for-profit organisations across Melbourne and greater Victoria. No two businesses are the same, so every service below is tailored to your circumstances, your budget and your timetable. If you are not sure which area you need, start with a free initial consultation and we will point you in the right direction.

Not located in the CBD? No problem — see the full list of regions we cover on our service areas page.

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Business Strategy & Advisory

Clear direction and confident decisions. We work with owners and leadership teams to define where the business is heading and the practical steps required to get there — from strategic planning through to board-ready and investor-ready documentation.

What’s included

Strategic planning workshops and facilitation
Market, competitor and customer analysis
Business model and revenue stream review
KPI frameworks and performance scorecards
Business plans, board papers and investor summaries

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Financial Planning & Analysis

Better numbers, better decisions. We help you understand the financial drivers of your business, strengthen cash flow and build forecasts you can genuinely plan around — without the jargon.

What’s included

Budgets and rolling forecasts
Cash-flow modelling and working capital reviews
Management reporting and dashboards
Pricing, margin and profitability analysis
Financial feasibility and investment appraisals

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Operations & Process Improvement

Streamline how work gets done. We review your day-to-day operations end to end, identify bottlenecks and redesign processes so your team spends more time on work that adds value.

What’s included

Process mapping and redesign
Operational cost and efficiency reviews
Supplier, procurement and inventory reviews
Systems, tools and workflow recommendations
Service delivery and quality frameworks

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Governance, Compliance & Risk

Protect what you have built. We help you put sensible structures, policies and risk controls in place — practical measures that satisfy stakeholders without drowning your team in red tape. Where specialist legal or tax input is required, we coordinate directly with your advisers.

What’s included

Governance frameworks and committee support
Business risk assessments and mitigation plans
Policies, procedures and documentation
Compliance health checks and due diligence support
Crisis management and continuity planning

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Growth & Market Development

Grow with a plan, not guesswork. Whether you are launching a new offer, entering a new market or chasing sustainable growth, we turn ambition into a costed, sequenced roadmap your team can act on.

What’s included

Market research and customer insights
Go-to-market and launch strategies
Sales channel and partnership reviews
Growth roadmaps with milestones and budgets
Tender, bid and grant submission support

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Project & Change Management

Deliver change without derailing the business. We plan, lead and embed projects — from system implementations to restructures — so improvements stick long after the project formally ends.

What’s included

Project scoping, planning and scheduling
Program governance and progress reporting
Change management and staff communication plans
Interim management and backfill support
Post-implementation reviews and benefits tracking

Ways to Engage

Choose the level of support that suits your business. Every option is quoted at a fixed, agreed fee before work begins — no hourly-rate surprises.

One-Off Advisory Session

A focused session to work through a specific issue — a pricing decision, a cash-flow worry, a growth idea. You leave with clear, written recommendations and a practical next step.

Project Engagements

A defined scope, timeline and set of deliverables — ideal for business plans, process redesigns, market assessments and compliance reviews. Fixed-fee quote provided upfront.

Ongoing Advisory

Regular monthly support as a sounding board for you and your leadership team — combining financial oversight, operational advice and accountability against your plan.

How We Work

Every engagement follows the same transparent path. You will always know what we are doing, why it matters and what it costs. Our senior consultants have advised businesses across retail, trades, professional services, manufacturing and the not-for-profit sector.

No jargon, no lock-in contracts and no juniors learning on your dime — just experienced advice, delivered at a pace that suits you.

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Initial Consultation

A free, no-obligation conversation about your business, your goals and the challenges you are facing.

Proposal & Quote

A written proposal setting out scope, deliverables, timeline and a fixed fee — so there are no surprises.

Discovery & Assessment

We review your operations, financials and market position to get a genuine picture of where you stand.

Recommendations & Delivery

Practical, prioritised recommendations — plus hands-on support to put them into action alongside your team.

Review & Next Steps

We measure outcomes together, refine the approach and agree the right next priorities for your business.

Ready to Move Your Business Forward?

Tell us what you are working on and we will respond within one business day with honest advice on how we can help — and exactly what it will cost.

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