Charting a Digital Future for the Welsh Economy:

Developing "Digitally Networked Businesses" in the key sectors of the Welsh economy [more...]

Value for Money & Benefits Realisation in Public Sector Projects

Developing a knowledge transfer partnership to develop and evaluate project evaluation methodologies [more...]

Professional Services Automation

Enterprise Resource Planning for the service industry [more...]

Plotting a Course for Natural Motion

Establishing a character animation technology business in the competitive and vibrant computer games and motion picture marketplaces [more...]

Management Consulting

AP Benson provides a range of consulting services that help clients to improve business processes and to select, procure and implement the latest in business information and communications technologies. We also bring business, financial and technology management skills for the strategic development of client businesses. We have worked with start-ups, established companies and turnaround & recovery situations on areas such as business plans, operational strategies, undertaking market analyses and fund raising.

Economic Development

AP Benson has experience in programme design, project evaluation and impact studies enabling us to undertake a range of Economic Development projects. Our strong focus allied to hard analytical skills, market research, stakeholder engagement and secondary market sources allows us to assist SME businesses and address specific business sectors. Our research has included improving current qualitative and quantitative approaches to project and programme evaluation and codifying tools and techniques.

Featured case study

Science Parks: A Hub of Activity?

Our work on the development of the Innovation Centre at Howbery Park for HR Wallingford Ltd. included a feasibility assessment of the development of "Science Parks" and similar business start up accommodation, together with the provision of business development and mentoring for businesses who become tenants.

Featured published paper

Investigation of the options available for setting up an Energy Services Company (ESCO)

As organisations strive to reduce their carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency and reduce costs, many are looking to new and innovative ways of generating and saving energy. One solution has been the use of Energy Services Companies, (ESCOs) to create innovative business and technological strategies for energy generation.