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Ross McLellan

Ross is a multi-skilled business adviser with extensive experience, assisting with the execution of projects and growth of ventures across a wide range of sectors.

Financial Services

Hospitality Sector

Residential Care

Mineral Exploration

Modus Operandi

Explorus employs a close, personal method to find suitable clients and work alongside them to project completion.

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Step 1

Ross identifies his clients from recommendations and introductions, ascertaining if they are the right fit for his portfolio.

Step 2

All projects begin with a no-charge, full and frank conversation to ensure a good match before any commitment is made.

Step 3

Terms of engagement are agreed and the project commences, although projects are frequently extended or amended according to changing circumstances. Flexibility is something Ross is pleased to offer all his clients.

Step 4

All projects conclude with a wash-up meeting to consider the future and potentially extend an engagement or transfer the client to a trusted service provider, if their needs require further specialist advice.

Realisation

Meet the deadline, achieve the goal and sign-off

Updates

Regular meetings to discuss progress and changes to plans

Project Planning

Scheduling

Goals, deadlines and methodology are discussed and mapped out

Each project will be planned and executed to pre-agreed schedules that are realistic yet ambitious.

Projects are tailored to suit the assignment and can be easily upgraded or amended at any point to ensure the best results for all.

Brainstorm

Mind-mapping, group sessions, one-2-ones: whatever works best for you to start the ball rolling

Case Study

Duck’s Inn

Ross has been advising Malcolm Duck, former owner of Duck’s Inn, Aberlady since 2017.

Initially he worked closely with Malcolm and his team to develop the business within the golfing community, cementing its position as the leading golf hotel in East Lothian.

As Malcolm approached retirement, Ross worked on preparing the site for sale, introduced the buyer and in 2023, completed due diligence and concluded the sale of the hotel to The Wirefox Group.

current projects

Civerinos Pizza

Ross has been advising Michele Civiera, founder of the Civerinos Pizza chain, since 2019. They are currently involved with expansion plans, both in terms of static restaurants and mobile facilities, aiming for the group to grow throughout Scotland in the coming decade.

Western Gold Exploration

Ross is the CEO of Western Gold Exploration, a junior mineral exploration company, listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange, curently undertaking a drilling campaign in Argyll, Scotland.

Hometrust Care

Ross has been providing advice to Alyson Joyce, owner of Hometrust Care, for over a decade. Ross provides ongoing business support with her residential care homes which are spread across the North of England.

Prospects

Ross’ typical clients are small to medium-sized businesses turning over between £1m and £10m.

Ross always aligns himself with the owners of the businesses he supports, in order to thoroughly understand their operation and needs.

He helps each one in a different way, depending on their exact circumstances and has therefore been involved with Management Buy Outs, Management Buy Ins, Employee Ownership Trusts and Reverse Takeovers.

Recent work has undertaken has included: