how we make a difference

frattempo are interim management professionals who lead commercial programmes, manage change, head ‘special projects’, set up new ventures or bring temporary specialist skills when client businesses need them. On occasion we are asked to fill a strategic temporary gap in the management team of a business. We are UK based but regularly work internationally.

People like what we do and how we do it and our work usually focuses around 4 main areas:
• Making things happen
• Creating something from nothing
• Fixing things
• Leaving a legacy

Gill Budgell is an Interim Publisher and Consultant for print & digital educational publishers with product, project, writing & research expertise.

Kevin Price is an Interim Commercial and Marketing Executive with particular expertise in driving expansion in the Health & Beauty and Consumer Products sectors.

publishing

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Another frattempo client project wins industry award in 2012

18/03/2012 By Leave a Comment

Gill Budgell (centre) of frattempo was Consultant Publisher in the Rising Stars team who were delighted to accept a major category award at the prestigious Education Resources Awards (ERAs). Dockside Reading Scheme won the category for best Special Education Needs (SEN) resource at the gala event after being chosen by an independent panel of education experts. Ray Barker, Director of BESA, … [Read More...]

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frattempo client wins 2012 BETT industry award

14/01/2012 By Leave a Comment

Gill Budgell of frattempo was delighted to have been part of the award-winning team from Oxford University Press  at the 2012 BETT awards held in London. Oxford Owl, a free educational site offering literacy and numeracy advice for parents, beat a tough line up of competing entries to win the category for Digital Collections and Resource Banks. Judges thought that this comprehensive product would … [Read More...]

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consumer products

Mens skincare goes glocal

20/02/2012 By Leave a Comment

A previous blog referred to the potential in male skincare with the increasing attention to personal appearance. European demand is fuelled by a consumer desire to maintain a youthful appearance. Consequently, Western Europe has seen a focus on anti-fatigue/ stress or anti-aging effects. Experts suggest that the traditional categories (shaving products & razors) in Europe’s 5 largest … [Read More...]

Indian consumer markets see profound change

29/11/2011 By Leave a Comment

The growth in demand for consumer products in India is seeing even more profound change. A recent Nielsen conference in New Delhi highlights good news for international brand owners : - the desire for premium products - interest in indulgent treats - a shift from commodity to brand purchasing - more regular adoption of previously luxury products - growing interest in trialling new … [Read More...]

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publishing

Another frattempo client project wins industry award in 2012

Gill Budgell (centre) of frattempo was Consultant Publisher in the Rising Stars team who were delighted to accept a … [Read More...]

frattempo client wins 2012 BETT industry award

Gill Budgell of frattempo was delighted to have been part of the award-winning team from Oxford University Press  at … [Read More...]

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health & beauty

Beauty business embraces social media

Beauty marketing budgets allocations are shifting rapidly to reflect the surge of on line usage via social … [Read More...]

Fragrance category enters troubled waters

With economic circumstances in Western Europe looking darker, and increasing pressure on emerging markets, recent … [Read More...]

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international business

Latest mood music simply reflects old challenges

Not a day goes by without the UK press featuring the need and benefits for UK companies to pursue international business … [Read More...]

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consumer products

Mens skincare goes glocal

A previous blog referred to the potential in male skincare with the increasing attention to personal appearance. … [Read More...]

Indian consumer markets see profound change

The growth in demand for consumer products in India is seeing even more profound change. A recent Nielsen conference in … [Read More...]

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interim management

Interim resourcing – a real help in tough times

For businesses gearing up for change or needing a special project set up and implemented, using professional interim … [Read More...]

Harvard Business School can’t be wrong

A recent summary of work undertaken by the Harvard professor, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, had a strong resonance with me given … [Read More...]

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