What our clients say

Greg Sasges, Corporate Lawyer
I have reviewed a significant number of plans in my career and this one is one of the most comprehensive, impressive and well edited plans I have received from a venture company.

Roger Williams, Sr. Managing Director, International Biofuel Partners, Ltd.
2ic Strategy Group provided the critical support we needed to launch our company. Robert McPhail's indefatigable industry research, keen insights in the preparation of our business plan, and unsurpassed financial modeling allowed us to punch far above our weight in a rapidly growing industry. We received the best value for consulting dollars that I have seen in my 25-year business career.

Leslie E. Maerov, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Communications Inc.
We knew how important it was to develop a solid business plan, but the speed of our development and the daily demands on our executive team never allowed us to properly focus our planning efforts. Robert McPhail and 2ic led the entire process and focused us on the most critical issues. The depth of supporting research and extraordinary effort in refining the final product have strengthened our story and demonstrably improved our access to capital.

Patricia Medina Talbert, Kalaimoku Counselor, Kawerau Geothermal Project
I always marvel at your ability to translate the project into a numerical image.

Greg Wilkie, President, SaskAlta Base Oils Corporation
Your research and ability to convey information in a clear and precise manner allowed stakeholders and potential investors to comprehend and assess the opportunity presented. Your services have exceeded our expectations.

John Hamilton, President, Network Entertainment
We are taking a major next step in our development as a company, and we needed sophisticated financial advisory services and access to capital. Simply put, 2ic ‘made the cut.

John Lawson, President, Bombardier Aircraft Division
It's an effective document that we can be proud of. I believe it is well aimed at the target financial market. The business plan conveys a company that has unique technology, sound management and a well-conceived plan and understanding of the market and its future. I have enjoyed working with Robert on the plan.

Ian Brodie, Westin Capital Inc.
We have worked with 2ic Strategy Group for a number of years. They have developed into a core part of our venture capital decision making process as our "go to" advisors for initial investment opportunity due diligence. They always produce timely, concise and extremely insightful research and analysis.

Daniel J. Worden, Entrepreneur and Author
When it came time to liquidate my holdings in the public company I founded, I turned to 2ic for help in understanding my alternatives. Not only did I receive valuable insight, but Robert McPhail entered into negotiations on my behalf and improved the deal. I recommend 2ic without reservation to anyone looking for a knowledgeable advisor who is squarely in your corner.

Robert Thast, CEO, Floran Technologies Inc.
Your extraordinary research capabilities, in-depth market analysis and unparalleled commitment and dedication to our project, has resulted in a business and financial plan that has met with acceptance and compliments from all of the financial institution managers we have presented it to.

L. Taylor, President, NVI Payment Solutions Inc.
Through your hard work, patience, due diligence and experience our management team has been able to achieve a cohesive, well articulated strategy that has alleviated our "overwhelming" view of our market place. We now have the tools to focus on what the important issues are and how to execute successfully, the goals and tactics developed. On a personal level, the executive coaching I have received has been nothing short of a life saver.

Susan Longva, Vice-Chairperson, Burnaby Children's Centres Society
The Burnaby Children's Centres Society is a non-profit organization operating two facilities ($4 million capital cost) established in 1995 by BC Hydro and the City of Burnaby to provide affordable quality child care. Two years after start-up, the Society faced financial difficulties, leadership deficiencies (termination of two Executive Directors), labour relations issues and potentially, closure.

2ic Strategy Group was brought in as turn-around specialists and their achievements include: year-end financial surplus recorded by the Society (with no fee increases) and successful negotiation of the first collective agreement with a major Provincial union. At the conclusion of this assignment, the Province of BC selected our facilities as the benchmark for the management of quality child care facilities in the Lower Mainland.

Hansjorg Lochbichler, President, Hester Creek Estate Winery
Taking the time to work through a detailed review of my business was not easy. Fortunately, Robert is very sharp and had the ability to quickly understand my business and apply the knowledge. These initial tasks identified a new direction for Hester Creek that involved finding a strategic partner. I was pleased to have 2ic speak to potential investors on our behalf. Ultimately, Boltons Capital Corp., a public company was introduced and an agreement was reached to sell Hester Creek. You will certainly find that Robert will challenge the norms with insight and imagination.

Guy Martineau, CFO, NewTech Group International Inc.
After reviewing the business plan several times, I would like to congratulate you and your team for an excellent job. The business plan is technical but it describes very well the environment in which the Company is evolving. The business opportunity is well described and the attributes of the new technology are well put in value. The marketing and licensing strategies are very well thought out and are rarely as well explained as they are now. Overall, his is one of the best business plans that I have had the opportunity to study in the past few years.