The Benefits of Working with SMEs
The UK government has made a pledge that one third of central government spend will go to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) directly or through the supply chain. SMEs play a vital role in driving the UK's economic growth, many client organisations are now looking to increase SME participation in their supply chains. But what are some of the benefits of working with SMEs like Olive Jar Digital when it comes to public frameworks?
Bespoke Service and Improved Compliance
Flatter hierarchies and reduced bureaucracy can improve an SMEs productivity, creativity and communication, enabling a better responsiveness to client needs. A highly bespoke service offered by the best small businesses will maximise direct communications with decision-makers and client delivery teams. With less layers of communication, employees at all levels at Olive Jar Digital communicate directly and openly, allowing them to make recommendations to the client and move forward without any red tape. Our clients have access to more senior members of the Company which contribute to much higher levels of accountability and tracking to help tailor a bespoke digital service solution.
Cost Competitiveness
Price-based competition often reigns amongst small businesses and can therefore drive SMEs to bid more competitive rates, enabled by lower overheads compared to larger firms. Increased involvement of SMEs in supply chains can potentially reduce costs for clients. At Olive Jar Digital; we have the flexibility to align our pricing with market demand and continuously review overheads to offer clients best value for money.
Driving Innovation
Technology has been one of the driving forces of change in the digital business landscape. Companies can no longer rely on long term planning but have to adapt quickly in order to survive. To be able to cope with the uncertain and evolving environment; Olive Jar Digital have implemented a different approach to working; ‘agile working’ which allows our teams to be flexible and adapt/react rapidly to new changes and demands. We are able to implement smarter solutions and innovative ways of delivering our client’s projects.
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