Values matter in business. That’s why we’ve put them on our website. 

We believe in…

Relationships: are at the core of everything we do. It’s critical to you that your advisors are people you know, like and trust. The better we know each other, the more we understand each other and the more we can help each other. Strong relationships lead to better outcomes.

Honesty: It’s the foundation of every relationship. We will always tell you what you need to hear, even if you don’t want to hear it. If we make a mistake, we’ll tell you about it and work with you to fix it. Being honest with each other helps us achieve better outcomes.

Trust: without trust, it’s hard to succeed. We ask you to trust us to help you guide your business to a better place. We trust you to implement the changes we agree on. We trust each other enough to challenge each other when we disagree. Trust leads to better outcomes. 

Team-work: We work together in partnership; building on each other’s strengths and being comfortable enough to point out where things can improve. Strong teams achieve better outcomes.

Our Mission: is to demonstrate that running a small business should be rewarding, satisfying, enjoyable and profitable.

Our Purpose: is to improve the lives of the people we work with and to make a real, positive difference to their business.

Meet Our Team

Paul Shaw is a professional business coach and mentor, dedicated to helping small and medium sized businesses achieve their vision. He offers ‘hands on’ support to business owners, enabling them to overcome their business challenges and helping them to achieve their aspirations for growth. 

Paul has 30 years’ experience in senior leadership roles in the hospitality, entertainment and leisure sectors, leading high-performance teams across multiple disciplines, including sales, marketing, product and development.  Paul’s experience spans start-ups, SMEs and publicly traded companies. Furthermore, he sees more similarities than differences between business of all sizes and sectors.

Paul really likes getting under the bonnet of businesses and helping owners to reach the next level. He is a skilled strategist, but also likes to ‘do’.

Reviews and Testimonials:

  • “Paul Shaw at Mercatus Consulting has been advising us for many years. He has helped us in just about every aspect of our business, which includes strategy, marketing and dealing with unforeseen circumstances such as adapting the Business to operate as effectively as possible during the lockdown that was imposed due to Covid.

    Paul’s experience, intelligence and ability to help us navigate the challenges that our business has faced over the years, together with his knack for identifying an opportunity for growth which was not on our radar, have been invaluable to us.

    I would not hesitate to recommend Paul to any Business owners who need support to grow and operate their business.”

    Grahame Dean
    Aspray Richmond

  • "Paul Shaw's coaching at Mercatus Consulting is a catalyst for success; his guidance transformed my approach to business and drove remarkable results."

    Robbie Hillhouse
    Pinnacle Plumbing

  • "Paul Shaw's expertise at Mercatus Consulting is unparalleled; his coaching not only improved my business acumen but also significantly boosted our bottom line."

    Jeremy Chadwick
    Yellow Dot

  • "Mercatus Consulting, led by Paul Shaw, provided invaluable coaching that revolutionized the way I approach challenges and opportunities in my business."

    Liz Killip
    Will Power

  • "Paul Shaw's coaching style at Mercatus Consulting is a perfect blend of wisdom and practicality, resulting in tangible improvements in my business performance."

    Vanessa Cardwell

  • "Grateful for the transformative impact of Paul Shaw's coaching at Mercatus Consulting—it's like having a strategic partner dedicated to your business success."

    Robert Gale

  • "Mercatus Consulting and Paul Shaw have been instrumental in my business journey; the tailored coaching approach has been a key factor in achieving my goals."

    Rob Holmes
    Vinegar Creative

Get in Touch

Ready to take your business to the next level? Contact us today to discuss your needs, schedule a free one-hour initial consultation, or enquire about our services. We're here to support you on your journey to success.