the ability to judge well; insight. [from Latin: sharpness, from acuere to sharpen, from acus needle]

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Acumen Business Services Ltd We are an independent consultancy practice, specialising in Business Continuity, Risk and Information Security Management. Our consultants have a wealth of practical experience of : Business Continuity Management and IT Disaster Recovery Planning, including real-life experience of invocation and recovery; Risk assessment and mitigation; Implementation of Information Security Management systems; Counter terrorist/activist analysis and protection; Crisis communications. We are focussed on delivering quality consultancy services, not selling software products or recovery services. Our independence enables us to offer truly impartial advice. Our innovative style is based upon a sound working knowledge of industry best practice and a partnership approach with our clients. Acumen has the skills and experience to assist companies to implement effective and workable solutions and plans for Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security. We believe that there is no substitute for practical, hands-on experience. What we do: We do... Use experienced consultants Work as part of the client's team, with the emphasis on working with rather than for them Present issues and solutions in a simple and straightforward way Offer practical solutions based on real-life experience Tailor deliverables to our clients' requirements Charge competitive fees Recognise our clients as individuals with differing needs Work in our clients' best interests Share our knowledge and experience Aim to leave the client self sufficient and not reliant on external support What we don't do: We don't... Bring a senior consultant to the sales meeting then assign a trainee to manage your project Claim to know your business better than you do Try to blind you with science Charge extortionate fees for "off the shelf", easy to deliver solutions Stick rigidly to an inflexible methodology, whether it suits the assignment or not Recommend inappropriate solutions

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