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Business Consulting and AI

Business Consulting sharpens your course, AI delivers it every day.

For directors and business owners, in Belgium and internationally.

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  1. Business Consultingstrategy and business modelStrategy, business model and growth: SBC sharpens the course of your business.
  2. Business Consultinggovernance and organisationOrganisation and governance: SBC as interim CEO or COO, non-⁠executive director or sparring partner.
  3. AI Consultingwhich AI fitsSBC determines with you which AI you need, want and can use, across all your processes.
  4. AI EngineeringAI that worksSBC builds those AI systems and automations to measure, with its own team, at a fixed price.
Three services, one partner

Business Consulting and AI, stronger together.

Business Consulting, AI Consulting and AI Engineering for directors and business owners, in Belgium and internationally. We support you in every aspect of your business, from the course you set to the way your organisation delivers on it every day. And we build and implement the AI systems that support your business processes, from process automation and AI agents to chatbots and reporting.

01Consulting

Business Consulting

Strategy, governance and execution

  • Strategy and governance
  • Commercial growth
  • Financial steering
  • Interim management
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AI Consulting

Advice on which AI fits you

  • AI strategy
  • AI readiness
  • AI policy and governance
  • Free AI Opportunity Scan
Discover AI Consulting 03AI

AI Engineering

AI systems that work, built by SBC

  • Process automation
  • AI agents
  • Links with your systems
  • Data and reporting
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Free, no obligation

Two free scans. Choose your starting point.

Is your question about the direction of your business, or about what AI can do in your processes? Each scan gives you an honest picture straight away, with no obligation.

Business Consulting

Direction Scan

Where does your business stand, and where is your biggest lever?

Questions about your business, statements on direction, organisation and numbers, and your bottleneck and ambition.

  • 6 steps
  • 7 minutes
  • Free
What you get
  • Your score out of 100 across four pillars, straight on screen
  • Your biggest lever and your priorities
  • A personal 90-⁠day plan

For business owners, directors and shareholders.

Take the Direction Scan7 min · free
AI Consulting

AI Opportunity Scan

Where does AI save time or money in your processes?

Short questions about your work, your time, your data and your systems.

  • 5 steps
  • 5 minutes
  • Free
What you get
  • A report by email with your score out of 100
  • The AI applications that deliver the most
  • A 90-⁠day roadmap

For companies that want to put AI to concrete use.

Take the AI Opportunity Scan5 min · free

Not sure? If it is about strategy, organisation or governance, choose the Direction Scan. If it is about work that AI can take over or speed up, choose the AI Opportunity Scan. Already know what you want built? Request a free project scan.

How it works

Three steps, always the same.

Business Consulting, AI Consulting and AI Engineering all start in the same way.

  1. 1Free

    Free scan or project scan

    A short intake and needs analysis. You choose the entry point that fits your question.

    Start the Direction Scan Start the AI Opportunity Scan Request an AI project
  2. 2

    In-⁠depth intake via Teams

    The Direction Call: two hours via Teams, € 600 excl. VAT, paid in advance.

    Book a Direction Call
  3. 3

    Three reports

    Within two working days you receive:

    • Problem analysis
    • Solution and advice
    • Implementation method

If you want to continue, you receive a proposal based on the reports, without obligation.

What we do 01

Every aspect of your business, one partner.

A business is a whole. A strategic choice affects your organisation, your numbers and your customers. That is why we bring together five pillars and twenty-⁠two services, including AI Consulting and AI Engineering, from direction to execution.

I Strategy and executionA clear direction and the discipline to deliver on it. From choosing where you play to the customer who feels the difference.
  • Strategic advice
  • Start-⁠ups and scale-⁠ups
  • Business model and innovation
  • Growth and commercial strategy
  • Customer experience
  • Digital transformation
  • Policy development
07services II Processes and dataAn organisation that delivers reliably and is managed on facts. Simpler processes, a strong supply chain and numbers that support decisions.
  • Operational excellence
  • Process management and agile
  • Supply chain management
  • AI, data and analytics
  • Financial management
05services III People and organisationPeople who carry the strategy. Leadership, change that lasts and an organisation where employees want to contribute.
  • Change management
  • Leadership and organisation
  • Employee experience
  • Talent and development
04services IV SustainabilitySustainability as a lever for value, not as paperwork. Strategy, reporting, climate and circular models.
  • Sustainability strategy and reporting
  • Climate and CO2
  • Circular economy
  • ESG due diligence
04services V Governance and leadershipAn experienced executive at the table or at the helm. Independent governance and interim leadership when it counts.
  • Non-⁠executive director and governance
  • Interim management (CEO or COO)
02services

Everything we do

AI Consulting

AI Consulting by SBC.

AI Consulting by SBC: advice on which AI you need, want and can use, what is safe and where to start. Begin with the free AI Opportunity Scan.

Discover AI Consulting Take the AI Opportunity Scan5 min · free
Who we serve 02

For those who decide, and bear the consequences.

We work for businesses where the decision-⁠makers are close to the work. That is where every choice counts, and where an experienced sounding board makes the most difference.

i.

SMEs

Businesses that have grown on the talent of their managing director and now require structure, management control and a clear direction to keep growing.

ii.

Family businesses

Families who want to strengthen the business and pass it on, with governance that carefully separates family, ownership and management.

iii.

Start-⁠ups and scale-⁠ups

Founders building a healthy business from an idea, and growth companies growing faster than their organisation that require structure, numbers and leadership that scale with them.

iv.

Directors and shareholders

Boards, shareholders and investors looking for an independent perspective, a non-⁠executive director or an interim leader.

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Working together 03

Four ways to work together.

Every business is at a different point. That is why we tailor the form of our involvement to what you require: a sharp outside perspective, an extra pair of hands at the top or a permanent voice on your board.

Assignment

Strategic engagement

A clearly defined engagement around a specific question: a new direction, a growth plan, a reorganisation or an acquisition.

  • Diagnosis and analysis
  • Strategic plan with priorities
  • Support during roll-⁠out
Defined scope
Interim

Interim CEO or COO

An experienced executive who temporarily takes charge and steers your organisation through a crucial phase.

  • Up and running quickly
  • Full responsibility
  • Handover to a permanent successor
Typically 3 to 12 months
Board

Non-⁠executive director

An independent voice on your board of directors or advisory board, with an eye for direction, risk and governance.

  • Board mandate or advisory board
  • Independent and critical
  • Support for the shareholders
Long-⁠term commitment
Sounding board

Sparring partner

A trusted adviser for the business owner or CEO. Regular consultation on the decisions that matter.

  • Monthly strategic consultation
  • Available for crucial decisions
  • Discreet and personal
Ongoing, per quarter
Direction Scan

Where does your business stand today?

Six short steps, about seven minutes. You get an instant score out of 100 across four pillars and a personal report with priorities and a 90-⁠day plan. Free.

Step 1 of 6 · Your details

Leave your details. We also look at the public pages of your website, so that your report is about your business and not about businesses in general.

Tom De MolFounder
You do not win the war with mediocrity. A business grows when everyone knows which direction we are heading, and why.

Tom De Mol, founder

About SBC International
20+

years of experience in operational and strategic leadership

±100

employees in the business Tom De Mol built from scratch, with full responsibility for results

22

services in five pillars, from strategy to governance

2021

founded in Lokeren, independent and active in every sector

Frequently asked questions 04

What you want to know.

Is your question not listed? Take a free scan or email info@sbc-international.eu.

What does a management consultant do for a business?

A management consultant helps the director or business owner make better choices and carry them out. At SBC International, that covers five pillars: strategy and execution, processes and data, people and organisation, sustainability, and governance and leadership. We analyse where your business stands, make the choices together and support the execution until the result is visible.

Which businesses does SBC International work for?

For businesses of every size, family businesses and growth companies that want to take the next step, and for directors and shareholders looking for an independent perspective. In every sector, from industry, construction and logistics to healthcare, government and education. We are not sector specialists: we bring governance experience that works in any sector. SBC International is a Belgian company based in Lokeren that operates internationally.

What does SBC International do in the field of AI?

SBC International offers AI Consulting (advice, policy, choices) and AI Engineering (building and implementing AI systems) for businesses. We determine with you which AI you need, want and can use, build the application into your own processes and set out agreements on its use: process automation, AI agents for sales and administration, data and reporting, and AI policy in line with the GDPR and the EU AI Act. SBC International builds and implements the applications with its own team. At a fixed price per project, agreed in advance.

Does SBC International also work for businesses outside Belgium?

Yes. The Direction Call and many engagements take place online via Microsoft Teams, in Dutch or English, so distance plays no role. SBC International is a Belgian company based in Lokeren that operates internationally.

Does SBC International specialise in one sector?

No. SBC International is a cross-⁠sector consulting firm. Governance questions about direction, organisation, numbers and execution are the same in every sector, so we work for businesses in all sectors: industry, construction, logistics, trade, services, technology, healthcare, the public sector and more. SBC International CommV was founded in Lokeren in 2021 by Tom De Mol (KBO 0769.605.324) and is not affiliated with other companies of the same name.

What is the difference between an adviser, an interim manager and a non-⁠executive director?

An adviser provides analysis and direction, and management carries it out. An interim CEO or COO temporarily takes charge and bears the responsibility. A non-⁠executive director sits on your board of directors or advisory board and oversees direction, risk and governance. SBC International can take on any of these roles.

How does a first conversation work?

The Direction Call is the in-⁠depth intake: two hours via Microsoft Teams. You tell us where your business stands and where you want to take it. Within two working days you receive three reports: problem analysis, solution and advice, implementation method. You start with a free scan. The call costs € 600 excl. VAT and is strictly confidential. After payment we confirm your time.

How long does an engagement take?

A strategic engagement typically runs six to sixteen weeks. An interim assignment usually lasts three to twelve months. A board mandate or a role as sparring partner is a longer-⁠term commitment. After the Direction Call, you receive a proposal with approach and timing.

What does management consulting cost?

That depends on the question, the scope and the role. You always receive a clear proposal in advance with objectives, timing and fees, so there are no surprises afterwards. You are under no obligation.

How confidential is working with you?

Completely. Governance issues call for discretion. What you share with us stays between you and us, and we never name our clients. On request, we sign a non-⁠disclosure agreement in advance.

Why executives work with SBC

  • One experienced point of contact, no changing team
  • Clear prices, agreed in advance
  • What we advise, we also build: SBC itself runs on AI systems we built ourselves
  • Strictly confidential: we never name clients
  • Conversations in Dutch or English
  • SBC International CommV, BE 0769.605.324, Lokeren
Next step

Ready to take the next step?

Start with a free scan or project scan. A two-⁠hour Direction Call via Teams follows, with three reports. Strictly confidential.

Choose your free scan info@sbc-international.eu