I help business owners think differently about the problems they face.

I'm Mike Searles, an independent business consultant based in Melbourne, Australia.

My work draws on experience in business, marketing, writing and advising people facing difficult decisions. I believe a valuable consulting conversation begins by questioning the assumptions behind the problem, rather than rushing to prescribe a solution.

Value matters more than hours

I've been studying and applying value-based approaches to business and consulting for almost 10 years, with a particular interest in pricing professional services according to the value of the outcomes achieved, rather than the time spent delivering them.

My consulting is advisory. I bring independent judgement and challenging questions. You retain responsibility for the decisions and implementation.

What I want you to experience

That moment when something becomes clear: “OMG! I see it now.” More importantly, I want that clarity to help you make a better decision.