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    <title>Plain English, Premium Returns: The Commercial Case for Consultant Clarity</title>
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    <description>Clarity is not a soft skill in consultancy; it is a commercial discipline. This opinion piece examines why UK clients reward advisers who convert complexity into decisions, and sets out a practical framework for making plain-English recommendations the default.</description>
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    <description>Revenue is rising, yet decisions slow and margins slip. These five warning signs show when a UK SME has outgrown its operating model — and what to fix before engaging another consultant.</description>
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