Design & Build Project Brokers


B U S I N E S S

C O N S U L T A N C Y

"Carter Wells’ bespoke consultancy is a great idea, especially in such an unstandardised industry. It can be so helpful to have an experienced (and objective) pair of eyes looking at your business. They cover everything from proposals and fee structures to HR and branding. In a sense, they act like a satellite MD or a part time Commercial Director that you can parachute in as and when needed."

Hatta Byng, Editor of House & Garden


Carter Wells offers a consultancy service supporting architects, interior designers and industry brands on the business side of their creative ventures.

Our business consultancy is perfectly aligned with our project broker services.

It allows us to share the wealth of industry knowledge we’ve gathered and developed over the years. Having been involved in over 100 residential projects worldwide, Carter Wells has a privileged viewpoint and a unique understanding of how design firms tick, the common challenges that arise (during projects and studio life) and what resonates (and doesn’t) with clients.

We offer experienced C-suite & Director level support with a personable, bespoke approach. Whether it is a one-off consultancy project or an ongoing relationship, we analyse and advise across all areas of a business from branding, staffing and product development to more commercial issues such as fee structures and new business.


C O N S U L T A N C Y S E R V I C E S


C O M M E R C I A L

Fee proposals, fee structures, terms of business and budget planning.

B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T

Business Plan with short/mid/long term objectives, new business outreach, CRM.

P E O P L E & S T A F F I N G

Team structure, culture, resourcing & time management, recruitment strategy & support, training programmes, Away Days.

P R O D U C T S T R A T E G Y

Market benchmarking, partnerships & collaborations, license agreements.

B R A N D I N G

Brand & DNA, brand values, brand guidelines, marketing collateral, company events.

M E N T O R I N G

We can act as a professional sounding board and provide ‘scaffolding’ when needed.

L I T T L E B L A C K B O O K

Research & introductions; from PR Agencies and Photographers to HR firms and I.T experts.