Business Services

Beyond Efficiency: Tech-driven excellence in every service

Future-Proofing businesses with intelligent solutions:

Business Services firms operate in an environment of shifting client demands, evolving regulatory landscapes, and increasing pressure to deliver more value at lower cost. As competition intensifies and operational complexity grows, the industry is being pushed to rethink how scale and profitability are achieved. Technology is no longer a differentiator; it’s the minimum requirement.

92%

of businesses that have adopted AI are reporting increased revenue.

17%

more productive, that's how much more businesses with highly engaged workforces perform.

47%

of UK businesses are using AI for analytics, 45% for customer service/chatbots and 42% for productivity and marketing tasks.

Opportunities in the Industry

The Business Services sector is at an inflection point. Traditional models built around manual workflows, inconsistent reporting and fragmented systems are rapidly becoming unsustainable. Forward-thinking firms are turning to digital transformation, and increasingly, Intelligent Automation (IA), to unlock new levels of efficiency, transparency, and value creation.

Intelligent Automation enables organisations to integrate AI, RPA, machine learning, and analytics to transform core business processes, from client onboarding to billing, compliance and service delivery. By embedding IA across their operations, Business Services firms are able to shift from reactive, manual systems to proactive, intelligent workflows that:

  • Reduce operational overhead by automating repeatable tasks like invoicing, onboarding, time tracking and reporting
  • Improve utilisation and billable hours by freeing fee-earners from administrative burden
  • Deliver real-time project and financial insights to inform strategic decisions
  • Create scalable, compliant systems that adapt to regulatory shifts and client demands

Firms that embrace IA aren’t just becoming more efficient, they’re building the operational agility needed to scale without compromise, improve client experience and increase EBITDA in an increasingly margin-sensitive environment.

Opportunities in the Industry

The Business Services sector is at an inflection point. Traditional models built around manual workflows, inconsistent reporting and fragmented systems are rapidly becoming unsustainable. Forward-thinking firms are turning to digital transformation, and increasingly, Intelligent Automation (IA), to unlock new levels of efficiency, transparency, and value creation.

Intelligent Automation enables organisations to integrate AI, RPA, machine learning, and analytics to transform core business processes, from client onboarding to billing, compliance and service delivery. By embedding IA across their operations, Business Services firms are able to shift from reactive, manual systems to proactive, intelligent workflows that:

  • Reduce operational overhead by automating repeatable tasks like invoicing, onboarding, time tracking and reporting
  • Improve utilisation and billable hours by freeing fee-earners from administrative burden
  • Deliver real-time project and financial insights to inform strategic decisions
  • Create scalable, compliant systems that adapt to regulatory shifts and client demands

Firms that embrace IA aren’t just becoming more efficient, they’re building the operational agility needed to scale without compromise, improve client experience and increase EBITDA in an increasingly margin-sensitive environment.

Typical Industry Challenges We Solve

Fragmented client onboarding and contract management

Slows revenue recognition and damages first impressions

Siloed systems and outdated tech stacks

Obstruct integration and data-driven decision making

Inefficient financial operations

Delay cash flow and limit visibility into margin and profitability

Increasing ESG and regulatory demands

Create complex, resource-heavy reporting requirements

Time-consuming HR processes

Hinder workforce planning and retention

Pressure to scale profitably

Without diluting service quality or increasing headcount

Manual service delivery and case management

Reduce consistency and increase error risk

Our Expertise in the Sector​

Business Services firms operate in a uniquely pressurised environment, balancing high client expectations, cost-sensitive delivery models and increasingly complex regulatory and commercial landscapes. At Panamoure, we partner with firms across legal, professional, BPO and advisory services to rewire operations for scale, resilience and commercial agility.

We work with senior operational and technology leaders to modernise core platforms, streamline service delivery and unlock the latent value in data and workflows. Our approach connects transformation to business ambition, ensuring change isn’t just delivered, it delivers.

We start by helping clients establish a clear digital strategy that aligns with business goals and service models. From there, we identify and execute the right mix of initiatives, whether that’s deploying intelligent automation to increase staff utilisation and client responsiveness, overhauling enterprise systems for better control and integration, or building data and analytics capabilities to drive service innovation.

Rather than layering technology onto outdated processes, we take a business-first view, simplifying operations before scaling them. We embed robust change management into every engagement, ensuring adoption is not an afterthought but a core enabler of success.

From system design to automation delivery, data strategy to post-implementation support, we help Business Services firms transform the way they operate, delivering more value to clients, faster, and with greater efficiency.

Our Expertise in the Sector

Business Services firms operate in a uniquely pressurised environment, balancing high client expectations, cost-sensitive delivery models and increasingly complex regulatory and commercial landscapes. At Panamoure, we partner with firms across legal, professional, BPO and advisory services to rewire operations for scale, resilience and commercial agility.

We work with senior operational and technology leaders to modernise core platforms, streamline service delivery and unlock the latent value in data and workflows. Our approach connects transformation to business ambition, ensuring change isn’t just delivered, it delivers.

We start by helping clients establish a clear digital strategy that aligns with business goals and service models. From there, we identify and execute the right mix of initiatives, whether that’s deploying intelligent automation to increase staff utilisation and client responsiveness, overhauling enterprise systems for better control and integration, or building data and analytics capabilities to drive service innovation.

Rather than layering technology onto outdated processes, we take a business-first view, simplifying operations before scaling them. We embed robust change management into every engagement, ensuring adoption is not an afterthought but a core enabler of success.

From system design to automation delivery, data strategy to post-implementation support, we help Business Services firms transform the way they operate, delivering more value to clients, faster, and with greater efficiency.

client stories

Operational Clarity for a Mid-Market Consultancy

A growing professional services firm was struggling to maintain profitability and transparency as it scaled. Inefficiencies in project billing, time tracking, and compliance reporting were affecting both client satisfaction and EBITDA.

Panamoure implemented a suite of Intelligent Automation solutions across finance, HR, and service delivery. This included automated timesheet reconciliation, real-time profitability dashboards, and streamlined onboarding workflows, all integrated with their existing platforms.

The firm saw a 30% improvement in billable utilisation, reduced project cycle times by 40% and achieved real-time financial visibility—freeing leadership to focus on strategic growth.

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Graham Burchell

Founder and CEO

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Alistair Wooster

Partner,
Business Services

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