Fast Break Consulting

Strategic Consultancy

10-20 employees

United Kingdom

5 days

saved each month

30% increase

in billable hours

Flexible Support for Ambitious Consultants

How Virtalent helped Fast-Break Consulting grow sustainably.

Founded by Cambridge MBA graduate, Neil Gonsalvez, Fast-Break Consulting helps major charities like WaterAid and World Vision strengthen their impact through expert advice on strategy, fundraising and change management.

As demand grew, Neil found himself spending more time managing admin, governance and consultant onboarding than leading the business. Late nights handling invoices, expenses and reporting left him drained and short on family time. He needed a reliable, scalable solution to keep operations running without the cost or rigidity of hiring in-house.

After exploring several providers, Neil chose Virtalent for our flexibility, specialist experience and value for money. The partnership gave him access to tailored, executive-level support that fit seamlessly into his business – transforming day-to-day efficiency and helping Fast-Break Consulting scale with confidence.

“I didn’t want a commodity provider. I wanted a service I could tailor to add value to our organisation. Virtalent were the most flexible and open-minded. They’re lovely people offering a fantastic service.”

Neil Gonsalvez, Founder, Fast-Break Consulting

Neil was matched with Liz – an experienced VA with over a decade in office management, executive assistance and business performance analysis. Her ability to manage complex projects, multiple consultants and large budgets made her the ideal fit for Fast-Break’s dynamic workload.

Liz streamlined operations from day one, creating processes for invoicing, travel booking and consultant onboarding while managing timesheets, expenses and governance reporting. Her structured approach freed Neil from day-to-day admin, enabling him to focus on strategic growth and client service. And now? A smoother business, happier clients and evenings with time for family life.

Meet Linda.

Linda is organised, reliable, and proactive, helping clients streamline operations and meet deadlines. Skilled in inbox management, copywriting, and finance, she delivers friendly, professional support.

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How Fast-Break Consulting used Virtalent support.

From executive admin to consultant management, Virtalent’s flexible service keeps the business efficient and adaptable.

Stay focused on strategy.

Delegating operational admin to focus fully on consultancy work.

Simplify financial admin.

Streamlined invoicing, expense management and timesheet tracking.

Keep projects moving.

Support for consultant onboarding, scheduling and governance requirements.

Scale support on demand.

Flexible hours that expand or contract to match project needs.

Three years on, the partnership between Fast-Break Consulting and Virtalent continues to thrive. With Liz’s systems and structure in place, Neil and his team have reclaimed time, improved visibility over operations and achieved a better balance between client work and business management.

For Virtalent, this collaboration demonstrates how scalable, specialist support can make a measurable impact – freeing leaders to focus on the high-value work that drives growth while knowing their operations are in capable hands.