Strategic Planning

Having a sound strategy in place to account for various eventualities is an essential element in enabling businesses to sustain performance, increase profitability and thereby maximise their value. Devising a strategy which allows the business to flourish while keeping a close eye on ways in which time, resources and funds can be utilised more efficiently is at the heart of what we do.

Focusing on long-term objectives

Through a consideration of your long-term ambitions, together with taking the time to build up a comprehensive understanding the business as it is now, and the opportunities which may present themselves in the future, we can assist in putting together an effective tailored strategy.

• Growth options
  Growth is an eventuality of all successful businesses and comes in many forms. From developing new products, expanding into other markets, through to the acquisition of another business. Our acquisition planning service encompasses factors such as funding and ongoing cost considerations, contract negotiations, and wider micro- or macro-environmental issues.
• Succession planning
  Succession planning addresses areas such as future-proofing key positions within the business, through to private equity investment, and preparing for public listing. Succession planning gives a solid platform on which to build going forwards.
• Exit planning
  As well as planning for growth, it is wise to give careful consideration to your exit strategy. A successful exit plan should be reviewed and amended over time to ensure current processes and aspirations align with plans for the future. With various reasons why an exit from the business may be desired, including retirement, or bringing in a team for a future management buyout, it is crucial to have plans put in place in good time.
• Profit improvement
  A corporate profit improvement procedure looks at ways of reducing operational costs through minimising waste (both resources and time), cutting overheads, and increasing efficiency, as well as improving your gross margin through an increase of sales. This is a comprehensive process which looks at a range of factors from staffing levels, stock procurement and control, through to a consideration of your customers, marketing strategy and position within your sector.