Businesses in the manufactiring and distribution industries from time to time will go through different stages as the business develops as consultants specializing in a range of different industries the first sign of an issue needing attention is a shortage of cash flow. As independant consultants we are able to analyse your history and map out areas to focus on in order to achieve a result as effectively as possible.

We find that the business owner operator is always busy with day to day issues in running the business and as an independant consultant we can focus on a business turnaround that may include any or all of the following areas;

• Financial Management and controls
• Gross margin and costing methods
• Sales and marketing management
• Cash flow forcasting
• Accounts receivable management
• Accounts payable management
• Staff turnover improvements
• Software implementation and operations
• Business plans
• Marketing plans
• Business valuation and exit strategy

Although these are only some of the main categories we look at there are systems and activities that are needed to be implemented in order to achieve a result. We specialize in businesses with a sales volume up to $25,000,000 and have worked with retail, wholesale and manufacturing businesses some of the first signs that a turnaround is required is a shortage in cash flow, reduction in profit, loss of sales and reducing gross margins. One important thing for a business owner manager to recognise are any of these problems before its loo late!

What to look for in your business that may show it needs specialist assistance

Any of these points can highlight areas of your business that needs attention (usually look at these items over a 3 year period)

• Sales yearly will be one of 3 options A. increasing every year B Decreasing every year C. both increasing and decreasing.

If your business is B. or C. then Contact Us for a free consultation

• Gross profit yearly will be one of 3 options A. increasing every year B Decreasing every year C. both increasing and decreasing.

If your business is B. or C. then Contact Us for a free consultation

• Net Profit yearly will be one of 3 options A. increasing every year B Decreasing every year C. both increasing and decreasing.

If your business is B. or C. then Contact Us for a free consultation

• Staff turnover is greater than 10% will be one of 3 options A. increasing every year B Decreasing every year C. both increasing and decreasing.

To roughly calculate staff turover divide new staff hired per year by the total staff.

If your business is A. or C. then Contact Us for a free consultation

• Cash Flow will be one of 3 options A. increasing every year B Decreasing every year C. both increasing and decreasing.

If your business is B. or C. then Contact Us for a free consultation

• Your business does  A. Not have a business plan B. does not have a business plan that has been updated yearly

If your business is A. or B. then Contact Us for a free consultation

Contact Us for a free business score we can rate your business performance yearly and ensure you are on track for success, or upcoming headaches, or in a downward trend.