Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in more prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant – Horace










 

• Business Audit
• Cost Savings Audit
• Financing Review

Business Audit
If you’ve been in business for a while, you may wonder if your business is running as efficiently and effectively as possible. Do you have a good way to find out?
 

In less than a week (often in days) we can review all aspects of your business and identify the areas where you could improve, based on best practices and industry benchmarking. We’ll review the following areas: · Human Resources · Sales and Marketing · Business Operations and Planning · Accounting and Financial Processes · Computer/IT

We will provide you with an executive summary of the audit results. This report can form the basis for launching a Business Support Program, Project or Coaching or may be just the guide you and your management team need to initiate changes on your own. Either way, you’ll have direction for what needs to be done.

Cost Savings Audit
The easiest way to improve profitability is to reduce your spending on outside services.  We can provide you with an analysis of your financials and vendor spend to identify areas where you should be able to reduce your costs, based on industry benchmarks and local competitive pricing. 

Another way to reduce costs is by changing the way you do your work.  A review of your internal processes will often highlight simple (and not-so-simple) things you can do to reduce costs, oftentimes increasing quality along the way.  For these changes to have a lasting impact, we will involve your employees in the design and implementation of the changes. 

We may find that you are doing everything possible to reduce unnecessary costs – if that’s the case, we’ll be the first to congratulate you!  However, if there are areas where you could save, we’ll identify them and help you work through the details. 

Financing Review
Cash.  It is the lifeblood of any business.  Do you have enough to build your business?  If you need more, do you know what your options are?  If your business requires start-up or growth funding, call us.

We can analyze your situation and your needs to recommend the best possible sources for funds, whether through a sale/leaseback, short- or long-term debt or equity.  We will help you prepare your business plan.  We will help you present your request.  Our associates have relationships with sources of loans and capital locally, across North America, in Europe and in Asia.  While there are no guarantees, by working with us, your chances will be improved.