Business Consultancy
Business Structuring / Commencement
Business consultancy involves direct and focused hands on assistance to business, companies and individuals who require direction and advice in achieving and maximizing outcomes or objectives. We strive to excel in all areas of business consultancy and we are pleased to adopt this philosophy as our mission statement.
Structuring
A large part of our work is involved with providing direct business consultancy and advice to individuals keen to acquire or commence their own business. This consultancy extends to determining the best structure in which to house your business venture i.e.
- Company (Pty Ltd or unlisted public);
- Trust (discretionary, unit or hybrid trust);
- Partnership (limited or ordinary partnership);
- Sole proprietor etc
Different structures have their advantages and disadvantages - the challenge is to correctly align the most suitable structure to your business in line with your immediate and long term objectives.
Acquisition of a Business
We can assist directly in guiding you through the maze of requirements when acquiring an existing business. Stemming from the initial introduction phases to a detailed analysis of the business financials, pre-acquisition audit and offer and acceptance documentation.
We can provide timely on going assistance to minimize risk and make critical contributions in your decision making process.
Starting your own business
One of the fastest growing areas but one that provides significant risk to capital. We assist in the production of the business plan, feasibility, risk profile, cashflow analysis, management structure etc.
This assistance is particularly crucial if borrowings are required to fund start-up. Hence, we can co-ordinate and execute all negotiations with Lenders so as to provide initial acquisition capital and on-going working capital.
Due Diligence Reporting
Often potential business proprietors instruct us to prepare a due diligence report before proceeding on an acquisition. We scope due diligence assignments very accurately so as the reporting outcomes are commensurate with the clients expectations.
Business Planning / Consultancy
Management Consultancy / Business Development
For new business we provide a comprehensive advisory service on the structuring of your new business and setting-up your company, trust or superannuation fund.
The notion of business development is all important for your new business and represents a logical and comprehensive assessment of the tools required to manage and grow your business with a view to maximizing its' revenue stream and profit ratios.
Our business development service include:
- Business strategies and consulting;
- Budget formulation;
- Business mergers, acquisitions and valuations;
- Business plans;
- Feasibility studies;
- Accounting systems review and installations together with information systems and reporting;
- Investment portfolio review;
- Business reviews, analysis and reporting;
- Financial ratio analysis;
- Lease versus hire purchase versus loan analysis; and
- Management advisory services.
Business Planning
A fundamental prerequisite to starting your own business or taking over an existing business is the concept of preparing a detailed business plan. If you require funding most lenders will request to review your business plan. We can provide immediate assistance on the preparation of your business plan.
Business planning should encompass the following:
- Business objectives;
- Management structure of the business;
- Staffing requirements;
- Business and taxation structuring;
- Proposed initial capital requirements and on-going working capital requirements;
- Detailed cashflow forecasts;
- Detailed expense budgets;
- SWOT Analysis (strength, weakness, opportunities and threats);
- HR issues;
- Staff training and development;
- Shareholders exit strategy; and
- Office infrastructure requirements (accommodation, computer requirements etc)
Franchising:
This form of business venture is becoming increasingly popular, however there are pitfalls to be aware of. We can provide assistance in the buying, selling, start up and structuring of your franchise.
Business Valuations
One of our areas of specialization is Small Business Valuations. Clients sometimes require valuations in the sale of their business or as a guide in the acquisition phase of a business.
Corporate Services
Capital Raising
Public companies wishing to list on the Australian Stock Exchange ("ASX") and engage in an Initial Public Offering ("IPO") of securities to raise capital should seek advice from Timothy Turner who has extensive experience in this area.
An analysis of the best capital raising options, methodology, due diligence, implementation etc can be facilitated by this office.
Corporate Secretarial
Listed companies who require on-going services in the following areas:
- Preparation and lodgement of quarterly reports (5B) and company highlights;
- Preparation of half-yearly financial statements in line with statutory disclosure compliance requirements;
- Preparation of year end general purpose financial reports in line with Australian International Financial Reporting Standards ("AIFRS");
- Liaison and co-ordination with the auditors for the half-yearly and year end financial reports to ensure the timely completion and lodgement with the ASX / ASIC;
- On going preparation and lodgement of ASX documentation such as 3X, 3Y etc