Business Planning
Preparing a road map for your business
It is often said that, “Failing to plan is planning to fail”.
As a business owner you have no doubt been reminded on more than one occasion of the importance of business planning. And no doubt you agree that planning is important.
And yet in all probability you rarely seem to find the time to sit down and develop strategic plans but end up flying by the seat of your pants, trusting your intuitions and relying on snap judgments rather than adhering to a pre-arranged strategy.
Not that we would deprecate such intuitions. Experience has taught us that it is precisely this ‘sixth sense’ that many business owners and managers seem to possess that is the driving force behind entrepreneurship – and we have learned to take it seriously.
But the planning is important. Without sound analysis, clear projections, and well-thought out contingencies, businesses tend to become hostages to fortune.
Proactive management is replaced by reactive coping, and instead of following a well-thought-out plan, owners and managers are reduced to responding to unforeseen events, or trying to catch up on missed opportunities.
This is why we encourage our clients to schedule regular planning sessions. We can help you:
- Formulate and implement long-term strategic goals
- Set concrete operational objectives
- Monitor performance and adjust plans accordingly
Call 01204 861772 today to discuss how we can help you put together a road map that will keep your business on course.
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Our business services:
Audit
Business owners see audit as a cost centre - a necessary evil that adds no value to the business - we strive to transform it into a profit centre.
Bookkeeping & accounting
The last thing you want in your business is to have valuable time and resources tied up with routine bookkeeping and accounting.
Business planning
As a business owner you have no doubt been reminded on more than one occasion of the importance of business planning.
Business startup
You want to start a business because you are an entrepreneur with a great idea and the vision to realize it. And we're here to help you do just that.
Company formation
Whether you are an experienced entrepreneur, or taking your first steps, deciding to pursue your business ideas is an exciting and challenging prospect.
Company secretarial
The Companies Act requires companies to submit various documents within strict time limits. Failure to can result in penalties.
Corporate finance
Whether yours is a new or a mature business, ensuring that you have the necessary finance is essential for achieving your objectives.
Corporate recovery
It is a well known fact that many business failures could have been avoided if the owners had taken the right advice at the right time.
Corporate tax planning
We can conduct a full tax review of your business, very often such reviews result in considerable tax savings, which show up as real improvements.
Human resources
Recruiting, retaining, and motivating good employees is vital to the performance and profitability of any business.
Management accounts
Our Management Support service allows you to incorporate one of our experienced business advisers on a short or long term basis.
Mergers & acquisitions
This a complex and time consuming process, if it is not well researched and skillfully negotiated it could make matters worse, not better.