Venture Capitalist/ Franchising

Due Diligence and Budgeting

When buying a business you want to examine your goods before you pay your money, which is perfectly reasonable in any acquisition or merger. In essence, the buyer of a business is looking for reasons not to invest in the company.

Due diligence involves looking closely at all the company's records: statutory financial statements, internal process controls, management accounts, budgets, analyses and projections/forecasts, contracts with employees, suppliers, customers and others, insurance policies... and assembling the jigsaw.

Strategic Planning

Everyone knows that a successful business must plan ahead; but all too often the pressures of keeping the business going on a daily basis mean that strategic planning is not given the attention it needs. The result can be rushed judgments, over- or under-capacity, or missed opportunities.

Every business owner needs a planning adviser who has the time and space to take the long view and advise on appropriate courses of action. Contact us today for a planning review.

Corporate Finance

Whether yours is a new or a mature business, ensuring that you have the necessary finance is essential for achieving your objectives.
We can help you:

Conduct a feasibility study of your projects
Decide on the most suitable sources of finance - personal capital, bank overdraft, long-term commercial loans and mortgages, national and regional agencies
Prepare the necessary business plan and forecasts, etc.