Overview

Business

 Start-up

 Big picture

Enterprise

 Enterprise development  

 Firm formation

Change Management

A new venture...

Starting a new business is incredibly exciting, and there's a lot to do. But a surprising amount of that is paperwork.

Once you've made up your mind to start your own business you start running into paperwork. The critical one is the Business Plan. This is essential for your new business - it sets your direction and gives you a tangible way of sharing your business vision with other people - like banks, accountants and other business support groups.

With a sound business plan you can secure funding from banks and business support grants. Without it you will struggle to make a start.

Focused support

There are some aspects of your business plan where some focused support can really help. Professional support with the market research and financial analysis can be a real help - giving you a clear perspective on how to face the challenges ahead.

Finances

Managing your finances is obviously essential - but different businesses have different objectives. Understanding your expectations for your new business is vital to planning your finances from the start.

Cash-flow, revenue or profit?

Are you starting a major new company to take on established rivals an re-define an industry, or are you starting small to simply earn a living? Different needs have different approaches - we can help you plan your finances and manage the launch of your new business to match your financial plans.

A new market

Entering a new market with a new business is the big challenge of starting a new business - how will you compete against existing businesses, how will you get new customers, what will existing businesses do about the new competition? Using proven analysis, we can help you understand what's important about your market.

Understanding market power

Many industries are defined by concentrated power at key points in the supply chain. Just as supermarkets dominate much of the food production chain, most markets have a similar dominant factor. Where is the power in your market, how can you manage that power to your advantage?

What are the alternatives

Too many strategies only consider direct competitors without looking at other alternatives - other products competing for their customers, other (more favourable) markets for their own services.

Creating value

Different companies create value in different ways. Which part of your operation delivers unique customer value? Where are the costs of your operation? Where is there greatest management effort and attention?