Strategic planning is the process by which a business plans for its long term future, often through to the succession plan for the business. The groundwork involves the integration of vision, mission and core values to provide the business owners with a view of their future and their eventual exit from the business.

We are able to assist with:

• Understanding the various elements involved in strategy
• Understanding a business’ capabilities now and what will be needed to reach the business’ strategic objectives
• Continuing effective strategic management that responds to competitive markets and changing environments by assessing and adjusting the organisation’s direction
• Providing a way to focus the business’ energy
• Ensuring the staff are working toward the same goals

By appointing an experienced adviser, a business will ensure that it achieves the best possible profits in the least stressful manner.

We are able to assist with:

• Initial meeting to assess the key issues
• An in depth review of the business
• Analysis of each of the various options
• A valuation of the business
• Advice regarding the timing of the eventual exit and growth required to meet personal  requirements
• Assistance on grooming the business for eventual sale including profit maximisation techniques
• Consideration of the tax effects of any future transaction

Other Lead Advisory Services available include:

• Business sales
• Management buy-outs or buy-ins
• Fund raising

Other Transaction Support Services available include; 

• HR including change management
• Business planning and financial modelling
• Tax planning
• Advice on pensions
• Financial due diligence

For more information or for a free initial consultation please contact your local office or email: dcf@dains.com