Howell & Co can provide advice and support at whatever stage of development your business is currently at. Call us for help with –
Business plans & forecasts
A business plan may be prepared to give focus and to help you run and grow your business or as a financial projection to support a funding application. The plan should give an overview of the business, details of the key staff, products or services, the marketing plan and identify the business opportunities and risks. We can assist in the preparation and in its presentation to potential lenders.
Cash flow forecasting
Cash is the life blood of your business. It is therefore essential that you identify the working capital requirements of the business and any likely cash-flow problems.
A detailed cash-flow forecast will also form a major part of a business plan to support a fiannce application. We can help you prepare the forecast, improve your credit control procedures, and review supplier terms.
Management reports / information
Your management reports should help you run your business better. We can help by preparing regular reports and giving valuable advice on improving your business.
This will vary according to the size and complexity of the business so we will get to know your business in order to give you the best advice available.
Business finance
Ensuring that you have adequate finance arranged is essential to the survival and growth of your business. We can help you analyse your business and help you source and decide upon the most suitable sources of finance.
We can help you prepare the business plan and present it to your chosen financier.
Sales & acquisitions
If you are considering a sale, merger or acquisition we can advise on the planning, negotiation and successful completion of the deal, ensuring that you get the best price whilst minimising any potential tax liability.
Business turnaround / recovery advice
Howell & Co have many years experience of working with clients to develop and implement an effective recovery strategy. This involves working closely with the business management to address the core issues that are holding the business back.