Business Advice
Business start-up
MBO's and MBI's
Business Risk Assessments
Growth Advice
Profit Improvement
Strategic Planning
Business start-up
Most people who start up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through, not because they are experts in the legal, financial, and fiscal aspects of running a business.
Indeed, these matters can often seem daunting, and even off-putting, to the budding entrepreneur. The good news is that you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business. All you need is the support of a team of trained experts.
That's where we fit in. Bring us your business ideas and we'll help you to evaluate them in a constructive and realistic manner. We can also help you:
- Decide on the most suitable structure for your business - sole trader, partnership, limited company or limited liability partnership
- Prepare a business plan, cash-flow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts
- Assess your finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance, and draw up the necessary proposals
- Establish a good working relationship with your bank
- Complete any registration procedures with Companies House and Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs
- Deal with company secretarial issues
- Set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements
MBO's and MBI's
You might be considering taking over an existing business in which you already have an interest. Have you considered all the options? A Management Buy-out (MBO) or a Management Buy-in (MBI) could be the answer. We have a wealth of experience and knowledge in these areas, so let us know your ideas and together we can turn them into profitable realities.
Business Risk Assessments
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 managing risk is not given the attention it needs. The result of an unforseen event could be very damaging, even fatal to the business.
With years of experience advising the local business community we have a wealth of experience and expertise for you to draw on. Contact us today to find out more about our Risk Management Toolkit.
Growth Advice
As a business adviser we can help you with budgets, profitability improvement and operational procedures. We can help you develop your business by advising on ways to improve your business's total output, quality of output and operate on a more cost-effective basis.
Always keep your long-term goals in mind and together we can achieve the vision of those goals.
Profit Improvement
In business, your profits are the reward for your endeavours. In fact, profitability is the only reliable measurement of a business's success. Profits fuel growth, support the owners, provide for the well being of the staff and ultimately determine the success or failure of the business.
We can help you to boost your profitability by analysing all the elements of your business. Reporting on profitability is a standard procedure, but helping create it by providing intelligent, entrepreneurial advice is what we strive for. Let us help you achieve your goals.
Strategic Planning
Whether you are stuck in a rut, or planning to refocus on your business goals Harwood Hutton can facilitate a planning session for you.
The Strategic Planning Toolkit can help you to:
- Clarify where your business is now
- Identify goals and opportunities
- Draw up marketing and action plans
- Create strategic financial models
- Define key performance indicators
- Structure your time more efficiently
- Provide better direction and leadership
- Achieve real control
In other words, clarify where you are now, where you want to go, and how you might get there.