Each business exists in an environment made up of customers, suppliers, and potential as well as existing competitors. Without a critical analysis and understanding of this environment, failure is guaranteed. Once the business environment is understood, there is need to develop a competitive long term strategy that will support the survival and sustainability of the business.
Services Offered
1. Strategic Planning:
Our strategic planning process, carried out in consultation with the client involves looking at the present position, available resources, desired position in the future and how to get there. In doing this, we look at the environment in which the enterprise is operating in order to develop strategies for competitiveness and sustainability. We also develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to continually review the success of strategy implementation.
2. Market Research:
We assist our clients with market research services, to objectively collect and analyze data about their markets, competition and environment. Through our support our clients obtain better understanding of their target market and are able to make strategic marketing decisions.
3. Growth Strategies:
Many businesses that start small grow faster than expected. Rapid growth that is not properly managed could lead to a sudden collapse of the business due to a number of reasons. Costs and risks associated with growth are beyond the funds generated by the enterprise operations. Customers increase, and the business may be unable to meet the demand. The number of staff could also increase, necessitating organizational changes. We work with clients to review the growth situation and put in place strategies to support the business during this phase.
4. Regional Expansion:
We work with clients to undertake feasibility assessments for entering regional markets through a study of the potential market, competition analysis, political and economic environments as well as entry barriers. We also help to develop entry strategies that will enable the business to access its market share and overcome competition.
6. Tax advisory:
With the dynamic changes in taxation requirements, we support enterprises with the information they need to ensure tax compliance.
7. Business Valuation:
We assist clients to objectively determine the worth/value of their enterprises for purposes of making strategic decisions such as fundraising, mergers and disposals.
8. Financing Strategies:
We support our clients to access appropriate financing solutions through an analytical process that involves assessing the existing business or business idea, identifying financing gaps and advising the client on the most appropriate form of financing (debt or equity). We also support the client in the negotiation process to ensure that they get the most suitable financing deal.
