SME Business Advisory Specialists
Value Chain analysis
Value Chain analysis is a powerful analytical model used to describe and evaluate the range of activities required to design, deliver and support a product or service.
Value Chain analysis includes the company’s internal business and production processes, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers. Other objectives of the analysis are to evaluate critical interface relationships including suppliers and customers, in order to imbed them into the value chain.
Supply Chain development & management
The right Supply Chain strategy is an essential driver of World Class business performance. Supply Chains are dynamic, flexible, ever changing ‘pathways’ to your customers. The right balance of in-house v outsourced resources is essential.
Collaborators can assist with the development or management of your supply chain ensuring your supply chain network matches your business need.
Change management
Managing the acceptance of change is one of the most critical and sensitive activities of a project, but one that receives only a fraction of the resources needed to undertake it properly.
Collaborators combines business and technical know-how to deliver a pragmatic change plan which takes account of the culture of the organization and the nature of the project. By integrating the change plan into the project plan we ensure that Change Management is never treated as a secondary activity.
Risk management
Risk Management is the process of:
- Identifying potential events that might impact on an entity’s business objectives;
- Quantifying the consequences and likelihood of the occurrence of these events;
- Managing the risk of the event occurring in accordance with the entity’s appetite for risk, by planning and implementing controls and treatments;
The process should also allow for the recognition and management of opportunities, the identification of impacts and results and the actions required to maximize benefit.
Collaborators develops risk management programs for SME’s and develops monitoring and reporting protocols to embed risk management into the organization.
A business partner that understands
The finance industry is more complex than ever before, compliance is at an all time high, interest rates continue to change and financiers are more cautious and selective with their lending.
The wrong finance decision can cost thousands, too much short term financing, dealing with banks that won’t assist in tough times and lenders that push finance products that don’t suit your needs are some of the reasons working with an experienced, hands on finance team is critical to protect your cash flow and profit.
Collaborators can help make decisions and arrange finance for:
- Buying property (home and investment loans)
- Property developments
- Vehicle finance
- Plant and equipment finance
- Commercial and industrial loans
- Business loans and leases
- Lending reviews and debt restructures
A business partner with practical experience
When your business started, the focus was on survival. As your business grew and evolved, your strategy needed fine tuning to manage the complexities associated with the growth. Collaborators advisory team offers a holistic and seamless service, with the ability to manage the diverse challenges to ensure opportunities are identified, your business remains profitable and competitive and your assets are protected.
Why do I need help?
Too many times, business owners try to do it all themselves to survive, not surprising with today’s business environment – compliance costs, wage pressures, fuel levies, unproductive taxes and increasing international competition. Collaborators can assist and provide the support required at any stage of your business life cycle.
