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Manufacturing & Industrial Development
We have worked with manufactures supplying some of the largest UK based plc's Working closely together we have bought efficiencies and profitability creating stable platforms for future growth.
From establishing an overview from a consultative process to in-depth analysis to engaging with teams supervisors and senior management, together we develop best working practices.
Asset Review
We would recommend making a start with an asset review to establish your businesses net worth including a detailed and close look at the balance sheet structure of the business and will also look at the short term finance of the business such as HP's and leases.
Why should I do it?
It will give you an understanding of what money is tied up in the business and capital.
We look at to see what level of return your assets are generating and make an assessment to see if it is a good use of that asset. We would question whether your assets fit in with the strategy of the business future.
Ultimately we want you to be able to understand whether you can use the assets for security for finance.
Conclusion
It potentially will save you money by looking at the structures of your assets and liabilities and identify alternative solutions.
How does Alan Bason Associates approach it?
Through discussion and consultation
Site(s) reviews
Making an analysis of findings
Finally reporting and conclusions
Unit Cost Production
Establish and maintain profitability
We can help you establish the total cost of producing an individual item.
If you know what it costs you, you know how many you need to produce
This process will also helps you identify areas you can produce efficiency.
Why should I do it?
Good for Benchmarking
Gives a tool to identify cost increases
The process should allow you to monitor actual against forecast
Conclusion
Tells you how much/many you need to produce to maintain profitability
How does Alan Bason Associates approach it?
Firstly we listen and then through discussion and consultation
Through vast experience
We would then explain our thinking behind the findings
Make a plan and work together
Financial Planning
Creating a brighter future
Many organisations today have found that developing a business plan is far more effective than to leaving the future to chance. The planning process involves a strategic review of:
- What position your business is in now
- Where you want your business to be
- How you are going to get there
- How you will measure each milestone
Why should I do it?
So you understand income and expenditure for the foreseeable future
This can be 3 mths or 6 mths and even up to 3 years
More often now the banks insist on it now!
They will be looking for specific information presented in a specific way
The process will help you identify the business cash requirement
It will allow you to time your capital investments better
How do we do it?
We will have discussions about future plans
Using historical data Management accounts and financial accounts
Factor in seasonal variations
Perform a sensitivity analysis
Conclusion
We can help you establish a clear future for your cash requirements giving you peace of mind to allow you to concentrate on running your business rather than stressing about the finance.
Marketing
At Alan Bason Associates, we believe that marketing should be made as simple and be effective as possible, to get the results you are looking for.
How we do it?
We would initially establish:
1. Who are your customers and what their needs are
2. What you have to offer them
3. The best and most effective routes to market
Working to your budget and your deadlines, I can arrange a marketing team with the right expertise in dilevering the marketing elements you require. For example preparing marketing strategies, print and media, web and e-commerce, graphic design and public relations.
Please contact us to discuss your particular requirements and we will be delighted to help
Funding
Helping you find appropriate funding
Would you like a cash injection into your business? Or are you looking for assistance with training your staff?
There are both private and public sector grants available to businesses with varying criteria. We can help you identify and evaluate the appropriateness of each potential application and guide you through the process.
How do we do it?
We help identify which grants and funding bodies are the most appropriate and then assist you with the application process.
Associates
Alan Bason Associates work with strategic partners in order to deliver specific specialties.
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