Business Advisory & Strategic Planning
Expert guidance to strengthen operations and plan for long-term success.
Business Advisory
One of the main reasons why businesses fail is due to poor management decision-making. CTG will bring its years of experience to help support you in either an advisory role or on-going hands-on management expertise. CTG offers Advisory Board support, hourly contracts, executive coaching, and short-term management contracts.
We troubleshoot immediate issues as we analyze the factors that are driving your company's current performance. We consider all aspects of your business including the Financial Structure (debt and equity), Sales & Marketing, Operations, Information Technology, and Human Resources.
Our Business Advisory Services Include:
- Finding sources of capital to refinance your business or provide additional cash
- Improving management of cash flows and increasing profitability
- Strengthening and balancing management skill sets
- Facilitating the documentation of your Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategy
- Analyzing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)
- Developing and implementing a strategic plan with objectives and goals
- Strengthening asset quality, improving ratios and liquidity
- Identifying and solving succession planning issues in family businesses
- Building more successful franchise models
- Developing Business Plans and Financial Models
- Performing Viability Studies
- Working with Lawyers and Accountants as required
Strategic Planning & Execution
Every business needs a road map or path to follow to ensure long-term success (3-5 years). Some businesses are so busy running operations and dealing with day-to-day crises that there is little time devoted to planning. At CTG, we can either facilitate the strategic planning process for you and your management team or develop a plan and support its execution.
Business Diagnostic and Analysis
Re-affirm or assist in developing Vision, Mission and Core values. Complete a SWOT analysis, Competitive Matrix and Value Proposition. Chart organizational structure, map key business processes, roles, responsibilities and accountability.
Design and Develop Strategic Direction
Identify essential goals and objectives. Develop the necessary financial, operational and business development plans and tactics to support the objectives, supported by actionable Key Performance Indicators.
Execution Plan
Develop financial reporting and daily dashboards to measure success. Expand on pro-forma financials and cash flow statements to support funding applications or strengthen relationships with banks, investors or franchising opportunities.
Your CTG consultant will work with you as long as you require, stabilizing your organization and seeing the successful implementation of a revitalized business plan. We will hold you accountable to the goals you set and provide the kind of ongoing business evaluation you need to chart a more profitable way forward.
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