Business Advisory

At SVCO we have a strong technical knowledge and years of expertise over many years supporting our clients in a wide range of businesses. SVCO is ideally placed to help your business progress and succeed. We identify opportunities for improvement and provide practical solutions with hands-on support to help you implement them effectively.

Growing Your Business

In order to grow your business you will need to set realistic yet aggressive goals. It also requires a commitment to take the steps necessary to meet the necessary targets to reach those goals. SVCO will work closely with you to draw up review of how you are doing now and devise a Growth Action Plan to set targets and goals and to lay out the measures required to achieve the growth you desire for your business.

Business Plans

Your Business plan should be a living evolving road map to success. Its aim is to assist you in thinking about all of the elements involved in your operations, support the raising of funds, measure progress and steer your business. At SVCO we have many years’ experience in creating dynamic and effective business plans which our clients use and refer to throughout the life of their business activities.

Profit & Cashflow Forecasts

Profit & Cashflow Forecasts are important tools for business owners to plan and understand how their business operates. They are also increasingly requested by banks and other financers to give an overview on the company’s position. SVCO can assist you in preparing these documents and in getting inside your business to fully understand how the flow of cash operates. We can also make recommendations to improve your cashflow and profitability, based on our activities.

Profit Optimisation

SVCO can complete a full review of operations at every level of your business. We will then provide you with a comprehensive report which details our recommendations on how improvements can be made, while also highlighting the areas which are performing well. This will also uncover areas within the business which are not performing efficiently and need to be changed or discontinued. Using this information will allow you to concentrate management efforts and improve overall profitability.

Management Accounts

Regular Management Accounts are vital for controlling any business, as they provide the owners with up to date information on the performance of the operation. The Management Accounts may influence any significant decision, so it is imperative that these figures are both timely and reliable. SVCO has extensive experience in preparing Management Accounts. These can be prepared monthly, quarterly or at intervals which suit your needs, and discussed with you to monitor the results and identify key issues for your business, as they arise.

Bank Negotiations

Many businesses big and small may be faced with situations where they have to negotiate revised terms and conditions with their banks. Effective and timely restructuring may be critical to generating cash flow and ultimate survival. We have a wide and diversified experience in dealing and negotiating with all financial institutions and are here to help you in this regard.

Raising Finance

We can advise on a range of fund raising options including bank or working capital finance, loan stock, and third party non-equity investors. Businesses should give themselves the best chance of success by obtaining professional advice. SVCO has a wealth of experience in this area and we base our advice on sound projections. We establish both how, and over what period funds will be utilised and where specialist advice is necessary, such as for obtaining grants or venture capital.

Start Ups & Incorporation

We can help with all aspects of starting up in business and a key decision is whether or not to incorporate the business. Although the current tax structure favours incorporation, it is not the best route for everyone. SVCO can advise business owners on the best course of action according to their individual circumstances

Software & Computerisation

There are many software packages available to help run your business efficiently. Each will suits different requirements and size of operations. SVCO can assess your needs and advise on the most suitable and cost effective software solution for your business. We can also set this up for you and provide training for your staff in operating the system, should you require it. We can also offer on-going reviews of your new system to ensure it is running efficiently.