At Beer & Young we are able to direct you to alternative practical management advice. The need for assistance is clear in many cases, but we understand that invariably it is difficult to admit there is a problem, let alone creating essential time for researching and sourcing the advice required, which can also be a major set-back. There are many avenues for commercial and financial advice and we acknowledge that the entrepreneurial business is often reluctant to call upon known contacts for fear of identifying to others that a problem even exists. We have a wealth of experience available covering a multitude of business disciplines, which are accessible in total confidence.

We can provide advice and help which will enable you to present your business in an acceptable manner for all your future plans. Every business is different, and the assistance you require could be as simple as just taking a good look at your management accounts, or as intensive as full interim management. There are people who can help you straight away whatever the situation. Whether these plans are for expansion, fund raising or both, we aim to assist in ensuring the continuation of your business.

Management advice is helpful at all times and the following is a simple menu. The below is a small sample of possible actions needed for a controlled recovery. We have a well-qualified proven panel of people, some having been through similar experiences who are able to pass on their knowledge. These people have numerous successes to their credit and even so called hopeless cases are now extremely profitable & successful businesses

• 'Getting the Business into Shape'
• Preparing and presenting a realistic business plan
• Cash and financial expectations
• Meaningful management accounts.
• Finance
• Revenue from internal and external sources
• Operating Capital
• Analysis of fiscal facilities.
• Review of all loans and guarantees
• 'What to decide'
• Decision making
• Plans for recovery and future profitable growth
• Personnel and skills analysis
• Overcoming limiting factors
• Management
• Top Line control - Sales
• Product / Service - demand and supply
• Competition

How many times have we said "If I knew then, what I know now."

Don't leave it too late - contact us and we can start helping you now.

Who to Ask

Management assistance is available through the following avenues:
Company Doctors - Also called Interim managers, these are normally individuals with experience of assisting businesses to restructure, and of bringing them back to profitability.

Professional Firms - A number of accountancy firms ranging from individual practitioners right up to the "Big 5" now offer recovery experience. Contact us for more information and a local introduction.

Private Investors - Often private investors, in addition to providing funding, also take a very hands-on approach to business rescue, providing any missing management skills. Some venture capital funders will also work directly inside businesses in which they invest.