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The future influences the present just as much as the past. An effective succession plan requires the analysis of the current and future situation, not only of the business but also the individual owners. To commence the analysis process, we’ll be looking at 10 key issues… Read More >>
Business succession – in your sights, or in the too hard basket?
Business owners failing to recognise the value of an exit strategy puts the future of small business at risk! More than two million small businesses employ around 60 per cent of Australia’s total workforce. However evidence suggests that most business owners are under-prepared to deal properly… Read More >>
Are your staff maximising your business wealth?
OBT Case Study “David” (53) wants to maximise his business wealth before he sells his business. He needs his staff focussed and engaged to do this. The issues he faces: The business is owner reliant Not sure what the business is worth Past staff bonus schemes… Read More >>
What are Value Optimisation Factors?
Value optimisation is all about growing business value. Value optimisation factors are issues within the business that can be planned for and addressed prior to selling that will assist in a smooth sale transaction at the optimum price. The key value areas for your business… Read More >>
Can you afford to sell?
A Business Value Gap is the difference between the value of your business today and what you need it to be at time of sale. A shortfall can have a significant impact on your retirement plans and may force you to reassess your desired standard of living in… Read More >>
Planning for business succession in 2014?
Do you have an end game? You’ve grown your business gradually and now your mind turns to collecting your reward from your investment of capital, know-how and years of effort. Achieving the most money for your business requires the same diligence it took to grow… Read More >>
Want to ensure your business succeeds in 2014?
Business Success Owning and running a business can be like a roller coaster ride. You will have experienced many highs and lows and may have mixed emotions about the past and the future. But true business success requires you to focus more time ‘on’ not ‘in’ your… Read More >>
How to beat the cash flow crunch
OBT recently advised a wholesale and retail business that was experiencing large fluctuations in its sales, profits and cash flow. The business supplies goods to mining and rural businesses and is required to carry large stock holdings and significant credit accounts. Heavy rains also caused damage… Read More >>
Time to share the risks and rewards with a business partner?
Operating a business on your own can become increasingly more difficult as your business grows and expands. Merger/acquisition opportunities, competition, retaining staff, new locations, capital, health, family pressure and business succession are some of the many reasons small business owners establish business partnerships.
OBT’s measures to improve the probability that your business succeeds in tough times
For business owners, running a successful business is often challenging enough. But for many, succeeding in business in the current tough times has become a real nightmare. However, there is good news: you can implement simple measures to improve the probability that your business succeeds even in… Read More >>
