Corporate Strategy




You’ve worked hard to build your business from the ground up. Let Bryant & Bryant help you protect it.













Despite your best efforts to keep your organisation running smoothly, some business factors are beyond your control. Things go wrong. Markets shrink. Debt and competitive pressure can limit cash flow. At some point, you may find yourself in need of a lifeline.













Enter, Bryant & Bryant’s corporate strategy.













Initiating any type of business revitalisation may seem like a daunting task, but our solutions aim to make the process as seamless and painless as possible. Our corporate strategy consultants have extensive experience in strengthening and securing businesses across all manner of disciplines. When you employ our services, we take immediate action to minimise financial and emotional damage by limiting formal proceedings and allowing you the space to continue running a business as usual.













Bryant & Bryant believes the goal of any corporate strategy should be to keep operations efficient and streamlined. To help you maintain your business efficiency, our team can assist you in identifying what’s working and what’s not. We can then facilitate the formulation of clear strategies for growth based on your best practices and streamline any inefficient processes. Our experts also offer recommendations regarding the proactive management of all stakeholders.













Bryant & Bryant’s comprehensive corporate strategy services include:















• Risk and viability assessment






• Assistance with statutory and fiduciary obligations






• Establishment of secure structures






• Oversight of improvements to company operations






• Reduction of activities that may result in financial losses






• Assets management and planning






Simply put, solvency is one of the strongest measures of the long-term financial health of your business. It’s also the clearest way to gauge the robustness of your business in the face of financial pressures driven by external factors and the overall economic climate.







When it comes to maintaining solvency, Bryant & Bryant feel it’s best to be proactive. We provide you with the solutions and structures you need to strengthen your bottom line, build reserves, and protect your business, in the long run, to secure business growth over time. Conversely, if you find yourself in financial difficulties, we can help you develop a financial cushion that will in turn help you alleviate any financial pressures. Again, pro-activity is key.







So how best to remain proactive when approaching your business’s financial plan?







As a stakeholder, you know it’s essential to manage your business effectively and comprehensively, especially when considering your legal and financial responsibilities. We help you to stay ahead of the business curve and stem the tide of any downward trends by keeping you informed of your financial position at all times. We help you to implement systems that simultaneously protect your business assets and minimise your risk of personal exposure. Our services include:









• Business planning for financial strategy




• Asset management




• Financial performance analysis




• Business processes in the event of audits




• Operational restructuring where necessary




• Smart and consistent business reporting







Looking for further information? These frequently asked questions (and answers!) might be able to help.







THE TYPES OF SERVICES BRYANT & BRYANT PROVIDES







In addition to the above, Bryant & Bryant also offers:









• Financial accounting and solvency reviews




• Business assets reviews and management




• Personal risk and exposure review




• Consultation and negotiations with the ATO







MY BUSINESS HAS SEEN A RECENT DECLINE. WHAT STEPS SHOULD I TAKE?







First, you must facilitate a thorough investigation of your current financial position and organise a comprehensive review of your business. This will allow you to determine the reason for the decline. Next, consider measures to stop the decline of your business. Bryant & Bryant specialises in assisting our clients with business reviews and developing solutions to address their concerns. Our services in this respect include:









• Costing analysis




• Cash flow and budget reviews




• Business process reviews




• Corporate and business strategy




• Business risk management







WHEN ASSESSING MY FINANCIAL SITUATION, HOW DO I DECIDE WHICH CREDITORS TO PAY FIRST?







Under Australian law, payment plans that favor certain creditors over others may be “clawed back” should your company face liquidation (note that this applies to circumstances in which monies have been paid during a period up to six months prior to the liquidation). Accordingly, if your company finds itself under financial duress, you should be very careful about prioritising creditors and should seek professional advice in this area before making any “preference” payments.







At Bryant & Bryant, we have a strong professional network of technical and legal experts specialising in corporate insolvency who can assist you in navigating such circumstances.







MY BANK HAS THREATENED TO APPOINT RECEIVERS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?









• Be sure to establish clear and open lines of communication with the bank. Stay in touch with them until you can find an agreeable solution.
  





• Review your position regarding assets and liabilities and consider whether this is an opportunity for financing or refinancing.
  








IS REFINANCING A GOOD SOLUTION TO DEAL WITH FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES?







It can be a good solution provided your business is viable. Re-financing allows a comprehensive review of your business, and this in turn can help to develop and implement strategies for improving the financial performance of your business. We have assisted a number of our clients in refinancing their debts and as part of the process, we have helped them review their costing models, reduce overheads, divest under or non-performing assets and streamline the business operations for profit maximisation.







HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TO TURN YOUR BUSINESSES AROUND?







Bryant & Bryant makes every effort to understand both your business and your current financial situation inside and out by:









• Assisting you with a comprehensive business review




• Developing solutions tailored to your business and financial needs




• Evaluating both your asset and liability positions to assist with business and personal assets management and effective tax planning




• Providing ongoing support and advice