OUR CLIENT’S GOAL
- To retire after 28 years of owning / leading an Accounting business
- To meet financial goals from the sale of the business
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Facilitating the Succession Plan of a Florida, USA Accounting business
WHAT WE DID
- Various value creation programs to reduce dependence on the owner
- Presentation of the business to potential acquirers
- Evaluation of potential acquirers to obtain Expressions of Interest
- Management of sale negotiations through to closure
- Instructing attorneys on documentation
THE RESULTS
- A deal which paid 130% x annual revenues (and achieved the owner’s financial goals)
- A deal in which 80% of the transaction price was paid upon signature
- A deal which included an 18 month ‘lock-in’ with some transition support
Set-up of offshore facilities for an Accounting business based in Sydney, Australia
OUR CLIENT’S GOAL
- To increase business profitability
- To free up Partners to focus on high-value Client assignments
WHAT WE DID
- Document the CURRENT roles and workflow processes
- Evaluate the CURRENT performance in terms of productivity, write-offs, Average Hourly Rates and other key metrics
- Detail a Scope of Work for presentation to two offshore providers
- Negotiation of terms with offshore provider
- Change management to adopt revised processes involving offshore provider
- Tracking of key metrics post transition
THE RESULTS
- Increased Gross Profit from 58% to 69% over a 12 month period
- Topline growth of 8% (from Existing Clients) as Partners focused on Client Management and Business Development
Increasing profit in a New Jersey, USA Accounting business
OUR CLIENT’S GOAL
- To increase Net Income from 17 to 25% of revenue in 12 months WITHOUT working more hours
WHAT WE DID
- Redesigned the organization to define roles
- Revised workflow processes
- Set up systems to track productivity and average hourly rates
THE RESULTS
- A dramatic increase in profit within 3 months
- Achievement of 28% net income within 12 months
- Reduced dependence on founder who works fewer hours
- Improved morale and emergence of a potential successor
Achievement of 20% topline growth in a California, USA Accounting business
OUR CLIENT’S GOAL
- To increase revenues from $1.1m to $1.35m over 12 months
WHAT WE DID
- Analyzed growth achievable through price increases, Existing Clients and New Clients
- Client Classification to reveal opportunities with Existing Clients
- Implemented program to sell Estate Planning services to Existing Clients
THE RESULTS
- Development of a new Estate Planning product
- A clearly defined Target Client for Estate Planning Services
- Repeatable marketing programs targeting Existing and New Clients
- Revenue growth of 15% in year one and 23% in year two
Digital Marketing Strategy for an Illinois, USA Accounting business
OUR CLIENT’S GOAL
- To increase business leads (both number and quality) to grow revenue
WHAT WE DID
- Defined Target Client (by industry, location, ambition, needs etc.)
- Updated marketing collateral (website, social media etc.)
- Developed content strategy for frequent releases of high-quality material
- Developed a digital marketing budget, plan and targets
- Implemented a digital marketing strategy involving SEO, Google Ads and Maps
THE RESULTS
- Increased (quality) lead generation to 11 per month (average)
- Increased sales conversion rate of Target Clients
- Achieved 11% revenue increase in year one
Strategic growth planning for a Denver, USA Accounting business
OUR CLIENT’S GOAL
- To grow revenues from $2.2 million to $10 million in five years
WHAT WE DID
- Mapped out a strategy involving both acquisitions and organic growth
- Implemented various programs to enable Owner to focus on growth strategy
- Identified and completed acquisition of a $1.3m revenue firm
- Identified and in discussions to acquire a $1.9m revenue firm
- Organizational planning to ensure effective integration of acquired businesses
THE RESULTS
- Revenue growth is approaching $4 million
- The owner is focused entirely on the growth strategy, free from operational commitments
