Our clients generally are organisations or businesses that have been operating successfully for three or more years.

Our clients call when they recognise their need for an independent party to help them with specific issues. For example:

• Where there is a need to develop or review the strategic or business plan, particularly when it involves the annual planning workshop. Time is money, using staff and resources effectively equals better results.
  
  
• Where a mature business needs enhanced management processes to support its growth and the ongoing capacity building in its leaders.
  
  
• Where an independent review of the business would improve performance and ultimately profitability.
  
  
• Where a company wants engaged staff members who understand the changes necessary to keep pace in today’s business environment.
  
  
• Where management find that decisions they are facing need an independent “sounding board” to explore options and concerns as well as to develop strategies.
  
  
• Where exploiting new opportunities demands more resources than are available in-house. This is particularly relevant when planning cross industry or cross organisation activities that need an independent facilitator.
  
  
• Where partnership, management or family business disputes need external expertise to help with potentially inflammatory or sensitive issues.
  
  
• Where it is timely to develop and implement a succession plan.
  
  
• Where diligent and thorough preparation is needed for capital raising. Regardless of the funding options being considered, preparation is essential well before the journey begins. Key steps include:
  - The development of a sustainable business proposition
  - Identifying and retaining a high quality, senior management team and experienced advisors
  - Developing robust financial, forecasting and management systems
  - Stand out business performance combined with sound corporate governance
  - Addressing the needs for all stakeholders

SD Consulting can assist by providing the practical experience and the professional networks that can make this option a reality.

Remember, we don’t want to run your company; we want 'you' to run 'your company better'!