Business Development & Consultancy

Sound business development advice should always accompany solid financial and taxation management. It makes sense therefore that these two key areas of business performance should be addressed using the same team of professional advisers who already know your business intimately and want to help you take it to the next level .

We at Ellis & Co have an experienced team of accountants, tax advisers and business development managers who can provide the holistic business support services that you will need to call upon as your business grows.

Business Planning

A Business Plan will help you focus your existing business or new business venture and should typically include:

  • Market and customer research
  • Product/service research
  • Competitor analysis
  • Promotion and pricing plans
  • Intended business process operations
  • Financial and cash flow forecasts
  • People-development statements

Business Performance Diagnostic

In recognition of the fact that outstanding business performance will depend on how all the critical elements of business management combine to optimum effect, we at Ellis & Co have developed our own business performance diagnostic tool that looks at the four key areas of the business:

  • Financial performance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operational excellence
  • People management and utilisation

Our interactive diagnostic tool enables the business owner/manager and our consultant to identify quickly key areas for improvement ranked against an overall nationally recognised standard. Completion of the diagnostic process then facilitates early action planning to remedy those areas where improvement is necessary. Ellis & Co can assist with both the diagnostic process and the action planning activities.

Marketing & Sales Development

Whether it's the development of a marketing strategy and action plan designed to take the business forward into new market areas, or assistance with training of individuals in a client's business who have the wherewithal to perform better but just need some development assistance, at Ellis & Co we can assist with a range of tools and techniques:

  • Strategic analysis and development
  • Market research and competitor analysis
  • Marketing action planning
  • Training in the principles of marketing and selling
  • Coaching and mentoring of individuals with potential to develop
  • Peer group financial comparisons
  • Prospect group analysis

International Expansion

Whether you are a local business looking for new opportunities abroad or an established international player we can help support the growth of your business and avoid unnecessary taxes at home and abroad.

In conjunction with our international Associates we can help you with:

  • Formation and administration of UK companies
  • Formation of companies abroad
  • Advice and tax planning for domiciled and non-domiciled UK residents
  • Personal and company tax advice

HR Consultancy

The business diagnostic that we undertake for our clients frequently exposes some areas where greater focus on HR issues is advisable or necessary.

Through our pool of skilled HR professionals we can provide:

  • Coaching, mentoring and training
  • Training needs analysis
  •  Skills gap analysis

 

CORPORATE FINANCE

Acquisitions & Disposals

At Ellis & Co we are more than just accountants; we are there to support you with growth opportunities that may emerge through acquisition or merger with a competitor or complementary business.

Once you have found a potential match for your business we can help with:

  • Assessing the potential through due diligence
  • Optimising the taxation and financial situation of the amalgamated enterprise
  • Advice on raising capital as we introduce you to our contacts in Corporate Finance
  • Making your business attractive to a potential buyer

 

Raising Finance

Whether you are considering new plant or machinery, moving into larger premises or expanding existing facilities we can assist with:

  • Planning and costing
  • Forecasting cash flow and profits
  • Examining finance options, including factoring, invoice discounting, overdraft or loans, share issues
  • Advising on tax issues
  • Working with your current bankers or accessing other sources
  • Due diligence and documentation
  • Assistance from Government support sources and Regional organisations

 

Business Valuations

Whatever your reason for valuing your business you'll want a fair, realistic and well-informed valuation, and at the same time you'll expect your advisors to know what they are doing and to have the experience to get it right first time.

At Ellis & Co we have the commercial experience and knowledge to provide you with a well-informed opinion.

Share Valuations

The Ellis & Co Corporate Finance team can assist you arriving at a valuation of company shares giving full consideration to:

  • The company's performance and financial standing as shown in the accounts
  • The size of the shareholding and shareholders' rights
  • The company's dividend policy
  • Appropriate yields and price earnings ratios
  • The value of the company's assets
  • The commercial and economic background at the valuation date

 

Recovery & Insolvency

With the right practical and realistic advice on how best to deal with cash flow and other financial difficulties, many businesses could avoid insolvency.

Our aim is to give you constructive advice to help you and your business survive or alternatively deal with the wind down in an orderly and sympathetic fashion.

We'll explain in plain language what your options are, be they:

  • Liquidation
  • Company of individual Voluntary Arrangements
  • Payment plans with HMRC
  • Bankruptcy