We believe that there are very few bad businesses. Unfortunately, there are rather a lot of bad business strategies. Having a clear strategy and direction is essential in any organisation and the ability to quickly translate this into a plan that delivers results is even more important.
Our expertise include:
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Strategic Planning & Implementation
Having a clear strategy and direction is essential in any organisation - and the ability to quickly translate this into a plan that delivers results is even more important. At Connor & Co we have developed a simple and effective framework that helps clients define and deliver winning strategies 'Evolve, Protect, Innovate, Grow©'. Using this collaborative approach, we work with all kinds of businesses to set out their goals and build practical, achievable plans to realise them.
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Recovery & Turnaround Support
There are many reasons why a business might find itself struggling – poor financial management, inefficient /ineffective processes, lack of in-house skill and so on. However, these problems need not be terminal. Early intervention and support from Connor and Co can help address the slide, stabalise the business and develop a plan for a sustainable future.
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Independent Strategic Review & Health Checks
You may already have a strategic plan, however sometimes a business can get so focused on the process that they miss important elements like hidden inconsistencies, lack of specific implementation planning or the measures and metrics required to keep the plan on track and deliver the desired outcome. We can help you guard against these pitfall by providing you with and independent evaluation of your businesses strategic plans with suggestions and recommendations for improvement based on experience and an outside perspective.
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Business Exit Strategies
One of the hardest decisions for an owner manager to make is knowing when to leave a business in which you have invested so much time and effort. Having a clear strategy and realistic action plan can make this process easier. We can help you identify the exit strategies that suits your needs. And once you have made the decision we can assist you in executing the plan, from valuing and preparing the business for sale, finding suitable purchasers and even negotiating the sale.
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Business Acceleration – Funding for Growth
Choosing the right way to support the growth of your business can be difficult and confusing. Whether you are interested in traditional finance, grants, VC, Crowdfunding or anything else, we will support you by developing investor-ready business plans to assist you with growth planning or to attract external investment or funding.
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Corporate Governance – Developing Effective Boards
We work with all types of organisations to review their board and committee performance with the aim of achieving practical performance improvement on 3 levels; the business, the board and the individual board members. Reviewing your boards effectiveness is a powerful statement for any business – it signals a commitment to making timely and value add decisions and also sends a strong message to internal stakeholders that you are commitment to being the best.
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Non-Executive Board Membership
One of the most significant benefits of appointing a non-executive director to work with your business is the independence that they bring from the management of the company and any of its interested parties. They often provide a much-needed alternative perspective on issues and decision-making. At Connor & Co we can support your business by taking on NED appointments direct or by sourcing the relevant individual where specialist knowledge or insight is required.
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Deal Support
Sale, purchase & M&A transactions can be complex and stressful. We work with companies and individuals whether they are on the sell or buy side of a transaction, providing advice, support and guidance designed to achieve the best possible outcome for our client, as well as working to ensure robust post deal plans are in place.