Strategic business development & planning
Better business program
Success is about planning. Whether you need a short-term business plan to address immediate issues or a long-term strategic plan to set your business direction, Kendons are here to help.
Complete our Risk Survey to find out what to focus on to de-risk your business.
Business planning is an evolving process. Failing to plan is planning to fail.
It’s easy to get caught up in the everyday operation of your business and let planning slip. Our business planning services will help you to find time to secure the future of your business.
Past performance will be reviewed and future direction will be clarified. We’ll help you analyse your internal and external environments to identify critical focus points and key success areas. With this, we can help you set solid and realistic business goals, and define robust strategies for achievement.
Our Better Business Program analyses your key risks and value drivers so you can quickly address any problems and identify areas to improve performance.
At the end of the business strategy session, you’ll have a clear action plan to act as your map to success.
See more information about our Better Business Program here.
Covid-19 business recovery program
This is the equivalent of our Strategic Business Planning Service (but for those struggling with Covid-19 impact)
Complete our Risk Assessment to find out what to focus on to de-risk your business.
The business landscape has shifted significantly. Non-financial internal and external risks most notably COVID-19 have had a devastating impact on businesses with many having to close and face the prospect of never re-opening.
Our new research confirms SMEs that survive have plans in place. Businesses that identify, adapt and take advantage of opportunities will emerge stronger.
Our Business Recovery Program will help you develop your own Recovery Plan. It is a 3-step Program:
Complete a free Short Risk and Value Driver Assessment;
Meet with us for a Business Recovery Program workshop;
Receive ongoing support to implement your recovery and regrowth action items.
See more information about our Business Recovery Program here.
Your business planning session includes:
Direction
Review and set the direction of the business.
Quantification
Identify and prioritise your key goals - divide into quick wins vs. key projects.
Evaluation
Develop a template to review actual performance against targets.
Forecasting
Create a platform to develop financial forecasts.
Communication
Develop a tool to communicate your business goals and vision with your team.
Action plan
Create strategies and set timeframes to achieve your goals.
Business structure planning
The structure you choose can influence your ability to grow or sell the business, so it's important to get it right. We have the tools and experience to make your first choice, the best choice.
What kind of future do you want for your business?
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to formalising your business structure or start-up. At Kendons, we're here to help you go through the pros and cons, legalities, and requirements for each type of business structure. With our strategic advice, you’ll be able to make informed decisions that align with your goals and objectives.
We’re here to help prepare, register and file all the required documentation, and provide you with ongoing support.
Profit and performance improvement
Understanding your business is fundamental to increasing profit and performance.
Key performance indicators
Determine the key drivers or ‘KPIs’ of your business in order to develop performance improvement strategies and measures that increase profit and free up cash flow. This will include ensuring you always have comfort and clarity on your tax position, a key driver of your cash flow.
The number of key drivers you monitor should be limited to those that will make the most difference to your business and must be aligned with your business plan.
Kendons will put in place systems to measure KPIs and provide benchmarking against industry standards. We’ll work with you to improve business performance, using proven tools and the latest in business technology to do so.
Measure and improve profit and performance:
Drive success
Establish key drivers fundamental to your business’s success.
Goal setting
Set appropriate and achievable targets.
Increased profits
Follow our agreed strategy to improve profit and performance.
Efficiency
Streamline business processes with advice from experienced experts.
Productivity
Increase productivity and effectiveness with proven tools.
Modern technology
Use cloud-based dashboards to monitor KPIs with the latest technology.
What our clients say about us
"We have a strong professional relationship with Kendons. Kendons provided valuable assistance with the set-up of our business and provide ongoing support in terms of business planning, systems development and reporting. The Kendons team is supportive, approachable, professional and organised."
— John and Chris Rietveld, Irishman Creek Station
