What is Strategic Business Advisory?
Strategic Business Advisory helps you assess significant decisions about your company’s future direction, commercial position and business objectives.
For construction business owners, this may include reviewing growth opportunities, assessing acquisitions, entering new markets, restructuring operations or deciding whether to accept major contractual commitments.
We help you evaluate the available options and consider the financial, commercial and management consequences before you commit.
When should you engage a Strategic Business Adviser?
You should consider Strategic Business Advisory when you are facing a decision that could substantially change your company’s financial position, risk exposure or operations.
You may need independent advice if:
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You are considering acquiring another construction business
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You want to enter a new market or industry sector
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You are assessing a major tender or contract opportunity
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You are considering restructuring your business
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You want to introduce another shareholder or business partner
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You are deciding whether to expand or reduce your operations
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You need to review your company’s strategic direction
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You have several competing opportunities and need to establish priorities
We can assist with a specific decision or a broader review of your business strategy.
Strategic Business Advisory for major commercial opportunities
A major project or new commercial opportunity can require substantial additional working capital, management capacity and resources. Before committing, you need to understand whether your company can perform the work while meeting its existing obligations.
We help you assess the commercial case, including the expected return, contractual risks, resource requirements and financial consequences.
Assessing major construction contracts
You may have an opportunity to tender for a project substantially larger than your usual work. Before deciding whether to tender, you will need to consider the effect on your cash flow, staffing, procurement arrangements, financial capacity and existing projects.
We can help you assess the commercial implications before you decide whether to bid.
Where you need legal advice about the proposed Construction Contract, Rachelle Hare our 25+ year Construction Lawyer can separately scope the relevant Legal Services.
Entering new markets
You may want to expand into civil infrastructure, Defence, government contracting or another market. Before proceeding, you need to assess the experience, systems, personnel, licensing and commercial arrangements your company will require.
You should also consider whether the new market will place additional pressure on your existing operations.
We help you assess the commercial case and identify the changes you need to make before entering the market.
Acquisitions and business expansion
You may be considering acquiring a competitor, another contractor or a business offering complementary services. You need to understand how the acquisition will affect your financial position, management responsibilities, operations and commercial risks.
We help you assess the proposed acquisition against your business objectives and identify the information you need before proceeding.
We can also coordinate specialist valuation, tax and due diligence advice.
Strategic Business Advisory for restructuring
You may need to change your corporate structure, ownership arrangements or management model before pursuing a new business strategy.
For example, you may want to establish a separate company for a new business division, introduce an investor or reorganise responsibilities between your existing entities.
We help you assess your options and the commercial consequences of each arrangement. Where you need detailed structuring advice, our Construction Business Structuring Services can assist.
Strategic planning and business priorities
You may have several opportunities competing for the same capital, management time and resources. We help you assess those options against your company’s objectives, financial position and existing commitments.
You may need to postpone expansion, improve your current operations or change your priorities before proceeding with a major new project.
We can help you establish a practical plan and identify the management responsibilities, financial requirements and commercial arrangements needed for implementation.
Strategic Business Advisory and Business Growth Consulting
You may need Strategic Business Advisory when deciding whether to expand, acquire another business or change your company’s direction.
Once you decide to pursue growth, you may need more detailed advice about implementation, funding, management capacity and operational requirements. Our Business Growth Consulting Brisbane Services can assist with assessing growth readiness and planning business expansion. If your existing operations need attention before you grow, we can help you assess those issues first.
Financial and commercial assessment of strategic options
You will need reliable financial information before committing to significant changes. We help you examine how your proposed strategy will affect your company’s existing commitments and financial position.
How we provide Strategic Business Advisory
We begin by understanding the decision you are considering, the options available and the information you already have.
We can then assist with the commercial and financial assessment, recommendations and planning required for your circumstances.
You can engage us through a Strategy Session, a defined Business Advisory project or ongoing support.
Where you need help implementing agreed changes, we can work with your management team on the relevant responsibilities and actions.
FAQs About Strategic Business Advisory Brisbane
1. When should I engage a Strategic Business Adviser?
You should consider Strategic Business Advisory when you are facing a significant decision involving growth, acquisitions, restructuring, major contracts or your company’s future direction.
We can help you assess the options and understand the commercial consequences before committing.
2. Can Strategic Business Advisory help me decide whether to expand?
We can help you assess your proposed expansion against your company’s financial position, management capacity, existing commitments and commercial risks.
You can then decide whether to proceed, change your plans or address existing business issues first.
3. Can I obtain Strategic Business Advisory for one decision?
You can engage us to assess a specific business issue or decision.
A Strategy Session may be suitable as an initial step. Where you need detailed analysis or written recommendations, we can agree a separate scope.
4. Can you help me assess a business acquisition?
We can help you assess the commercial and strategic implications of a proposed acquisition, including financial capacity, management requirements and integration considerations.
We can also coordinate specialist due diligence, valuation and tax advice.
5. What is the difference between Strategic Business Advisory and Management Consulting?
Strategic Business Advisory helps you assess significant decisions about your company’s future direction and commercial position.
Management Consulting concentrates on your management arrangements, responsibilities, systems and business operations.
You may need both services where a strategic decision requires changes to the way you manage your business.
Discuss your strategic business decision
If you are considering a major commercial opportunity, acquisition, restructuring or change in business direction, we can help you assess your options before you commit.
Book a 60-minute Strategy Session for $650 + GST with Rachelle or Shannon, or $750 + GST with both.
Or contact Blaze Business & Legal to discuss your requirements.
