Recession as a springboard

Strong SMEs can get ahead of the competition and position for post-recession growth by planning NOW:

• overseas economies are already recovering – are there opportunities for the SME’s products or services in markets abroad?
• are there any market sectors close to the SME’s that would be easy to move into?
• can the SME take advantage of the turmoil caused by the recession to consolidate or achieve speedy entry into new geographies or sectors, e.g. by acquisition of businesses, assets or by partnerships?
• use the recession to strengthen the team’s skills and business systems, e.g. will an investment in e-commerce or IT now leave the SME stronger to exploit the end of the recession?
• does the SME have a viable financial model and funding in place to support this activity?

BM Consultants have many years’ practical experience and can:

• provide a free half-day scoping session to review the options open to the SME.
• agree specific targets and provide a cost-efficient consultancy proposal.
• work with the SME management to produce a “super-SME” plan for the client.
• assist with the financial modelling and help secure appropriate funding.
• help execute the plan if needed.

BM Consultants – business solutions built on experience

“Recessions can open up huge holes in supply chains as established players downsize, refocus or fall over. Such changes present massive opportunities and the companies best placed to exploit them must be aware, aggressive, dexterous, lean and ambitious.
In short, recession is a time of opportunity for many SMEs.”

Grant Wheeler , “The Scotsman”, June 2009

BM Consultants work closely with their clients to understand their people, products and markets - and most importantly their vision. Business assumptions and strategies are challenged and business plans are driven by agreed objectives. This ensures that a consistent message can be articulated to all stakeholders, including employees, customers, banks and shareholders.

Please contact us to discuss how we can work with you on your business challenges.