There’s no time like the present – plan your business’s growth, funding or exit today
No matter how many times we hear it in small talk, it still doesn’t feel possible that summer is here. Before we know it, September will arrive, we’ll be racing towards autumn – and then (we’re sorry to be saying this), it will be Christmas.
For business owners in particular, the year goes by in the blink of an eye. Somehow, January merges into reading this very blog post in July. There’s never enough time to complete your growing to-do list.
At Elephants Child, we understand this, and we also understand that this is never going to change. However, what can change are the plans you put in place to prioritise your business’s core needs amidst such a chaotic calendar.
Whether you are firmly flying the ‘business as usual’ flag or embarking on a completely new direction – scaling up, redesigning, refining, or even selling your business – it doesn’t matter. We can provide personalised advice to help you pursue your goals, your way, today.
So, before the year completely runs away, why not zoom out for a moment? Take stock, review your business’s priorities, and most importantly, carefully plan your next move.
Plan your growth
Growth planning sits at the core of all businesses – big and small.
Your growth plan should be the anchor that keeps your business on track. It should be accessible to all, driving every team member’s activity.
Because diligently planning for growth doesn’t just set you up for success, it provides a robust, clear, easy-to-interpret vision of your business’s future.
At Elephants Child, we can help you achieve a bespoke three-year growth plan, coupled with an annual operating plan to ensure you have a growth strategy that won’t be forgotten by anyone.
And there’s no time like the present to do this.
Plan your funding
Acquiring funding is a challenge for all businesses – big and small.
It can feel like a longwinded, time-consuming task with no clear guidelines. But with the help of Elephants Child, this overwhelming process can feel a whole lot easier thanks to considered, timely planning.
Break it down and ask yourself the following questions:
- What is your funding need?
- What will these funds make possible that you can’t currently fathom?
- Do you have the right capital structure to support working capital, contingency and growth?
- What are the optimum routes to raising funding to deliver your goals?
Our experienced advisors can provide the answers to these and many other questions. We can also introduce you to a selection trusted partners who will make your funding goals a reality.
And there’s no time like the present to do it.
Plan your exit
Selling is a monumental decision for all businesses – big and small.
But unfortunately, 70% of SME businesses fail to sell the first-time round – and often, it’s due to poor preparation.
If you’ve worked diligently to make your business a success, the same level of care should be paid to the exit process.
Make your company as attractive as possible to potential buyers, and more importantly, let us help you prepare for the various decisions you’ll face along the way.
There’s no time like the present to do it.
Contact us today
We’re over halfway through 2025(!), so let this be our friendly reminder that we’re here.
If you haven’t yet taken the time to create, review, or amend your business’s plans, it’s not too late.
These plans should be the beating heart of your business, 365 days a year.