Understanding performance is key to improving it
Monitoring performance against plan
Do you know how well your business is doing in key areas? I can help you to monitor performance to make better decisions by:
After all, there's no point having a plan if you don't hold yourself accountable to it.
Business improvement reviews
Good, detailed information will enable us to analyse the performance of the business, e.g.:
do you understand which customers or products are the most profitable for you?
should certain products be discontinued or should they be marketed more effectively?
are prices set at an optimal level?
can any functions be outsourced to allow you to focus on your core business?
are your systems and governance working effectively?
Streamlining your business will free up your time to work on growth, other strategic priorities or your work-life balance.
Improving cash flows
Sometimes during an expansion phase or when management time is distracted elsewhere, investment in working capital can blow out – and this can be fatal for your cash flow. I can work with you to identify where this has happened and suggest ways to turn it around.
Major business decisions
There are many decisions that you will need to take as a business owner or board. Often pre-conceptions can cloud judgement, or emotions can come into play. I have provided robust data analysis and an independent view on a number of different situations, such as:
whether to undertake a major capital spend or investment – via a business case
whether to sell the business and how to plan for that
how to step away from the daily detail without losing control.
“Philippa has used her skills and experience to provide our growing organisation with significant guidance that has made a difference to the care we provide. She has been able to traverse both financial and operational components of the organisation in her calm and considered manner, allowing us to have a clear pathway for the future.”
