Allwood Associates has over twenty years experience in advising organisations in financial and business management.

Our areas of expertise where we deliver practical solutions cover the following functions:
 

Function	Consulting Service
Strategic Planning	Identification areas and methods of growth Determination of defensive measures to survive The preparation of comprehensive business plans Financial modelling and investment appraisals Finding and appointing strategic directors to the Board
Business Development	The creation or expansion of distribution channels Identifying and establishing joint ventures and partnerships with private companies and public sector agencies Large contract preparations, pricing structures, presentations and negotiations The preparation of public or private sector tender documents to secure long term contracts Competitive pricing analysis
Financial Control and Reporting	The implementations of systems of financial control, covering purchasing, cash management and asset security Human Resource management, establishing corporate policies and procedures Reducing risk on foreign currency exposure The production of prompt and accurate monthly management accounts, financial statistics, comparative analysis and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts Investment appraisals to evaluate and control new capital investment plans, assessing risk, pay-back and the internal rate of return The preparation of financial statements with full notes and trading profit & loss and other regulatory reporting requirements
Fund Raising and Refinancing	Profiling the right finance provider Preparing presentations to secure funding at the right price Negotiating terms with investors Negotiating with banks to secure overdraft, long term loans and structured debt solutions Providing pre-money valuations to minimise equity dilution Securing exit for retiring or tired investors Submitting EU or government grant applications
Merger and Acquisitions	Market and competitor analysis and development of M&A strategy Identification of and approach to target companies Corporate valuations of target and own company Deal structure and negotiations Due diligence process and lawyer management
Tax Planning	Advice to establish a structure and plan to minimise your corporate taxation liabilities Shareholder tax planning Advice on VAT and partial exemption
System Implementation	Web site Search Engine Optimisation: advice on supplier selection, direction and costs On line registration, booking and order processing and purchasing systems Call centre management solutions Computerised accounting systems Wide are and local area telecommunications systems
Company Administration	Fulfilling all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements Managing investor relations and communications Commercial management of company secretarial duties: lease negotiations, insurances and other key contracts Statutory and regulatory filings, including annual financial statements for shareholders, Annual Returns and other Companies House forms

When we are engaged we agree specific, measurable objectives. These are designed to add value to your organisation by increasing its earnings and by reducing risk. We commit to increasing stakeholder value.

Please contact us should you need advice on any of these areas. We provide a free of charge and confidential analysis of the commercial options open to you and how our advisory service can help you meet your objectives.