Navigate Business Recovery can assist any business with an IBR which can be the most important report which allows lenders or investors to confirm an investment or lending decision on the viability of the business.
Business environments can always change and although this can create many prospects and an option to trade quickly, it carries with it, risks. With increased changes in the way a Company operates, lenders, investors and venture capitalists often need an IBR before any consideration si given to lending decisions.
How do independent business reviews help you?
Whether the business owner is seeking further funding, or lenders/ investors require reassurance as to the viability and creditworthiness of the business, an IBR will deliver a solid base from which management, lenders and investors can make progress.
We understand this our commitment is to produce strategic business reviews based on the commercial realities facing your business. We recognise what is important to the management, lenders and investors and our priority is to develop solutions that will benefit everyone.
What does an independent business review cover?
Every assignment is different and dealt with on a case by case basis. The way we work is altered to match the particular conditions and trading activities and requirements of the individual business.
The following are just a few matters which are included in the review: –
- Sector/competition strengths, weaknesses and where your Company fits in
- Will the banks security be covered
- The appointed representatives’ recommendation(s)
- Recent trading and financial position,
- Future budgets, forecasts and how they compare to previous periods
- Management strengths and weaknesses – Directors and staff
- Business systems and the effectiveness in the way they work within the Company
Depending on the size and structure of the business and the extent of the review, the report could either be a few pages or as lengthy 300 pages. It Is based on the size of the company and the amount of information in question to be reviewed.
The independent business review will always set out our conclusions, evaluate the options available and develop a practical and suitable action plan with recommendations on how to progress.
Our approach
We will carry out your review and guarantee that it effectively focuses and responds to your needs and expectations. We will update you regularly on the progress and will ensure:
- A constructive business-oriented approach
- Minimum disruption to the running of your business
- An absolute confidentiality regarding your affairs
The benefits for your business
An independent business review will definitely give a clear and balanced view on where the business is, recognise the key issues and provide recommendations on the best way forward. Some recommendations may sound debateable, but they will always be realistic.
Types of assignment undertaken
- pre-lending/ investment reviews – reassuring management, lenders and investors
- liquidity and viability – providing an objective view at times of exposure and risk
- monitoring – regular endorsement that the business is performing to an agreed plan
- turnarounds and reconstructions – helping management to overcome financial distress
- corporate finance – raising additional working capital or reconstructing existing debt.
Next Steps
If you want to find out anything further about this topic then please feel free to call on 0330 236 9930, 0330 236 9938 or 07961 116321. All conversations will be in strict confidence. You can also email vee@navigatebr.com.
This article is for information and interest only. It is not a substitute for full professional advice, which will take in to account the specific and individual circumstances. Navigate Business Recovery Limited cannot accept any responsibility for any loss arising as a result of any person or organisation acting or refraining from acting on any information.
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