Business Analysis, Business Planning and Strategic Planning:

Any analysis and planning process must start with an examination of current business conditions, including risks and internal and external threats and opportunities.  We tend to dig a little deeper than most when doing the SWOT analysis, and consider the following aspects as well:

 Your customers:

• What they like
• What they don't like
• What they need & want
• Prospects going forward

 Your people:

• Attitudes
• Motivation
• Goal setting and Planning
• Focus: Customer Service
• Staff selection
• Training

 Your processes:

• Planning
• Simplification
• Communication
• Distribution
• Alignment of priorities, action and resources
• Measurable standards
• Marketing: What you represent, Communicating it

 IT:

• Electronic Forms
• Automated Processes
• Internet Commerce (e-Commerce) solutions
• Business Intelligence
• Communications and mobility

 Sales and Marketing:

• Strategies
• Training
• Motivation
• E-Commerce solutions
• Distribution Model

 Management Resources:

• Credibility
• Trust
• Planning
• Recruitment strategies
• "The winning edge" through:
  • Culture, attitudes and practices
  • Business systems
  • Operational efficiency
  • Resource Alignment
  • Customer Service

Once the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats are known and the goals of the business determined, the planning for the journey can begin.  Recommended changes need to be rated by importance, prioritised, resourced, structured and scheduled.  This is truly a critical stage, and the more time is spent in the planning, the less problems will present themselves during implementation.

We can take the lead or audit your own planning to ensure that the bases are rigorously covered and the plans have the best chance of success.  Call us now if you are considering this process.  Our number is 02 8212 3388.  Alternatively, click here:e-mail Savant