Preparing for the Sale of a Business-
We know that you have worked very hard to grow your business. If you want to sell, will you get fair value for all of the work that you put into it? The first step in the process of selling a business is often to determine its value. Another important element of your selling strategy should include an analysis of how much profit is being contributed by each segment of your business. Our experts will help you examine every facet of your business to maximize its value. We can also help identify other sources of value and suggest improvements that could increase its current value even more.

Exit Strategy / Retirement Planning-
Don’t wait until you are ready to retire to plan your exit strategy. Because many business owners do not plan ahead before they decide to sell their business, they’re often disappointed to discover their business is not worth what they had hoped when it’s time to sell. You should start planning your succession strategy from the very beginning, long before you can imagine ever wanting to leave. Developing a formal plan for ownership transfer will protect your spouse or heirs from having to the burden of these major decisions without the benefit of your advice or a well-developed comprehensive plan.

Cash Flow Problems-
Cash flow problems are common for most businesses, and we can help you find the solution. After all, a growing business requires more cash than one that is dying, so asking for help is the next step to success.

Declining Sales and Profits-
Tough economic environments can precipitate declining sales and profits even for the most successful companies. We’re dealing with higher costs for labor and materials, and greater pressure from a competitive market to keep our prices low. Our focus is to help you create and implement a strategy that will allow your business to regain its profitability and maintain that growth.

Seeking Growth-
Once we determine which segment of your business is the most profitable, we can then chart the best and most profitable path for growth. Need a sales and marketing plan? We can help with that. We can even show you how your company can get listed as a vendor for the federal government under the Small Business Set-Aside Program.

Employee Issues-
Do you run your business or does your business run you? Your employees need to become self-managing and capable of directing work teams who share your goals and ideals. But how do you motivate them to do so? Corporate Ventures can help you design successful employee motivational plans customized for your business needs.

Interim Management-
Corporate Ventures has access to seasoned managers and contacts in virtually any industry. We can assist with short-term needs such as medical leaves or for longer-term needs that can arise while searching for the perfect candidate to fill an available position.

Lower Margins/ Increased Competition-
Are your margins being challenged by your customers, competitors and/or vendors? Has overseas outsourcing had a major impact on your industry? Has the competitive environment changed dramatically? Let us work with you to develop a plan to strengthen your company’s competitive standing and profitability.

Business Plan Development and Planning-
Henry Ford once said, “Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.” Every business needs a plan. An increasing amount of lenders require a business plan before they will approve a business loan or a credit line. Our advisors will show you how to develop a successful business plan, including performing relevant market research for your industry.