Case Studies

Outcomes speak louder than words. Our clients have been given the valuable tool of insight into their business and how to achieve their goals and success. Like a proud parent, we watch as, step by step, they put that knowledge into action.

Here are three glimpses into case studies from our clients, a testimony to what can be achieved.

One to showcase

Our client is an owner-operator of her business which offers services in the horse grooming industry. Currently they have a small number of clients who use their services monthly. Their forecast was reasonably conservative but our team identified opportunities for growth.

After a Business Clinic review, our client was given the full report with each specialists recommendations.

What we did:

• Identified an untapped customer base and advised on how to achieve growth including the addition of a website.
• Found valuable future networking opportunities which can bring growth, leveraging the client’s industry background and contacts.
• Established the need for professional marketing materials.
• Advised on the need for insurance risk management.
• Identified the need for the appropriate staff.
• Imparting of legal advice regarding the perimeters of venture, terms of trade, asset base and assets protection.
• Offered advice on cashflow, budgeting and projection.

Outcome:

At the end of the process the client left with a more thorough understanding of her business requirements and the best way to structure her business so its works better for her and alleviated risk and reduced costs. She also learned techniques to utilise her existing contacts and growing her client base. She was provided with a step by step action plan to follow, in order of what will give her the best return of her investment. It was a pleasure working with this client.

Dressed for Success

Our client is a creator of high end, tailor-made suits. He prides himself on creations that reflects his own personality and style and has an existing fan base. This talented designer is embarking on the new venture of opening his own retail store to serve his clients and grow his customer base, so he called on us for advice and guidance.

The Business Clinic conducted their review and our client was provided the full and comprehensive report with each Specialists recommendations. 

Review Findings:

• Identified and addressed the issue of limited store hours for customer accessibility.
• Advised on launch event with suggestions for achieving maximum event exposure.
• Identified the need for a website.
• Provided direction on identifying, fine tuning and segmenting his market to ensure greatest return on investment.
• Advised on the need for asset protection in regards to personal relationship property.
• Counselled on the need to set solid rules and agreements for control and decision making factors in partnerships.
• Offer advice on managing stock levels well and forecasting effectively.
• A profit/loss budget forecast was advised and helpful software programs were suggested.
• Instructed on client’s obligations and safeguards for hiring contractors.
• Income protection was advised.

Outcome:

Our client proceeded with the confidence and knowledge required to organise a successful launch and achieve a rewarding positive outcome for his business. We helped him to prioritise what needed to be done and offered him the guidance to do so. He also gained a sound understanding of the legalities of business which will hold him in good stead for the future. Now this client is dressed for success.