Benefits to companies who work with Decision Support Systems.
SME work - Example .Worked with Group Chief Executive and Board to restructure top Management, including Director Training in Board Duties and Financials, job allocation and reporting lines. Set up new Board systems and Strategy Reviews. Split the company into divisions to create focused management and drive value. Complete review of Financial Systems, including computer system, costing system and monthly reporting and Financial Analysis (Using Decision Support UK computer system). Introduced risk management programme. Introduced employee appraisal, training and reward system.
Active exit route programme ended in a satisfactory sale of two divisions of the business to a PLC. The remaining business was expanded to two successful outlets through our Market Research.
Not only was the business enhanced to enable it to be attractive to a PLC and build value, but the Directors were able to develop and enhance their skills. Value continues to be added to the remaining business.
Company Importing from China .
Revised and produced Excel spreadsheets to calculate in US$ for start-up and prepared financials including stock usage for submission to Bank. Prepared Business plan.
Company Importing Asia
Prepared Business Plan and Financials with costing in US$ for a company setting up in Scotland with a factory to employ over 40 people. An application to Scottish Enterprise for RSA Grant was successful for £500,000.
Development Company
We provide a service to their customers to support bank application for finance, where required.
Regional Selective Assistance (RSA)
We have been successful in obtaining grants from Scottish Enterprise for several Scottish companies.
Technology Grant Applications
We have successfully obtained Technology Grants for Scottish companies.
Equity Finance
Successful equity finance from Scottish Enterprise applications for SMEs
General
Other benefits flowing from our involvement include :
Improved Bank relationship, improved Cash and Stock Control / Re-invigoration of the management team/reduction of waste/ risk reduction and profit sustainability/better staff communication and training/identification and elimination of redundant assets/improved strategy and better forward planning/improved efficiency and systems/better quality of life for Directors and more job satisfaction and confidence by having a better understanding of what is happening in the business now and in the future
This is a selection of satisfied customers who have benefited, not only from reduced risk and increased value, but Senior Management have found that they can work with Decision Support Systems and become more powerful and accurate decision makers which in turn instills confidence and respect from their staff and enhances their reputation, not only in their company but also in their sector.