Case Studies

Achieving the Dream Business Exit

  • Business Exit Consideration – Owners often think about exiting and business valuation.

  • Dream vs. Strategy – Some see it as a dream, while others make it their key business driver.

  • Timeline Variability – The exit journey can take months, years, or over a decade.

  • How We Helped – Secantor helped a couple achieve their ideal business exit.

The Value of an Interim FD 

  • Importance of Financial Leadership – Strong financial leadership is crucial for business success.

  • Role of Interim CFO/FD – Bridges the gap between finance executives, ensuring stability.

  • Boardroom Expertise – Provides financial insight and reassurance at a critical time.

  • How We Helped – We helped a fast-growing recruitment business after losing their CFO.

Resolving Boardroom Conflict

  • Risk of Director Disputes – Major disagreements can be disastrous.

  • Entrenched Positions – Conflicts can become nearly impossible to resolve internally.

  • Need for External Support – Expert, independent help is crucial for resolution.

  • Transformational Impact – Timely intervention can turn the situation around.

  • How We Helped – A business success story showcasing the power of expert mediation.

Turnaround to Successful Sale

When a business gets into trouble, fast, decisive action is needed. In this business success story learn how Secantor turned around a £2m loss to £1.5m profit before helping sell the business to a national chain for £14m. 

Operational Transformation

Read how Secantor helped an engineering business achieve transformation in both its finances and operations that resulted in a doubling of sales and tripling of profits.

Business Planning

When this specialist aviation manufacturer was blindsided by the Covid pandemic they needed a new strategy quickly. This business success story describes how Secantor helped them pivot to a new future and secure the necessary funding, illustrating the benefits of a fresh external perspective.

Business Performance Management

A team of three young people used their passion for dance music and knowledge of IT to establish an on-line retail business offering vinyl records to DJs and dance music enthusiasts. The director’s energy & expertise over seven years resulted in turnover growth to £5m pa, distributing over 40,000 items each week to a global market-place from a London warehouse operated by 90 staff. Read how Secantor helped improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Restructuring and Mentoring

This water treatment business had struggled with profitability and cash pressure so it became necessary for the company to change its bank. The new bank suggested that they should talk to Secantor to help them review their business model, improve profitability and control working capital. Read how Secantor helped the management team revitalise the business.

 

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