Oasis Accountants have partnered with Pro-actions business advisors to support our clients across all industries
Pro-actions’ philosophy and disciplined approach to strategic decision-making can be applied across all sectors. Specialising in working with small to medium-sized businesses, their advisors will tailor their support to meet your goals.
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Business Health Assessment
Devised by
in partnership with Oasis Accountants
Is your business resilient and robust enough to survive and thrive with increased profits and greater control?
Discover what you are doing well, where you could improve and the warning signs that require urgent attention.
You’ll be asked about 8 ‘health factors’ that are critical for business success
Go with your first answer rather than analyse the situation too deeply
The test should take under 10 minutes
You’ll receive an in-depth analysis of your results upon completion
Governance, Grip and Leadership
Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
The business strategy is clearly documented and understood by all.
There is a documented business plan that supports the strategy.
Regular board meetings are scheduled, take place, and have actions and minutes.
Key performance indicators are produced, communicated and reviewed regularly.
The business has good working relationships with key professional advisors.
Finance
Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
The business has a documented monthly budget and cash flow plan and breakeven points are known.
Cash flow is regularly modelled, predictable and sufficient to meet the plan.
Suppliers, Service Providers, Debtors and Tax Agencies are routinely paid on time.
Customer receipts are collected within payment terms and debtor days is under control.
Management accounts are available and reviewed monthly.
Our bank relationship is good and we have the financial facilities we need.
Shareholders'/Directors' vision & objectives
Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
I/we have considered/discussed what we want from the business.
I/we have all set our end goals/exit plans and they are written down and known amongst the directors.
The shareholders' and directors' end goals are aligned.
There is clear documented agreement about how the business will be run and who has authority and rights over what.
The directors know where they add value and manage their time to focus in those areas.
Marketing
Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
There is a clear and written marketing plan that is aligned to the business plan.
The business has a very good knowledge of its competition and their practices.
We know exactly why customers buy from us rather than our competitors.
There is a detailed schedule of marketing actions that is managed and delivered to.
The pipeline is full and we generate convertible/profitable leads regularly.
Sales
Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
Our sales model (how we sell, to whom, by whom) is documented and understood.
There is/are clearly detailed, documented sales processes that are well understood.
There is a system in place which supports opportunity management through the sales process.
Sales results are managed weekly and are on track to hit the budget.
Sales personnel are appropriately skilled/trained for the types of roles they are performing.
People Management
Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
There is a documented organisation structure that is known and understood by all.
The organisation structure is grounded in our strategy and supports us to achieve what we want.
The key roles are filled with appropriately skilled/motivated people who are performing well.
Roles and responsibilities are clearly documented and understood by all.
Performance management and development processes are in place and actioned.
Operations & Systems
Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
Processes are, for the most part, fully documented and, where possible, computerised.
Designated people are responsible for the day-to-day operating decisions.
Staff communication is good and duplication of work does not occur.
The business has well defined and effective quality management and health and safety processes.
Staff have the environment, equipment and the training they need to increase their productivity.
Personal Satisfaction
Please rate your agreement with the following statement:
I am motivated and inspired by the business.
I have adequate support to handle details so that I have space to focus on bigger things.
I am able to spend quality time on things/with the people I care about.
I am happy with the amount of money I make from the business.
I am on plan for my end game (or exit) and financial independence.
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‘Hands-on’ business consultation: the Pro-actions difference
Pro-actions advisors understand that to do their job, they need to get under the skin of the economics and value of your business. Before doing anything else, they will grapple with your figures and dissect your business model to understand your business.
Book your free advisory session
To discuss how you can take your business forward, Oasis clients can arrange a free one-to-one advisory session with Pro-actions advisor Michael Rawlinson. Michael has over 40 years’ experience in business leadership, planning, strategic marketing and sales generation. He has run two industry trade associations, helping hundreds of member companies grow and thrive in competitive environments. To receive specific recommendations for your business, you are invited to book a review with Michael.
Problems and pain points: how Pro-actions business support services will help you
Problems and pain points in businesses often manifest in different areas from their root causes. Pro-actions specialise in taking the time to understand you and your business to find the root causes of problems. And then work with you and alongside you to fix them. A key differentiator is that Pro-actions business advisors are ‘sleeves rolled up’ people. They know that in an SME there just isn’t the resource and time available to get everything done so it’s all hands to the pump.
Some specific issues and pain points that Pro-actions regularly encounter and deal with:
• Lack of clear direction and goals for the business
• Muddled or unclear strategy about how to achieve the goals
• Ineffective marketing / insufficient leads or opportunities for sales
• Ineffective sales / insufficient turnover
• Cashflow problems (lack of cash or failure to see issues coming)
• People issues (lack of accountability, motivation, retention, conflict)
• General lack of grip and control
• Inability to raise finance
Sometimes there are exceptional issues and decisions that are outside the normal ambit of running a business where Pro-actions also help by rolling up our sleeves and working alongside you:
• Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
• Crisis resolution
• Emergency financing
• Exit or sale planning
• Distress resolution and turnaround
• Potential insolvency situations