What this involves
Restructuring means changing how a business is organised, funded and run so it can keep operating and recover. It usually involves cost, cash, debt and structure, and sometimes the shape of the business itself. It is not only for companies in trouble. Owners also restructure ahead of a sale, after a big client leaves, or when the business has outgrown the way it was set up.
When it makes sense to restructure
- Revenue looks fine but cash is always short.
- Costs have risen faster than income and nobody can say exactly where.
- The organisation grew by adding people, not by design, and roles overlap.
- A large customer, contract or market has gone and the numbers need rebuilding.
- Lenders, suppliers or investors are asking for a credible plan.
What we look at
We start with cash, because it decides how much time you have. Then we look at the cost base, pricing and margins by product or client, the organisation chart and who actually does what, debt and supplier terms, and the main risks to the plan. We ask for real figures and talk to the people who run the work, not only to the owner.
What you receive
- A short written diagnosis that separates causes from symptoms.
- A prioritised plan with owners, dates and the cash effect of each step.
- A fixed price for the work, agreed before we start.
- Help carrying the plan out, with regular reviews until the figures move.
Where the limits are
Some situations need a formal legal procedure. If yours does, we will say so early and work with your lawyer or the relevant licensed professional. We do not give legal advice.
How it works
Free call
We listen and ask for the few numbers that matter most.
Diagnosis
We review cash, costs, structure and risk to find the real causes, not just the symptoms.
Restructuring plan
You get a written plan with priorities, owners and dates.
Delivery
We work with your team to carry it out and hand over something they can run.
What this includes
Choose your package
- Organisational & operations review
- Restructuring roadmap
- Implementation support
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the problem. Most engagements cover cash and cost control, changes to structure and responsibilities, pricing and margin, and a plan for suppliers and lenders. We agree the scope with you after the first call.
No. Many owners restructure to prepare for growth or a sale, or because the way the company was set up no longer fits the work. Earlier is usually easier and cheaper.
A diagnosis and written plan typically takes a few weeks. Carrying the plan out takes longer and depends on how much needs to change. We give you a timeline in the proposal.
Yes. We are business advisers, not lawyers. If a legal procedure is likely, we tell you at the start and coordinate with the right professional.
We quote a fixed price after the free first call, once we know the scope. There is no charge for the call and no obligation to go ahead.