Revenue is up. Profit is flat.
Look at gross margin, direct job costs, overhead and pricing by line of work before deciding that more sales are the answer.
Business performance analysis
See what your numbers are trying to tell you.
Sales can look healthy while margins, cash timing or daily operations make growth difficult. BizLaunchWorks reviews the information behind the results, explains what it means in plain language and helps you choose where to act first.
When an independent review helps
You do not need a perfect set of books or a crisis to ask better questions. These are common starting points for a focused analysis.
Cash always feels tight.
Review the difference between recorded profit and the timing of receivables, payables, inventory and other cash demands.
Decisions rely on instinct.
Put recent trends and operational constraints into a short list of questions, priorities and actions the owner can use.
A clear path from records to decisions
The review is performed by a person, with context from the owner. It is designed to make the next decision clearer.
For a look at the format, see the fictional Business Performance Snapshot. Its figures are illustrative, not client results.
- Choose a scope
Select a focused snapshot, a deeper comprehensive review or a custom engagement based on the decision you face.
- Share relevant records
Recent profit-and-loss statements are the usual starting point. The selected package determines the period and any additional information.
- Review the findings together
Receive the written deliverable and a findings meeting, with time set by the package you choose.
- Decide what to do next
Use the priorities yourself, or engage consulting support to help put them into practice.
Questions owners often ask
How small can a business be?
The Small Business Boost is available to eligible independently owned businesses under $500,000 in trailing twelve-month revenue, subject to its stated scope and limited availability. Other analysis packages cover different depths of work.
Is this an accounting audit?
No. It is management analysis and business recommendations. It is not an audit, review, compilation, tax return or assurance engagement.
Will you help implement the recommendations?
The analysis identifies priorities. Consulting and implementation support can be scoped separately when you want help making changes.