Business Services - Structuring, Start Ups & Transitions

Business Start-Ups

If you have a good idea for a new business venture but don't have expertise in the legal or financial aspects of creating a new business, we can help you:

• Decide on the most suitable structure for your business - Sole trader, Partnership, Trust or Company
• Prepare a business plan, cash flow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts
• Assess your finance requirements and advise on the best sources of finance
• Establish a good working relationship with your bank
• Register for an Australian Business Number with the ATO
• Complete registration procedures with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
• Company secretarial matters

Let us help you turn your business idea into a reality.

Buying a Business

There are several scenarios where you might wish to acquire a business enterprise.

Whether you are considering buying a business or merging with another business, we have the experience and expertise you require. Are you getting a good deal? Is the business right for you? Can you afford it? Have all avenues for future growth been investigated? We ask the right questions, and partner with the right experts to find the required answers.

Drawing on the skills of professionals reduces your chances of purchasing an unsuitable business.

Our services include:

• A review of your goals and objectives
• Due diligence services
• Preparation of financial forecasts
• Partnering with experts to assist with the purchase negotiations
• Advice on financing
• Assistance with preparing a business plan

Insolvency

The key to avoiding insolvency is to seek professional help as soon as the first signs of difficulty appear. Timely, expert advice could save your business from liquidation or receivership.

In the event that liquidation or receivership is necessary, KWA will refer you to the right expert who has the required experience, skills and professional network to assist. If your business is struggling under financial and operational difficulties, proactive and insightful action is vital to avoid, or at least minimise, the ramifications.

Selling a Business

Selling a business can be a difficult, disheartening time and the tasks involved can seem particularly arduous. We aim to take the unwanted burden from you.

The services we provide for preparing to sell a business include:

• Prepare your business for sale
• Determine a sales range
• Partnering with a valuation expert
• Assistance with the Due Diligence, process and supporting documents

Our friendly, professional team will help you obtain the best result for your business.

Succession Planning

To ensure the long-term success of your business, it is critical to establish a well-designed succession plan. Coordinating the transition of your business to your successors can be an arduous process. With our years of experience helping clients we can address the complex issues of business continuation, removing the stress from your shoulders.