FAQ

Frequently asked questions & answers

"Our systems and structures have not kept pace with our rapid growth. This creates uncertainty that we want to overcome. What steps do you recommend?"admin2024-02-12T17:10:16+01:00

"Our systems and structures have not kept pace with our rapid growth. This creates uncertainty that we want to overcome. What steps do you recommend?"

Our solution... "We not only offer you strategic concepts including implementation support, but in our many years of work we have also developed instruments and tools to support your business decisions. As part of a know-how transfer, we are happy to provide you with these tools, including appropriate training. We will be happy to remain your sparring partner for further strategic and operational questions."

"We have identified more or less significant potential in our functional areas (purchasing, sales, logistics, etc.) and are not getting off the ground. What benefits can you offer here?"admin2024-02-23T09:59:54+01:00

"We have identified more or less significant potential in our functional areas (purchasing, sales, logistics, etc.) and are not getting off the ground. What benefits can you offer here?"

Our solution... "We have many years of experience in optimizing functional areas, such as purchasing, internal and external logistics and sales, in a wide range of industries. We can support you either in the analysis and planning of measures or directly in the management of optimization projects or by outsourcing individual activities. The greater our influence on the success of the measure, the greater our willingness to incorporate performance-related fee components."

"The existence of our company is at risk and I would like to protect myself against the necessary measures with regard to my liability as managing director. How can you support me in this?"admin2024-02-12T17:09:45+01:00

"The existence of our company is at risk and I would like to protect myself against the necessary measures with regard to my liability as managing director. How can you support me in this?"

Our solution... "Let us examine the need for a going concern forecast. We have many years of experience in the preparation of going concern forecasts and in the implementation of the measures provided for therein. Our going concern forecasts also provide a sound basis for financing discussions with the bank and other creditors. As a result, you avoid liability risks and have the opportunity to successfully restructure your company."

"We have a need for restructuring in our company. This is the first time I've been in this situation and I'm not sure how to approach it. I don't want to be overwhelmed by paper, I want concrete and immediately implementable recommendations for action. How can SGS help us with this?"admin2024-02-12T17:09:29+01:00

"We have a need for restructuring in our company. This is the first time I've been in this situation and I'm not sure how to approach it. I don't want to be overwhelmed by paper, I want concrete and immediately implementable recommendations for action. How can SGS help us with this?"

Our solution... "We recommend a step-by-step approach here by first carrying out a crisp, holistic analysis with Turnaround Process Monitor©. This allows us to set priorities and focus the next steps on the essentials. The results are incorporated into a restructuring concept or, if necessary, a going concern forecast, which contains concretely formulated measures with deadlines, responsibilities and costs. We make sure that implementation has already begun and that initial successes are visible. Our accompanying instruments, i.e. the Liquidity Monitor©, the Success Monitor© and others, are suitable for this purpose."

"We are posting negative results and have a weak equity base. In addition, our house bank is becoming increasingly restrictive and individual creditors are reluctant to supply us. How should we deal with this?"admin2024-02-12T17:09:17+01:00

"We are posting negative results and have a weak equity base. In addition, our house bank is becoming increasingly restrictive and individual creditors are reluctant to supply us. How should we deal with this?"

Our solution... "I recommend the examination of far-reaching measures. In addition to reviewing the financial framework, with the TPM© - Turnaround Process Monitor we offer a comprehensive, cost-effective and quickly implementable analysis of your situation. As a result, you receive concrete starting points for restructuring measures. Depending on how advanced the development is, it may be necessary to prepare a going concern forecast. We not only work with you to develop the basis for restructuring, but also take the first confidence-building steps towards the bank and creditors. "

"My company is showing signs of crisis and is in a situation that threatens its existence. Do I have to fear liability risks and what steps do I need to take?"admin2024-02-12T17:09:09+01:00

"My company is showing signs of crisis and is in a situation that threatens its existence. Do I have to fear liability risks and what steps do I need to take?"

Our solution... "Do you have negative equity in your balance sheet and negative results? In this situation, you are subject to a duty of examination with regard to possible over-indebtedness. In this case, the preparation of an appropriately substantiated going concern forecast is an essential prerequisite for avoiding liability risks. In addition to a comprehensive restructuring concept, you also document compliance with your due diligence obligations!

"Due to liquidity bottlenecks and persistently poor results, our principal bank is nervous. The climate for discussions is strained and we are having increasing problems obtaining the necessary financing. How do I get out of this dilemma?"admin2024-02-12T17:08:59+01:00

"Due to liquidity bottlenecks and persistently poor results, our principal bank is nervous. The climate for discussions is strained and we are having increasing problems obtaining the necessary financing. How do I get out of this dilemma?"

Our solution... "We recommend a new approach to the bank here. Only open and transparent bank communication, e.g. with our CAP-COM©, creates trust. Combined with concrete and plausible measures to deal with the situation, the lost basis for discussion can usually be re-established. The banks then show more willingness to provide financing - after all, they are not usually the "enemy of their own money".

"Our suppliers are showing symptoms of nervousness. They are resorting to advance payment or other measures due to slow payments, which is a burden on my company. How can I regain trust and favorable conditions?"admin2024-02-12T17:08:44+01:00

"Our suppliers are showing symptoms of nervousness. They are resorting to advance payment or other measures due to slow payments, which is a burden on my company. How can I regain trust and favorable conditions?"

Our solution... "I also advise transparency and clear announcements here. First create clarity about hidden liquidity reserves and "liquefy" them. We recommend drawing up a liquidity plan that you update on a rolling weekly basis and coordinate with key suppliers. Our Liquidity Monitor© has proven its worth in many cases! You will see that this will make discussions about deferral and installment payments more promising."

"My company is showing signs of crisis - we are posting negative results. Everything has always gone well so far - I'm faced with a conundrum! Where do I start?"admin2024-02-12T17:08:28+01:00

"My company is showing signs of crisis - we are posting negative results. Everything has always gone well so far - I'm faced with a conundrum! Where do I start?"

Our solution... "In your situation, you are obliged to carry out a formal over-indebtedness check. However, the figures are always the result and not the cause of an undesirable development. That's why we offer the Turnaround Process Monitor©, a comprehensive and quick-to-implement analysis package at an affordable price. This gives you a clear picture of the real causes and concrete starting points for further action."

"Our customers do not sufficiently recognize the added value of our products. How can we better communicate our services to the man/woman?"admin2024-02-12T17:07:56+01:00

"Our customers do not sufficiently recognize the added value of our products. How can we better communicate our services to the man/woman?"

"Although our previous strategies were good, they were only partially implemented. That's why we didn't take advantage of all the opportunities. How is SGS Management tackling this problem?"admin2024-02-12T17:07:41+01:00

"Although our previous strategies were good, they were only partially implemented. That's why we didn't take advantage of all the opportunities. How is SGS Management tackling this problem?"

Our solution... "We develop our strategic concepts in a team with you or your employees and thus ensure their acceptance. We focus on concrete starting points and implementation priorities as early as the concept development stage. We also contribute extensive expertise and implementation experience in the key functional areas (purchasing, sales, logistics, etc.) and take the pressure off you in terms of management."

"Our prices are not sufficient to cover our costs, which is why we are losing ground economically. Can SGS Management help us to increase our productivity?"admin2024-02-12T17:07:16+01:00

"Our prices are not sufficient to cover our costs, which is why we are losing ground economically. Can SGS Management help us to increase our productivity?"

Our solution... "The key to securing or regaining competitiveness is productivity. Together with you, we not only develop the strategic basis for competitiveness, but also tackle the productivity levers directly. This concerns both the work performance of your employees and the economical use of materials. With our consistent focus on implementation, you secure the basis for positive results for your company!"

"I have the impression that we "can't see the wood for the trees" and that a certain operational blindness has spread. That's why I feel insecure about our opportunities and potential in competition. What support options are there?"admin2024-02-12T17:06:50+01:00

"I have the impression that we "can't see the wood for the trees" and that a certain operational blindness has spread. That's why I feel insecure about our opportunities and potential in competition. What support options are there?"

Our solution... "Our potential check is a suitable entry-level product that can be used to quickly and cost-effectively identify your company's potential, be it opportunities to increase sales, e.g. by developing new products and business areas or opening up new markets, or to leverage savings potential. This overview provides you with security. Then, if you wish, we can work together on the specifics and implementation!"

"We know where our potential lies. However, the implementation and sustainable use of this is a whole other story - how does SGS Management support me in this?"admin2024-02-12T17:06:37+01:00

"We know where our potential lies. However, the implementation and sustainable use of this is a whole other story - how does SGS Management support me in this?"

Our solution... "We don't just support companies in developing concepts, but specialize in supporting the implementation of developed concepts and measures and ensuring the sustainability of projects through effective controlling systems.

"We don't currently have the financial resources to tackle future projects. Instead, we have our hands full trying to finance our current business. Is there a way out of this?"admin2024-02-12T17:05:52+01:00

"We don't currently have the financial resources to tackle future projects. Instead, we have our hands full trying to finance our current business. Is there a way out of this?"

Our solution... "We recommend a new approach here: Banks today find it easier to grant loans if they regularly receive up-to-date, high-quality information about the company. With our package for bank communication, we prepare the content for the bank in such a way that a positive financing decision is made easier. In addition, you can optimize your conditions and financing costs with a good rating!"

"Everyday overload and time pressure reduce me to functioning. How can I escape this everyday hamster wheel?"admin2024-02-12T17:05:31+01:00

"Everyday overload and time pressure reduce me to functioning. How can I escape this everyday hamster wheel?"

Our solution... "In addition to intelligent concepts, our strength lies in our focus on implementation. This also includes helping you to concentrate on the essentials. That's why we optimize internal processes and responsibilities to free up your resources."

"I simply don't have enough time to take care of future projects. Day-to-day business takes up all my resources. How can SGS Management help me with this?"admin2024-02-12T17:05:16+01:00

"I simply don't have enough time to take care of future projects. Day-to-day business takes up all my resources. How can SGS Management help me with this?"

Our solution... "There are several starting points for this. On the one hand, we help you to structure the important topics and projects in such a way that they can be implemented with the given resources. We also provide you with the necessary tools for this. On the other hand, you can also outsource certain tasks to us at relatively low cost. This applies, for example, to corporate controlling, purchasing optimization, sales management, project management and similar tasks."

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