Welcome to the email newsletter from JFP Strategic Planning. This is the regular communication from JFP which we hope will stimulate at least one thought!

NEW CLIENTS

Since our last newsletter, we are very pleased to welcome four new clients:

• XFOR Security & Investigation Consultants -  an elite private security and investigations provider directed and manned by former Armed Forces and Police personnel who plan and conduct security and investigation projects and operations for a variety of clients including local authorities, multi-national companies, large businesses and private individuals.
• Mixamate who specialise in delivering concrete and screed for small and medium-sized jobs such as driveways, garage bases, garden paths.
• Elliot & Horne who supply a high standard of experienced and qualified support workers as part of multi-disciplinary teams within the Child Care sector throughout the South and South-East of England.
• Close Circuit Security who provide high-end, professional security services to the events industry. 
   

 We look forward to a successful relationship with them all.

FUTURE EVENTS

The following events are scheduled to take place over the next few months.

NEXT EVENT  IOD 12th November 2009 "Buying and Selling Private Companies"  A seminar at the Institute of Directors premises, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED. We are one of the keynote speakers at this seminar which is sponsored by Avondale. To book a place, please go to the IOD website www.iod.com/events

Buying and Selling Private Companies

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a business in today’s economy, this is your step-by-step guide to help you maximise your deal value and get the upper hand when negotiating a purchase or sale...

• Are you looking to benefit from the recession by making a strategic acquisition?
• Are you considering selling your company and want to maximise your deal value?
• Do you need to understand how to avoid tax liabilities and navigate complex legal pitfalls?

Whether you are buying or selling a business, achieving maximum deal value involves careful planning and expertise, especially in a recession. The speakers at this seminar include experts on mergers and acquisitions, negotiation and preparation, financial, investment and tax, and they can provide you with real world guidance and firsthand experience to help you prepare for an acquisition or sale in this uncertain business climate.

Speakers:

John Fairley, JFP Strategic Planning
Stephen Rees-Williams, Avondale
Kevin Uphill, Avondale
Phil Gray, Watts Commercial Finance
Mike Cooper, Ian Staunton and Steven Levine, Chantrey Vellacott DFK
Paddy Woods Ballards, Octopus Private Equity
Andrew Trotter, Shadbolt LLP

OTHER EVENTS
January 2010 Cocktail Party at the Caledonian Club, Belgravia, London - date to be announced shortly
13th April 2010  Breakfast Seminar at Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst

10 TOP TIPS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Sometimes knowing what to do is the easy part – it’s making it happen that is difficult.

1. Initiate a continuous strategic planning outlook. Give your business the luxury it deserves and take the time to create a plan. It gives you a vehicle that you can drive at any speed and direction that you choose, because you are in control. You become proactive and not reactive.
2. Get everyone to buy into the vision and the plan.
3. Harness the knowledge of your staff.
4. Know your customers and prospects.
5. Improve your processes.
6. Innovate.
7. Utilize the skills and competence of your people.
8. Focus on relevant information – downside as well as upside!
9. Reduce your overheads.
10. Action, not talk!  

CREATING A STRATEGIC PLAN

On your Strategic Planning Day you will use your business information and our planning tools to put together a strategic plan which identifies your goals and objectives along with a clear set of actions and detailed financial projections, to help you succeed in the implementation of the plan. It will keep you on target with an ongoing review process.

www.jfpstrategic-planning.co.uk/presentations/SPT_bus_Presentation95.pdf

RISK MANAGEMENT

Have you considered the risks facing your business? We can help you to explore risk potential and plan to mitigate it. Action and budgetary impact tools help prepare achievable plans. The result of the risk management exercise is an increased sense of security on both a personal and business level.

www.jfpstrategic-planning.co.uk/presentations/RMT_Presentation95.pdf

IMPROVE YOUR PROFITABILITY!

Attend a one day workshop to work through our profit improvement session. The process stimulates action and plans and budgetary implications for your business. Find out more on our website or email sp@jfpstrategic-planning.co.uk to book a one-day session.

http://www.jfpstrategic-planning.co.uk/presentations/PIT_Presentation95.pdf

USEFUL LINKS

The latest monthly summary of business conditions in the United Kingdom, as reported by the Bank's Agents is now available.

Below is a link to the document on the Bank's website.
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/agentssummary/agsum09sep.pdf