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Methods and concepts for Value Based Management (VBM)

Steps Ahead ... Restructuring Approach

Strategic, organisational or financial restructuring is the answer in business situations with cash shortage and decline of operational business results.




What you see is a decline of the profitability (loss) and a cash position that becomes under pressure. There is an increasing need for additional funding and financing. What should be done is a short term scenario planning in which concrete measures should be defined to improve this situation quickly. Cash is King ! Our stepwise approach:

Step 1: Analyze current situation

Strategy and Business Model


Organization, management, procedures, tools and methods


Financial performance


Step 2: Detect improvement opportunities   (read more)
Cost cutting measures, reduce cash out flow, reduce stock positions, performance improvement measures, add risk bearing capital, financial restructuring, stop business activities with low or negative contribution to business results, stop investments, sell and lease back of fixed assets, improve cash management, build strategic alliances, sell non core activities, implement lean and mean business model, make arrangements with creditors, etc. ;

Step 3: Scenario analyses
Calculate effects of improvement opportunities in Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Prognoses;

Step 4: Choose scenario with financial stakeholders (shareholders, banks, etc.)

Step 5: Implementation of restructuring measures

Step 6: Monitor results   (read more)


Steps Ahead... uses proven and practical methods to realize quick results against a strategical company background. In close cooperation with the management and financial stakeholders of the company we are able to quickly improve your operational resultss and cash position. And bring back your financial stakeholders in their comfort zone...    (read more)