The sigmoid curve is the shape of life, whether it be people, businesses or even empires.
From birth there is typically a short dip as we prepare for infancy, adolescence and then adulthood. From that point we grow stronger as we reach maturity and peak performance before gently waning into the final phase of life.
At Secantor we appreciate the challenges at every stage of development – and, unlike human life, we are able to help businesses rejuvenate or even reinvent themselves to avoid the ageing and decline process.
Starting out in business is daunting. Less than half of companies in England survive past their fifth birthday. People who start businesses are usually talented people but there are few who really understand how to shape themselves for profitable growth. Secantor’s on tap business expertise can help you plan, avoid pitfalls and establish KPIs.
Ideally, everything should be in place to grow to peak fitness. However, many companies have established practices which work at a smaller size but are not scalable. Profitable growth always seems just out of reach and cash is often a major concern. Secantor can help you shape up rapidly by helping you separate the 'baby' from the 'bathwater'.
You have a well-established business and you want to develop further. Naturally, you want profitable growth but it is also important to have a long range exit strategy in mind as you develop value in your business. Top flight management information is central to all progress. Secantor can help you develop a Dynamic Finance Function to shift internal financial emphasis from the recording of historical transactions to analysis that informs entrepreneurial decision making.
There comes a time when it is necessary to rethink all assumptions about a business in order to avoid terminal decline. Secantor can help rejuvenate troubled businesses rapidly and create a whole new life cycle.