We break this up into three phases:

1. Immediate intervention. Depending on how drastic the situation is this is the territory of fast, decisive, action.

2. Timing vs structure. One of these is the primary culprit. We dive into which one is which.

3. Long term structural solutions. If it’s timing-we implement processes to allow the business run tve way it needs to. If it’s the economic structure of the business, we pull those apart and address them.

Here are the tactical steps:

1. Cash is Always First

We start with incoming cash. This is the lifeblood of the business.

AR & Invoicing

• When are invoices sent? How consistently?
• What are the payment terms—and how fast do payments actually arrive?
• Are there opportunities to accelerate cash collection?

COGS, AP & Expenses

• What’s truly driving costs, especially within COGS?
• Can salaries (direct or OPEX) be linked to performance? This can be a massive lever.
• What is the business investing in—and is there a clear return?

2. Analyze the Financials

Balance Sheet

We assess the structural health of the business:

• Debt levels and capital structure