To foster growth with minimal disruption, every business needs to have a few key things in place.
Core Structure
This is the set up of the business and everything that is required for the business to operate.
A trading vehicle which is suitable from personal and familial perspectives;
An investment holding structure which is flexible enough for future growth and additional funding if required;
Mechanisms which minimise internal conflicts between the directors and shareholders/unitholders;
A fair exit mechanism which allows business partners to “cash in” their investment with as little disruption to the business as possible;
Clear rules for participants to ensure that good faith is observed to prevent future disuptes;
Risk management strategies to deal with financiers, landlords and other suppliers of IT requirements of the business (webdesigners, the franchisor (if it is a franchised business), the licensors (of technical knowhow, branding or other intellectual property rights);
Necessary permits and licences to carry on the business;
Insurances both mandatory and voluntary.
Marketing
This is to establish a foothold in the market.
A distinctive brand which is protected under Intellectual Property laws;
A network of distributors/agents/franchising stores;
Alliance with related industry partners.
Resources
Employment contracts/Contracts for Services that are compliant with the Fair Work Act 2009;
Policies to deal with employee issues;
Supplier Agreements;
Hire Purchase or Equipment Finance Agreements.
Customer facing
Contracts with customers (wholesale or retail);
Privacy Policy;
Debt recovery.
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