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RANKIN MCKENZIE works with you on defining your needs and offers our assistance in any combination of the following services:

CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT

  • Perform cash flow planning and analysis
  • Develop and maintain cash flow projection model
  • Manage corporate cash flow
  • Track and optimize cash flow sources and uses
  • Estimate future financing requirements

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EQUITY AND DEBT FUND RAISING

  • Develop effective capital and fund raising plan
  • Provide leadership in the raising and structuring of equity, debt and lease financing
  • Identify and evaluate possible sources of capital and other funding opportunities in order to find the appropriate form of financing for the company’s particular situation
  • Present the financial plan to potential investors and coach management in its presentations to potential investors and creditors
  • Recommend negotiating strategies and advise on valuation issues
  • Assist and support management in negotiations with venture capital firms, creditors, investment and commercial bankers, private investors and asset based lenders
  • Manage the document creation and revision process
  • Implement cash management and investor reporting upon closing

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ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTING

  • Select, install and implement accounting system
  • Manage the timely production of monthly financial reports and statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets and financial analyses
  • Manage all financial and accounting systems
  • Coordinate and prepare information for an outside tax specialist
  • Analysis of overall company operational procedures and controls to ensure the integrity of the accounting system
  • Provide leadership to the accounting department including hiring, training on the performance of daily operational duties

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BUDGETING AND FORECASTING

  • Review and manage current financial budgeting and revenue forecasting process
  • Develop and maintain revenue forecasts and operating budgets
  • Analyze and report differences between actual versus budget/forecast

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

  • Identify the key business drivers, both financial and non-financial
  • Prepare key financial, sales and operational business performance reports
  • Provide detailed reporting, discussion and analysis to insure management has a proper understanding of current and future business trends
  • Assist management in effective utilization of financial reports

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STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING

  • Provide strategic financial planning advice to CEO and senior management
  • Review opportunities for strategic alliances and their financial impact on the organization
  • Assist CEO with identifying, forming and negotiating strategic alliances with customers, vendors, investors and advisors from a financial perspective
  • Identify and assess the value of potential strategic relationships, and perform necessary due diligence.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

  • Act as or provide assistance to Corporate Secretary
  • Evaluate corporate governance, compliance and records
  • Manage and assist general counsel in the correction and maintenance of corporate governance issues
  • Assist in the design, implementation and management of the company’s stock option plan

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DIRECTOR AND SHAREHOLDER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

  • Manage, prepare, and present the monthly reports to the board of directors
  • Provide analysis and response to director inquiries
  • Prepare periodic reports and analysis for shareholders and investors

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PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS

  • Secure (if required) and maintain relationships with accounting firms, attorneys, financing sources, banking, insurance, and personnel recruiting

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BANKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Identify, establish and manage banking relationships
  • Utilize optimal combination of bank services and products

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MERGER AND ACQUISITIONS

  • Perform analysis and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
  • Advise on alternative M&A financing structures
  • Manage the document creation and revision process

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TREASURY FUNCTIONS

  • Create and implement cash management policies
  • Implement cash investment program to maximize yield
  • Design and implement accounts receivable management policies

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PURCHASING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

  • Evaluate current purchasing and inventory management policies
  • Recommend and assist in implementing policy changes
  • Assist in the improvement of vendor relationships
  • Approve all purchasing decisions, leases, and budgets

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AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

  • Create, implement and maintain effective internal financial controls
  • Select (if required) and manage external audit and tax CPA firm

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RISK MANAGEMENT

  • Identify insurable risk and assess current coverage
  • Select an insurance carrier and secure business insurance coverage

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HUMAN RESOURCES/ ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT

  • Select and implement payroll services
  • Select internal employee incentive plans, including stock option plans
  • Select and assist in the implementation of employee benefits plans including health, life, disability, AD&D, and 401(k)
  • Review, recommend and assist in implementing human resources policies and procedures
  • Recruit and hire administrative personnel
  • Assist in recruiting management team as required

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