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      Private Enterprise

      We can help you no matter the size & stage of your business

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      Whether you are establishing or scaling a new venture, planning an investment or exit, we are here for you. We can help you on issues of cash, working capital and efficiency. If you are looking ahead and coming up with a digital strategy, our experts can work with you.

      Our multidisciplinary KPMG Private Enterprise teams are working across the country to support privately-owned businesses to grow. We can assist you in all areas of business.

      We’re not just advisors, we’re part of your team. We help you make confident, well-informed choices to drive value and deliver outstanding results.

      We are proud to be at the forefront of this diverse and rapidly changing market, which is driving economic growth in our local towns and cities.

      How we can help

      Now is the time to turn your entrepreneurial ideas into a business reality.

      Let KPMG Private Enterprise help with the heavy lifting, from establishing your operations and raising capital, to international expansion, and complying with regulatory requirements.

      Our start-up services

      Business planning | Assurance | Start-up financing | Corporate tax | R&D incentives | Personal tax | Expanding internationally | Going public

      Whether you’re looking to grow organically, through mergers and acquisitions, locally, or by global expansion, discover how to break through to the next level to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.

      In order to grow sustainably, entrepreneurial businesses must consider all of their market opportunities including seeking out complementary businesses for acquisition, potentially divesting non-core businesses, outsourcing functions to increase cost efficiencies and potentially expanding into the emerging markets.

      Our business growth services

      Growth | Assurance | Financing & M&A | Business strategy services | IT | M&A tax | Expanding internationally | Transfer pricing tax services | Going public | R&D incentives

      Whether you plan to sell your business, launch an IPO, or shift leadership to the next generation, the right team can help you explore your options to foster a smooth transition.

      Give yourself the benefit of time and perspective to determine which outcome is right for you.

      Our business change services

      Succession planning | Selling your business | M&A tax | Going public

      Family businesses are unique; ownership connects the family and the business. This dynamic brings up opportunities as well as challenges.

      We understand that the growth and sustainability of your family business lies in finding a balance between the needs of the business and the expectations of your family members. Our decisions are guided by your family values and are made with a long-term perspective. Our advisers work with a range of family businesses, from first generation enterprises to large, multi-generational businesses.

      Family businesses form the fabric of our society as many of them have been around for hundreds of years. We provide families with carefully tailored advice that starts with conversations on the future. This enables you to build on strong foundations and create a legacy for generations to come.

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      Your business doesn’t stand still – it evolves. All companies have a business cycle – from a startup to a mature company, and each stage presents its own set of opportunities and challenges. We understand what it takes for you to be successful at each stage of your business, from idea to exit.

      We are committed to your business success. Our aim is to arm you with the latest developments and best practices you can apply to your private company.

      We have created a number of events aimed at sharing the very best business insights on how to build, grow and transform a business.

      Founders

      Founders is a roundtable discussion event for private and ambitious business founders and CEOs to chat openly with entrepreneurial leaders in business. It is a fantastic and unique opportunity to talk with those who have travelled and are still travelling the entrepreneurial path to success. This peer group share stories, issues, successes, seek advice and make new connections with like minded people who understand the thrill and challenges of being a business founder.

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      For informed guidance on entrepreneurship and family business issues, please contact our team below - we'd be delighted to hear from you.

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      Our Private Enterprise services A-Z

      Assurance

      The need for effective risk management and controls is crucial in an environment of increased scrutiny. It is important to minimise these risks in an entrepreneurial business, not only for the business itself, but also for the family, property holdings and capital. Implementing controls, securing new financing, efficient tax management and optimisation can all have a positive impact on the bottom line of your business.

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      Business planning

      Developing a strong business plan is critical to the success of any startup business.  KPMG Enterprise works with entrepreneurs to help build robust plans that include detailed strategy around all aspects of their organisation:  finance, sales and marketing, operations, supply chain, procurement and engineering.  As part of our business planning process, we look to assess current processes, analyse data for trends and identify the areas of greatest opportunity.

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      Business strategy services

      When it comes to doing business, status quo will not work for long. There’s little doubt you’ll face ongoing threats, whether from new technologies, competition, or industry changes. As an owner-manager, you need to think about the future today so you can build a sustainable model for your business.

      KPMG Enterprise advisers can work with you to review your business model and help identify strategic initiatives that will support your objectives. We do this through facilitated sessions focused on helping you develop the right strategy for your business – and by helping you execute, monitor and make ongoing adjustments to your strategy.

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      Cash & working capital management

      When it comes to business costs, many entrepreneurs have challenges understanding their working capital requirements and how they can align their operations in order to maximise cash and reduce debt costs.  You may not realise there are tools and processes that can help you manage your working capital far more effectively than ever before.

      KPMG Enterprise advisers working in member firms around the world can work with you to understand and forecast your cash flow streams, optimise your processes, and develop reporting policies to support and encourage better cash management. KPMG firms can also help facilitate training and skills transfer so any improvements can be sustained within your organisation.

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      Corporate tax

      Having an effective corporate tax program means keeping on top of trends and key issues. When tax changes or rulings are announced, timely analysis can help you understand how your business will be affected so you have time to adjust your tax processes accordingly.

      KPMG Enterprise advisers in KPMG firms work with entrepreneurial businesses like yours to develop comprehensive plans that can manage or reduce your corporate tax burden. From assessing the effectiveness of your business structures to helping you identify tax savings opportunities, KPMG firms can work with you to develop a customised tax program that works for your business.

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      Cyber security

      When it comes to cyber security, the world is constantly changing. New threats come up every day, while information security is becoming a critical focus of governments and regulators. Do you know your biggest cyber threats? Are you managing and protecting your client information appropriately?

      You might think because of your size or your location that you’re not at risk. That’s not the case. Every business faces cyber threats. KPMG Enterprise advisers can work with you to understand your biggest cyber threats and help you create a smart and cost effective approach to make sure your information remains safe – along with your reputation.

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      Data & analytics

      New technologies and innovations are making it easier than ever to get data on your operations and customers. The question is: how can you go beyond the data to achieve actionable insights and use data to manage your risks, reduce your costs and grow your business?

      KPMG Enterprise professionals can help you make sense of the data you have – and work with you to understand where your business is at compared to your competitors, locally and globally. Using data and analytics, you can respond to the shifting demands of your customers and make more informed decisions on how to achieve your goals going forward.

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      Exit strategies

      Sometimes, an exit strategy rather than a succession plan is needed as there isn’t a next generation of family members who are ready, willing or able to continue the business.  The sale of your business is often a once-in-a-lifetime transaction, with just one opportunity to get it right. There are many options when considering an exit for the family business - KPMG Enterprise business advisers can work with you to examine the options available to you and assist with the transaction itself.

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      Expanding internationally

      When it comes to growth, you’re thinking beyond your borders. International expansion presents many opportunities, from expanding your market base to lowering your costs. It also presents unique risks – different regulatory rules and requirements, tax implications, and culture or language barriers.

      KPMG Enterprise advisers span 156 different countries, providing you with access to the resources and information you need to be confident in your expansion strategy. We’ll leverage our global expertise through local experts to help you understand your risks and how you can mitigate them so you can take your business anywhere you might want to grow.

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      Family business governance

      Starting a family business is easy, relatively speaking; sustaining it beyond a couple of generations is the hardest part. It’s often said that the typical family business goes from rags to riches and back to rags in three generations. Better governance of a family business can help improve performance and satisfy the expectations of all family members.  Establishing a governance framework that includes a family constitution and code of conduct for family members can help your family deal with changes in the business constructively. It requires your family to think through important scenarios before critical decisions have to be made and find agreement on important family and business goals.

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      Financing & M&A

      Mergers and acquisitions can be a great way to grow or diversify, but navigating the options can be challenging, especially for entrepreneurial businesses. How can you be confident that the deal you’re making will achieve your desired outcomes?

      KPMG Enterprise advisers  can help you get the most value out of a deal by providing unbiased advice across all stages of the transaction – from strategy development and target identification to implementation. Our firms can also work with you to evaluate financing options and structure debt solutions that may give you the financial flexibility you need to deliver on your growth plans.

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      Fraud risk management

      Fraud, corporate crime, commercial disputes and litigation: any of these can negatively impact your reputation and undermine your stakeholders’ confidence. Regardless of your size, you should understand your key risks and have plans in place for mitigation.

      KPMG Enterprise advisers can use investigative techniques, specialised technologies and forensic accounting to help you prevent and resolve disputes. If an incident has occurred, we can conduct national and international investigations to help preserve evidence, assist with recoveries and lay a foundation for action. During a litigation or commercial dispute, we can also provide independent and objective analysis of any accounting and financial issues involved.

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      Going public

      Taking your company public is an exciting process. It brings with it prestige and higher visibility in the market. At the same time, going public brings new risks, including complex accounting and reporting requirements and the need to manage new stakeholders – like the board and your shareholders.

      To get the most reward, you need to be well informed and well prepared. KPMG Enterprise advisers can work with you to decide whether going public is the right choice for your business. If you go forward, we can help you manage the IPO process and begin to operate in the public company environment.

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      Growth

      Growth is an essential ingredient to continued business success. While most businesses can achieve growth organically, this can require considerable time and effort.  In order to grow sustainably, entrepreneurial  businesses must consider all of their market opportunities including seeking out complementary businesses for acquisition, potentially divesting non-core businesses, outsourcing functions to increase cost efficiencies and potentially expanding into the emerging markets.

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      International executive services

      Whether you’re sending employees on international business travel or multi-year expatriate assignments – proper tax planning, compliance services and technology tools can help you operate more efficiently and reduce assignment tax costs. To do this, you need to know the tax opportunities and challenges of working in different countries. Non-compliance can result in costly penalties and unrecorded liabilities.

      KPMG Enterprise advisers across KPMG firms can work with you to develop tax programs that support your strategy while complying with local tax rules. They can also help review your current programs to improve your tax efficiency and give you straightforward answers on the tax implications of international work your employees do.

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      IT

      An effective, well-managed information technology (IT) system is one of the most valuable business advantages an organisation can secure. The right technology, implemented properly, appropriately managed and monitored, can lead to significant gains in growth and efficiency. It is essential to get sound business advice to ensure technology risks are managed. IT is challenging to get right and expensive to get wrong — not only in terms of dollars spent, but also in lost efficiency and potential regulatory infringements. KPMG Enterprise advisers across KPMG firms work with clients to analyse business technology issues within their businesses.

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      M&A tax

      Every transaction has tax implications. Whether you’re contemplating an acquisition, a merger, or restructuring – understanding the relevant tax issues will let you take advantage of tax opportunities while reducing your transaction risks. If you’re considering an M&A outside your home jurisdiction, getting specialised tax advice can help you ensure your deal is commercially viable.

      KPMG Enterprise firms’ advisers can work with you to understand the tax implications of your potential deals and help you to structure transactions in ways that are tax-efficient. No matter where you are in the deals lifecycle, KPMG Enterprise can help you determine the best tax structures to support your endeavors.

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      Personal tax

      As the owner-manager of a business or a new entrepreneur, corporate tax shouldn’t be your only concern. To manage your overall tax burden effectively, you need to understand how tax rules and changes may affect both your personal tax situation and that of your family.

      The challenge is that personal tax law is complex and rules can change quickly. KPMG Enterprise advisers can work with you to assess the tax rules and tax issues that affect, or may affect, your personal and family taxes, so that you can better manage your overall tax burden while remaining compliant with all tax laws.

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      Philanthropy

      As a successful entrepreneur or owner-manager of a business, you recognise the importance of giving back to your community – whether through your time, wisdom, money or assets. But giving to others can also be an effective part of your tax and wealth management program.

      KPMG Enterprise business advisers can work with you to maximise the impact of your philanthropic endeavours, both for the organisations and causes that you support and as part of your personal tax plans. We’ll help you find the best ways to structure your support so you can give generously while also being tax-efficient.

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      R&D incentives

      As an entrepreneur, you recognise the importance location has on business success. When it comes to research and development (R&D) initiatives, location can have a major impact on your costs due to the availability of R&D incentives and the impact of R&D costs on other tax benefits.

      KPMG Enterprise business advisers in KPMG firms can help you conduct a review of R&D incentives and tax implications so that you can better evaluate the after-tax cost of performing your R&D in one country, state or province over another. Advisers can also highlight other government grants and incentives that you can tap into. KPMG Enterprise advisers will work with you to help determine the best location for your activities – so you can focus on the future.

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      Selling your business

      Deciding to sell your business can be difficult. You’ve put your life into your work and want to get the value you deserve. But realising value can be challenging. How can you make your organisation attractive and find the right buyer?

      KPMG Enterprise advisers in KPMG firms understand how important this decision is and can help you get the most out of the process. KPMG Enterprise can help define your expectations and identify and prioritise potential buyers. Our professionals can also help you make sure that your business is in shape for a sale, evaluate offers, manage due diligence procedures and supervise the transaction.

      You’ve spent years building your business. Let us help you get the most out of selling it.

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      Startup financing

      You have a fantastic business plan – now you need the financial support to bring your plan to life. But what financing options are available to entrepreneurs? Are there government programs for start-ups in your sector? Can your concept attract strategic or angel investors?

      KPMG Enterprise Advisers in KPMG firms can help you identify the financing plan that you need to fuel your growth. From helping you identify early-stage financing options to helping you connect with potential investors – we’ll work with you every step of the way to help turn your vision into reality.

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      Succession planning

      When it comes to running a business, the toughest decisions can be around succession. As an owner-manager, you want to make the right choices, for your business – and your family. Starting early is critical for a smooth transition. By making decisions and developing transition timelines, you can avoid conflict and build the support and buy-in your successor will need.

      KPMG Enterprise advisers can help you manage the sensitivities that come with succession and provide confidential advice on the implications of any decisions your family might make. When the time comes, we can also help your successor take on his or her new role.

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      Transfer pricing tax services

      Fiscal authorities in many jurisdictions are strengthening their local legislation regarding transfer pricing and increasing penalties for non-compliance.  Whether you already have operations in different countries, or plan to expand as part of your strategic goals, understanding tax rules for multinationals is a critical step toward making sure your business is commercially viable and tax-efficient.

      KPMG Enterprise advisers can assist you with creating a commercially viable global tax strategy – one that recognises global issues while incorporating local knowledge and requirements. KPMG Enterprise advisers across our member firms help you see beyond your borders and manage transfer pricing in effective and efficient ways.

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      Wealth, succession and estate planning

      You’ve worked hard to build your business and make it a success. Now, as you look to the future, you want it to remain in good hands. At the same time, you want to maintain your personal wealth and pass it on to future generations.  

      KPMG Enterprise advisers in KPMG firms can help you develop an estate plan for transferring wealth to your heirs and a succession plan for your business in a manner sensitive to your needs. By thinking about the future today, you can mitigate many of the risks associated with unplanned transactions, including family conflict, high probate and other fees.

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