Align’s Advisory Services in Chicago, IL
Align’s priority is and always will be our clients. We provide quality advisory services for small- to middle-market companies to foster growth.
Align provides advisory services in Chicago, Illinois. We focus our efforts on bringing expert and professional advice to businesses with revenues of $5-100MM. We understand the struggles of finding a consulting firm that will take you seriously as a small- or mid-sized company, but we will ensure you receive nothing but the best service.
Business Advisory Services
Our mission is to assist small and mid-sized companies in their growth process. Our business advisory services include mergers and acquisitions, management consulting, business strategies, and financial services.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Chicago
Mergers and acquisition (M&A) deals are essential to promote further business growth, but they are also risky. An unsuccessful M&A deal deteriorates market value, causes lost revenues and tarnishes your brand identity.
At Align, we conduct buy-side and sell-side due diligence according to your needs. We will evaluate a company’s cash flows and potential risks, and to assist you in understanding the quality of earnings, we will also look through EBITDA and overall reported revenues over the past few years. These examinations will ensure that you fully understand the value of a business you are selling or acquiring.
Our M&A services include:
- Business valuation
- Quality of earnings
- Exit planning
- Strategic planning
- Financial planning and analysis
- Financial reporting
Management Consulting
Management consulting services are not just for struggling companies—they are for any business looking to grow and remain competitive. We identify problem areas and provide ideas to incorporate more cost-effective methods. Our experts consult on various business departments, including human resources, marketing operations, finance, and technological development.
Our management consulting services include:
- Sales and marketing
- Cost efficiency
- Operations
- Pricing
- Organization
- Procurement
- Technology
- Innovation
- Data and analytics
- Change management
Business Strategy
Every decision you make will impact revenues in the years to come. Business strategies are therefore vital in ensuring continued growth.
We work with you to identify business goals and implement the necessary corporate and brand strategies to reach that position. We will also provide in-depth projections of the market to underscore new advertising methods.
Our business strategy services include:
- Corporate strategy
- Turnaround planning
- Market analysis
- Product or service development
- Customer experience
- Brand strategy
- Go-to-market strategy
- Digital transformation
Finance
Our financial advisory services make sure that your financial reports adhere to the latest government regulations. Enlisting our help with budgeting and forecasting will also provide you with a more accurate understanding of your company’s assets and overall profitability.
Our financial services include:
- Chart of accounts
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Internal controls
- Financial reporting
- Finance personnel
- Audit preparation
- Investor relations
Why Invest in Align’s Business Advisory Services?
To properly grow your business, you will need to outsource feedback from experts who know their way around your industry. These are the benefits you can derive from investing in Align’s advisory services:
Objective, Evidence-Based Advice
Our solutions always rely on data and analysis. This is why we perform due diligence and analyze financial reports before forming strategies to tackle challenges.
Extensive Knowledge of Different Industries
To flourish in a certain industry, it is not enough to have a generalized sales and marketing strategy. At Align, our knowledge of what customers look for will help you drive up engagement. This plays a vital role when you are crafting a business strategy or are looking to appeal to a greater market.
Identification of Potential Risks
Our advisors ensure that all current risks of operations are explored and investigated. This provides you with time to improve your methods of production before they begin hurting your chances of growth.
Grow Your Business With Our Services
Align consists of MPAs, CPAs, and business executives with experience across a range of industries. Whatever your issue is, we are here to help your small- to mid-market company experience exponential growth.
Contact us to access our business advisory services in Chicago, IL.