Consulting

Strategic Consulting

Our strategic consulting services provide strategic planning by choosing from various scenarios to develop an achievable business strategy that is aligned to client’s defined business objectives. Our strategic consulting services are an integration of-

• Strategic Planning
• Financial & Economic Analysis
• Facilitation & Communication

Our services include-

• Advice on corporate restructuring
• Assistance in developing corporate, financial & operational strategies
• Assistance in formulating financial structure
• Advice on strategy & performance optimization
• Assistance in implementation of strategic plans
• Assistance in change management process
• Advice on operating action plans

Business Development Consulting

We carry out Business Development Consulting to assist clients in formulating an integrated sales and marketing strategy to meet top line objectives.

Our services include-

• Assessing demand & supply side potential of products & services
• Support in developing and expanding the market
• Advisory services for developing sales & marketing strategies
• Assistance in locating new opportunities & business relationships
• Advice on bid proposals, business negotiations and contracting

Operations Consulting

Operations are the backbone of a company and we assist companies in identifying and re-engineering processes to bring in operational efficiency.

Our Services include-

• Operations audit
• Business process re-engineering
• Design of operating metrics
• Process improvement & optimization
• Cost management

IT Strategy & Architecture

Information Technology has transformed itself from support function to be a part of mainstream business function. We assist in realignment of IT resources and assets to give our client a cutting edge in business.

Our Services include-

• IT processes & structure audit
• Workflow design & implementation
• E-commerce platform for business
• Data Migration
• Developing tailored IT solutions

Systems Integration & Implementation

We have vast experience and a clear understanding related to challenges and issues organizations face while contracting/outsourcing for Systems and Business/Process Integration and Improvement projects.

Our services include-

• Advice on formulating and documenting business requirements
• Assistance in developing project plans for resources, performance, cost and project management
• Advising on deploying of functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system and test plans, which ensure acceptable quality and integrity of the system
• Assistance in identifying, investigating, and analyzing business processes
• Recommending optimal business practices and systems functionality
• Advice and support in project decision making process
• Assistance in implementing and communicating guidelines, policies and procedures, planning and the processes, procedures and operational management
• Advice on procedures and work practices
• Advice on preventive maintenance, backup and recovery procedures
• Advice on enforcement of security and integrity controls

Enterprise Cost Reduction

We work with client teams to identify cost reduction measures through rationalization measures without losing control.

Our services include-

• Screening process inefficiencies & develop strategy to eliminate them
• Increasing efficiency in controls by mapping them to any risk
• Reduce layers of redundant, ineffective and misaligned controls
• Develop and modify control systems that are complex, duplicate, manual or disconnected from business operations
• Optimization of enterprise resource planning systems
• Advice on strategic initiatives such as process transformation, shared service and outsourcing, offshoring and mergers and acquisitions
• Advice on changes needed in organizational design, technical proficiency and behavior to reduce risk
• Meet organizational objectives with controlled expenditures
• Manage Expenses based on the risk profile and degree of risk
• Support in compliance or assurance requirements

Outsourcing  Advisory

We provide support in developing Outsourcing strategy to make non core business operations such as accounting, administration & human resources processes efficient and cost-effective. We streamline governance, risk and compliance processes by using skilled resources.

Our Services include-

• Accounting services
• Management accounting
• Financial reporting as per US GAAP or IFRS or other accounting standards
• Sales invoicing
• Risk & Compliance services
• Anti-Money Laundering and Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Accounts receivable and payable
• Accounts reconciliation
• Decision support systems & MIS
• Human resources

Human Capital Services

Human Capital is the most important asset in an organization. We maximize returns by improving processes of managing these assets.

Our services include-

• Organization structure design & set up to enable strategy
• Human resources strategy audit including compensation and benefits
• Human resources outsourcing
• Leadership development & training

Financial Advisory

Corporate Finance and Restructuring

Corporate Finance is one of our primary advisory services. Our objective is to assist our clients in creating and retaining shareholder value.

Our services include-

• Corporate financial structuring
• Business review and planning
• Investment strategy
• ROI analysis
• Corporate debt restructuring
• Balance sheet management advisory
• Analysis of complex financial transactions and commercial issues
• Business valuations
• Assistance in negotiations and legal documentation up to closure of the deal
• Due diligence

Mergers & Acquisitions

We provide complete tailor-made M&A services through one of the most experienced and well-rounded team of investment managers, legal and accounting professionals.

Our services include-

• Target identification
• Business case development
• M&A structuring
• Due diligence
• Valuations
• Deal implementation and closure

We provide a whole gamut of professional post merger integration services to ensure merger objectives are met.

Transactional Services

Whether representing buyers, sellers or lenders, we offer comprehensive due diligence advice and hands-on support in evaluating opportunities across the risk/return spectrum. Experienced in high-profile, high-stakes transactions, we help our clients maximize value and minimize risk.

Services for Buyers

• Synergy analysis
• Analysis on quality of earnings
• Assess key value drivers and risk factors
• Advice on tax and accounting structures
• Advice and assistance in contract and valuation processes
• Due diligence

Services for Sellers

• Assist in managing sales process
• Providing vendor due diligence
• Advice on increasing efficiency of sale process
• Advice on valuation of businesses or firms for sale
• Evaluating quality of earnings, balance sheet and working capital requirements
• Assistance in negotiating with buyers on the client’s behalf
• Assistance in documentation of offering memorandum

Services for Lenders

• Advice on lending decision-making process, for both domestic and foreign-based opportunities
• Cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis
• Advice on reviewing of business plans
• Analyzing collateral and monitoring portfolios
• Advice on credit restructuring and alternatives
• Providing backup management services
• Support to manage due diligence process

Risk Advisory

Our Risk and Compliance team proactively helps our clients in increasing profits whilst reducing operational, financial and other risks. We have qualified and experienced professionals who are familiar in managing diverse issues including statutory compliance, risk frameworks and models, anti-money laundering and business re-domiciliation.

Our services include-

• Integrated risk management
• Financial risk management
• IT risk
• Statutory compliance & reporting services
• Tax reporting services

Financial Feasibility Studies

We conduct financial and technical feasibility studies to identify key drivers, risks and opportunities in a new venture. We also provide detailed project reports to source equity and debt for your new venture.

Our services include-

• Economic analysis and project feasibility
• Market analysis and market structure reviews
• Modeling of projected demand (for new product and services)
• Capital requirements projections & operational costing scenarios
• Competitor intelligence
• Options appraisal and due diligence

Due Diligence

When establishing a business relationship with a client and also on an ongoing basis, we are required to apply appropriate Due Diligence measures on the business relationship.

Our due diligence services in various categories include-

• Legal
• Financial
• Commercial
• Customer

Legal
Legal due diligence seeks to examine the legal basis of a transaction, for example to ensure that a target business holds or can exercise the intellectual property rights that are crucial to the future success of the company. Other areas that would most likely be explored include legal structure, contracts, loans, property, employment, pending litigation etc.

Financial
Financial due diligence focuses on verifying the financial information provided and to assess the underlying performance of the business. This would be expected to consider areas such as earnings, assets, liabilities, cash flow, debt, management etc.

Commercial
Commercial due diligence considers the market in which a business sits, for example involving conversations with customers, an assessment of competitors and a fuller analysis of the assumptions that lie behind the business plan. All of this is intended to determine whether the business plan stands up to the realities of the market.

Customer
Every Business has an obligation under the Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Regulations to ensure that we “Know Our Client” in order to protect ourselves in the event that any of our clients should use a global business structure for the purposes of money laundering, drug dealing, terrorist financing or any other illegal activity.

Valuation Advisory

We have a strong globally acclaimed team who has provided cross border support in conducting business valuations.

Our valuation advisory services include-

• Going private, management buyout, acquisition, PIPE, and Fairness Valuations
• Solvency
• Collateral Valuation
• Intellectual Property and Intangible Asset Valuation
• Going Concern Valuation
• Portfolio Valuations for Private Equity Funds, Hedge Funds, Banks and other Capital Market Constituents
• Derivative Valuation
• Enterprise, Business and Asset Valuations
• Purchase Price Allocation and Goodwill Impairment
• Equity/Share Based Incentive and Compensation for Services
• Distressed Asset Valuation

Tax Advisory

Corporate Tax

We provide structuring services to provide tax efficient structures while ensuring complete compliance with all regulatory bodies.

Our services include-

• Tax advisory and planning
• Tax compliance
• Withholding tax
• Representation services
• Advance tax computations
• Preparation and filing of returns
• Documentation

International Tax

We provide cross border tax structuring advice for both companies and individuals.

Our services include-

• International tax structuring
• Assistance in planning cross border strategies
• Repatriation and foreign tax credit planning
• Assisting with international tax compliance and provisions
• Capital investments and transaction structuring
• Advice on financial instruments from tax purposes
• Transfer pricing consulting
• VAT and indirect tax consulting
• Guidance on treaty networks
• Tax dispute resolution services

Indirect Tax

We have a strong team dealing in issues of indirect taxation.

Our services include-

• Set up strategies associated with local tax benefits
• Using Free Trade Agreements efficiently
• Updating the law changes
• Impact on tax framework
• Pricing strategies
• Tax advisory and compliance services
• Tax computations
• Documentation and Filing returns

M&A Tax & Structuring Advice

Tax structuring for Mergers and Acquisitions deals are unique and critical for companies. It involves different challenges factoring new risk dynamics, evolving structure, identifying business drivers and their impact on company and tax structure.

Our services include-

• Tax planning
• Alignment with regulatory framework
• Advice on company laws and security laws
• Advice on corporate governance
• Finance and accounting services
• Valuations
• Capital instruments, etc.

Our supporting services include financial, regulatory review, implementation and post–merger support.

Global Employer Services

The need of global mobility, talent acquisition and reward programs is much more in global business environment. We provide support in dealing with home and host country taxation issues.

Our services include-

• Global mobility tax services
• Repatriation services
• Assistance in preparation of home and host country income tax filing
• Advice on statutory requirements
• Updates, events and news related to global mobility tax
• Assist in integrating process and technology on global network
• Workforce supporting services
• Compliance services

Transfer Pricing

Transfer pricing is one of the most challenging tax issues and a key influence on a company’s global tax burden. The integration of financial markets and opening up of economies to allow free movement of goods and services has led to enormous growth in intra group transactions.

Transfer pricing can impact critical strategic decisions of a company like

• Supply chain
• Research & development
• Procurement
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
• Distribution
• Customer support

We help our clients to reduce effective tax rates, domestically or across multiple jurisdictions.

Industry Expertise

Finance

Our clients for financial services include organizations across industry verticals like manufacturing, retail, and banking. At Goodhope, we help organizations in corporate finance, M&A, project evaluation etc. We help investor in building high return portfolio through our valuation advisory. In the past, renowned banks have sought our services for credit appraisal and vetting loan agreements.

Our focus areas are-

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers & Acquisition
• Tax Advisory
• Evaluation of Business Contracts and Agreements
• Business Valuation
• Risk advisory and Regulatory Compliance

Retail

Retail industry has gone through a lot of disruptions due to technology and different customer behavior shown by different generations. Paradigm has shifted from discount retailing to experiential shopping. Retailers are trying to align their brick and mortar stores with e-commerce platform to better serve the customers. At Goodhope, we have extensive experience of retail industry; we have helped traditional retailers in re-inventing themselves by the use of technology and improving their customer base. We have also helped modern age e-commerce companies to improve their processes as well as online platform to best suit customer needs.

Our focus areas are-

• Assortment Optimization
• Store Layout Optimization
• Product Promotions and Advertisements
• E-Commerce platform development
• Product Pricing
• Customer Loyalty Programs
• Customer Intelligence & Analytics

Information Technology

At Goodhope, our team members have good knowledge and hands on experience of latest technology. Our architects have helped companies develop IT solutions that are best suited to their needs. We have helped retailers in developing store management applications. With use of technology we have helped e-commerce companies in smooth pick up of products, billing and delivery to clients. Our team provides expertise in transition from monolithic complex ERP solutions to latest agile technology.

Our focus areas are-

• Product Development
• System Integration
• Adoption of Latest Technologies.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing as industry has been constantly evolving and has become more and more technology intensive. At Goodhope, we understand the challenges that manufacturing companies face due to technological advancements, sophisticated methods of production, complex supply networks and enhanced focus on environment friendly production. Through our industry expertise we help our clients to adapt to dynamic business environment.

Our focus areas are-

• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Development
• Business Process Improvement