Key Services

Independent Advice

Either as a one off audit or on an ongoing basis, directors and business owners can benefit from the different perspective that Craigie Mains brings to the way they run their business. It provides objective analysis of client's business systems and processes, their human and technical resources, and both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.

Digital Operations

The Internet is highly invasive and now permeates almost all businesses in one way or another. Our consultants have worked in digital since the turn of the millennium and are well placed to advise on how to make your business fit for purpose in the 21st century, with a focus on both digital marketing and workflow solutions delivered over the net.

Corporate Structuring

In order to generate the best returns in your business it is vital that you optimise your management and organisation structure. Craigie Mains can position you and your business to maximize the chances of achieving your goals whether they are financial or otherwise. It can also advise on and implement appropriate levels of corporate governance and ensure best practice.

Business Planning

Craigie Mains works with clients to produce individual plans in all shapes and sizes. It generates both static and dynamic plans which can be reviewed on a continuous basis. The range varies from one page Executive Summaries to Comprehensive Plans incorporating full financial modelling. Budgets and targets can be set and then performance can be measured against predefined parameters.

Outsourcing

Many small businesses lack the appropriate resources to efficiently deliver non core activities. Craigie Mains identifies key areas where outsourcing is a better option and then advises on the most appropriate suppliers. It has worked with a wide range of companies offering among other things Finance, Design, IT, Marketing, HR and Property services.

Venture Capital Services

Over the years Craigie Mains has developed relationships with an extensive network of Venture Capital and Private Equity investors. These days it tends to focus on helping shareholders manage and monitor investee companies, but Craigie Mains can also advise companies on raising equity and debt finance.

Corporate Finance

Craigie Mains has advised clients on raising money for new businesses, refinancing existing businesses, funding buy-outs and buy-ins, and preparing for disposals. It undertakes onerous administrative tasks and basic deal structuring whilst liaising with or appointing appropriate professional advisers including lawyers, accountants, brokers and banks.