Data insights leverage the survival & growth of SME’s

Visualization of data insights enhances understanding.

Insights derived from data and information drives business and organisational success, enables effective and efficient problem-solving and decision-making. Data-led decisions produce better outcomes for all stakeholders including small-and-medium-sized businesses (SME’s).

To thrive in this new digital economy, data and the proliferation of information must be strategically harnessed and utilised to drive more informed decisions that create sustainable value for customers, employees, shareholders, investors, and other stakeholders. It also increases chances of raising finance from lenders and obtain credit from providers of credit.

Business challenges and activities

Organisations and businesses including SME’s continually experience a range of challenges, problems and/or obstacles. These challenges and obstacles make it difficult for these entities to achieve its organisational, operational, strategic and/or financial goals. Examples of such challenges include:

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Use a credible valuation to successfully buy or sell a business

“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get” said Warren Buffett

When you are considering buying or investing in an identified unlisted business it is important to pay the right price for the business or equity of the business. Over-paying for a business will not only reduce the expected returns on the investment but also increase the investment recovery period and financial risk of the investment. Whether you are a financial or strategic buyer, it is critical to have a strategic rationale to acquire a business. A strategic rationale will assist in assessing whether the purchase price of a business is a fair market price.

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Reputation can make or break a business


It is important for any business to have a good reputation in order to be trusted by its stakeholders and vice versa. A good reputation enables a business to survive in the short–term and grow in the long-term.

A business’ reputation is the single most important driver of value. If a business’ reputation is tainted, its revenues and market share will undoubtedly be affected negatively.

Benefits of a good reputation