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Business
Advisory


MaGrath works alongside business owners to interpret performance, test important decisions and turn strategic priorities into measurable actions.

  • Commercial insight
  • Accountable action
Overview

Commercial advice grounded in your financial position


Effective business advice begins with a sound understanding of the numbers and the commercial context behind them. We bring an independent perspective to profitability, cash flow, capacity, pricing and business structure, helping management distinguish urgent activity from the decisions that will create lasting value.

Our advisory engagements are practical and ongoing. Together, we establish priorities, define meaningful measures and review progress at an agreed rhythm. This gives business owners a structured forum for making decisions, addressing emerging issues and maintaining accountability as circumstances change.

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Clear

management information focused on the measures that matter

Practical

priorities translated into owners, actions and timeframes

Ongoing

reviews that keep decisions aligned as conditions change

What's Included

Advice aligned with the way your business operates


  • Strategic Planning

    Focused plans that connect the owners’ objectives with clear business priorities, responsibilities and review points.

  • Budgets and Cash-Flow Forecasts

    Integrated forecasts that help management anticipate funding needs, assess capacity and measure actual performance.

  • Management Reporting and KPIs

    Concise reporting that highlights the financial and operational measures most relevant to decision-making.

  • Profit and Margin Improvement

    Analysis of pricing, product or service mix, direct costs and overheads to identify practical opportunities for improvement.

  • Growth and Investment Decisions

    Commercial assessment of proposed expansion, major purchases, new services or markets before resources are committed.

  • Succession and Exit Readiness

    Long-term planning to strengthen business systems, reduce owner dependency and prepare for transition or sale.

Our Approach

Structured advice with clear accountability


  1. 01

    Understand

    We review the financial position, operating model, objectives and issues requiring management attention.

  2. 02

    Prioritise

    The most important opportunities and risks are assessed, with clear outcomes agreed for the period ahead.

  3. 03

    Implement

    Priorities are converted into practical actions with responsibilities, measures and realistic timeframes.

  4. 04

    Review

    Regular meetings assess performance, resolve obstacles and adjust the plan as the business evolves.

Common Questions

Frequently asked


How does business advisory differ from annual accounting?

Annual accounting reports on completed periods and satisfies reporting obligations. Business advisory uses current financial and operational information to support forward-looking decisions about cash flow, profitability, investment, structure and growth.

Which businesses benefit from advisory support?

Advisory can be valuable for established owner-managed businesses that are growing, facing complexity, considering a major decision or seeking greater discipline around performance. The scope and meeting frequency are tailored to the business rather than determined by its size alone.

What does a typical advisory engagement involve?

Most engagements begin with a financial and commercial review followed by a planning session. We then agree the reporting required, the priorities to be addressed and a monthly or quarterly meeting rhythm, with actions recorded and reviewed at each session.

Make your next business decision with clarity

Speak with our advisory team about the opportunities, constraints and priorities shaping your business.

Let's Talk