Mergers & Acquisitions

We assist in the evaluation of potential merger opportunities with consideration for the core competencies of your organization. We analyze the financial and non-financial benefits and risks of the transaction and the impact of the transaction on your current organization and structure. We include recommendations on how to best minimize risks and maximize the probability for success.

Organizational Integration

We develop and assist in the implementation of plans to optimize the organizational synergies and cost savings made necessary with M&A activity.

Organizational Alignment

We review the existing organization structure and map that structure against the current business environment, objectives, and keys to success. This includes an evaluation of current processes as well as recommendations to improve both the alignment of organizations within the company and necessary process improvements.

Structural Change

We design and implement plans to alter the current structure of the organization. These changes may be necessary because of technological changes in the business, reduced cost structure to meet profit objectives, increased demands for human resources caused by organizational growth, and skill set changes necessary to meet changing market demands, just to name a few. This offering includes elements of both Change Management and Organizational Alignment.

Sales Productivity Improvement

We analyze current sales force productivity through measures comparing your organization with industry metrics. Productivity improvement recommendations, implementation, and measurement of productivity improvement metrics are key elements of this offering.

International Finance and Operations

We have extensive international finance and operational experience and can assist in the development of your plans to grow outside your home market and become a global organization. For organizations currently operating in a global environment, we evaluate current structure and provide recommendations for improvement and implementation plans incorporating many of our other offerings.

Finance & Accounting Advisory

We assist with changes in the finance function as driven by a dynamic business model, regulatory and compliance directives, as well as the demand for improved efficiencies. We develop systems for timely and accurate financial information and modeling, provide technical accounting expertise and help implement strong internal controls. For companies that are publically traded or intend to go public, we will help manage the reporting and compliance process.

Venture Financing

C2 Consulting provides advisory services to micro, small and middle-market companies across a broad sector of industries. We help clients in sourcing capital to address a client’s liquidity and financing objectives. C2 has assisted and consulted numerous companies to raise capital and strengthen their capital structure. C2 has contacts with various investment banks, hedge funds, venture capital firms, and institutional investors - affording us the ability for quick and seamless transactions.

Formulation of Distribution Channel Plans

We analyze current channel dynamics in the market in addition to how effective are you in utilizing the various channels to achieve your sales goals. We also will review the cost and margin of each channel as well as their impact to your profitability. We will provide improvement recommendations and implementation. Measurement of productivity improvement metrics are key elements of this offering.

Short-Term Executive Management

We can provide onsite support to organizations that are experiencing serious management, fiscal, and operational problems. These services may involve temporary CEO/CFO/COO management oversight to fix problems, improve sales, cash flow and ultimately stabilize the company. These assignments can last three, six, nine months or longer depending on business requirements.