 |
 |
| Business Management |
|
| |
At a time when many farm businesses are looking inwardly to
improve performance and possibly diversify their business base,
Brown & Co's consultants are helping clients benchmark performance, analyse options, budget effectively and plan for the future.
|
| Rationalisation & development |
Whether a large estate or small farming business, we are well placed to advise on the future development of the business tailored to satisfy personal and business objectives.
|
| Budgeting & business appraisal |
Detailed forward budget and cash flow projections are an
increasingly important management tool for modern farming
businesses. Once finalised with the client, our consultants
monitor the actual versus budgeted levels of income and
expenditure to ensure that performance targets are met.
|
| Fixed cost analysis |
With continued pressure on farm profitability, we analyse fixed costs within a business to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved. Benchmarking is employed to further scrutinise fixed costs within a business.
|
| Labour and machinery planning/policy |
Labour and machinery expenditure is generally the single largest
fixed cost. Our consultants undertake labour and machinery
capacity and financial appraisals and advise on capital
replacement policies tailored to a client's individual business
needs. In addition, through strong links with several major
machinery manufacturers we are in a position to offer rebates
on machinery purchased from them.
|
| Single Payment Scheme advice |
Our teams assist clients in completing annual Single Payment
Scheme applications and are trained to provide advice on all
matters relating to the Scheme.
|
| Input cost comparison |
A subscription service enables clients to compare prices paid
for agri-chemicals with other farmers via our comprehensive
database.
|
