Kleinhardt SMEs

Here are some examples of case studies where Kleinhardt Business Consultants has been involved in SMEs. For specific information or to make an appointment please contact us on (07) 4040 7100 or send an email to prosper@kleinhardt.com.au. Your first meeting with us is obligation free.

SME Case Studies

1. Kleinhardt was asked to provide options for significant fund raising by a company who wished to build a supermarket on land it owned. The various funding sources were analysed and the Board of the company accepted Kleinhardt's recommendation. The company subsequently asked Kleinhardt to produce the Business Plan and other documentation required to raise this capital from a public and private offering as well as a financial institution.
2. Kleinhardt constructed a defence strategy for the Board of a company under threat of takeover by an unrelated organisation. Kleinhardt's strategy was successful in repelling the bid.
3. Kleinhardt was retained to promote and co-ordinate "Australian Tourism Resources", a tourism industry business network targeted at tourism industry development in offshore destinations. Kleinhardt identified opportunities in Brunei, Saudi Arabia, China and Vietnam which ultimately secured work for local organisations.
4. Kleinhardt was instrumental in the design, development and ongoing management and operation of a national tourism industry credit bureau on behalf of the Inbound Tour Organisation of Australia (ITOA) . This was widely embraced by the tourism industry as a highly effective, reputable and efficient credit management tool.

5. Kleinhardt was engaged by the Queensland Department of State Development and the Cairns Regional Economic Development Corporation to formulate industry development plans for:

   • International Education providers
   • The IT industry
   • The Forestry industry
   • Property and construction industry.

   Kleinhardt established industry clusters which identified operational and cultural changes and effected strategic and business plans to increase efficiencies and build additional business.

6. Kleinhardt was engaged by the Queensland Department of State Development and the Cairns Regional Economic Development Corporation to facilitate formation, development and implementation of industry clusters embracing:

   • Marine
   • Professional services
   • Environment, education
   • Health
   • Food, and
   • Transport industries

   This resulted in a significant increase in export business for the clusters and provided economic benefits for the region at large.

7. Kleinhardt, on behalf of the Investment Promotion Authority of Papua New Guinea, undertook the Integrated Investment Profiling Program (IIPP) to develop pre-feasibility studies, business and market plans for proposed enterprises including:

   • Forestry, timber processing and export
   • Aquaculture
   • Rubber plantations and processing operations
   • Fishing and seafood processing
   • Mining support facilities and services,
   • Tourism
   • Hotels & hospitality
   • Coffee production and processing
   • Real estate development
   • Artifacts and cottage industries.

   This attracted investment and employment opportunities and Kleinhardt negotiated successful outcomes with several investors.

8. Kleinhardt facilitated the Department of State Development's monthly CEO Enterprise Development Groups. These groups, each comprising 15 CEOs from a diverse range of industry, provided a platform for discussion and resulted in the generation of common business, management and regional economic development interests.
9. Kleinhardt successfully redesigned and implemented a new financial and management accounting system and procedures for a major regional retailing chain.
10. Kleinhardt was asked to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a 260 unit retirement village for a developer.
11. Kleinhardt formulated a business and marketing plan for commercial builders who were facing significant challenges with interstate competition. This resulted in new directions and a succession plan involving skills transfer to the next generation in a formal and disciplined way.
12. Kleinhardt was retained to conduct a business appraisal and strategic plan for an agri-business developer who was suffering liquidity difficulties because of growth. This plan identified a restructure which would provide several areas of savings and efficiencies.
13. Kleinhardt was retained by a local legal practice to provide a strategic and business plan. This plan targeted growth and resulted in several acquisitions in Townsville and Brisbane making it the largest legal firm in the State.
14. Kleinhardt was selected to create a Cyclone Larry Business Recovery Plan for a Bed & Breakfast accommodation facility. Through discussions with the client, Kleinhardt was able to identify additional future business opportunities to increase the overall profitability of the operation.
15. Kleinhardt was selected to create a Business Plan for a consultancy business that was primarily involved in the disability sector but had a desire to broaden its target market and also concentrate on the corporate sector in the Far North Queensland. Kleinhardt initiated preliminary contact with potential strategic alliances for the business and then arranged and accompanied the client to several appointments to identify relationship and collaboration opportunities.
16. Kleinhardt was selected to produce a Business Plan for a tropical fruit winery. Kleinhardt assisted the business with marketing options, initiated some potential alliances and future clients in addition to conducting primary research into the market demand and use for the product.