Root & Branch Appraisal

A root and branch appraisal is an in-depth analysis of a business’s operations, processes, and market position to pinpoint areas for enhancement and growth. This type of evaluation enables businesses to gain valuable insights into their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, empowering them to make well-informed decisions about their future.

Appraisal Objectives:

1. Understand the technology function presently in the business.
2. Comprehend the technological needs and expectations across all departments.
3. Identify the business’s common strategy and current direction.
4. Pinpoint critical issues preventing efficiency gains, hindering growth, and posing high risks.
5. Describe potential solutions to resolve critical issues and risks.
6. Meet with key sales personnel to appraise the present sales cycle, process, pipeline, lead generation, and timelines for conversion, along with business reporting and its limitations.

Here are some crucial benefits of conducting a root and branch appraisal

1. Identify and Build on Strengths:
   By recognising unique strengths, such as a skilled workforce, cutting-edge technology, or a robust market reputation, businesses can set themselves apart from competitors, enhance customer satisfaction, and ultimately, boost their bottom line.
2. Address Weaknesses and Streamline Operations:
   A root and branch appraisal enables businesses to detect areas that may require improvements, such as outdated technology, inefficient processes, or an undertrained workforce. By addressing these weaknesses, businesses can optimise their operations, reduce costs, and elevate productivity.
3. Uncover Opportunities and Broaden Markets:
   Identifying new avenues for growth, such as entering new markets, creating new products or services, or forging partnerships with other businesses, can help increase revenue and market share.
4. Mitigate Threats and Minimise Risks:
   By pinpointing potential threats to their operations, such as emerging competitors, regulatory changes, or economic downturns, businesses can devise strategies to reduce risks, such as diversifying their product offerings or ramping up their marketing efforts.

Our appraisals for SME businesses typically start from £3,000.