Advisory & Growth Support
Move beyond compliance. WGL’s advisory services help you understand your business better, make informed decisions and prepare for growth, funding or strategic change.
Diagnostics & Health Checks
Our diagnostic services provide a structured assessment of your current financial health and operational efficiency. They create clarity before you invest further time and resources. Popular entry‑points include:
- Business diagnostic / finance health check: A rapid assessment of your financial systems, processes and performance【879359627783470†L468-L471】.
- Cashflow planning & working‑capital reviews: Identify pressure points, gaps and opportunities to improve cashflow【879359627783470†L475-L478】.
- Budgeting & rolling forecast builds: Develop rolling forecasts and budgets for the next 12–18 months【879359627783470†L473-L474】.
- Profitability & margin analysis: Identify drivers of profitability, product mix, pricing and margin improvement【879359627783470†L479-L482】.
Diagnostics typically range from R2,500–R20,000 depending on scope and complexity【879359627783470†L468-L482】.
Planning & Forecasting
WGL supports businesses that need professionally prepared plans for internal control, bank applications or investor pitches. Key services include:
- Financial projections & investor models: Build robust models with cashflow, income statements and scenario analysis【879359627783470†L497-L500】.
- Business plans: Prepare plans for internal use, bank finance or investor readiness【879359627783470†L488-L495】.
- Funding and grant‑application packs: Prepare the narrative, numbers and supporting schedules required to access funding or grants【879359627783470†L501-L504】.
- Bank finance / capital raising support: Provide advice and documentation for debt or equity raising【879359627783470†L506-L509】.
Simple plans begin at around R8,000, while comprehensive investor‑ready plans and funding packs can range from R20,000–R60,000+【879359627783470†L488-L495】.
Valuation, Due Diligence & Restructuring
For businesses facing transactions, expansion or exit scenarios, WGL provides more specialised support:
- Business valuations: Produce defensible valuation reports for small unlisted entities, typically from R3,600–R12,000+【879359627783470†L511-L514】.
- Due diligence support: Financial and operational analysis for acquisition targets or major transactions【879359627783470†L516-L518】.
- Succession & exit planning: Structure exit strategies, succession plans and turnaround reviews【879359627783470†L520-L527】.
- Restructuring & turnaround support: Assess underperformance and provide remediation, ranging from R10,000–R50,000+【879359627783470†L520-L523】.
These engagements are typically quote‑based, reflecting the level of analysis required【879359627783470†L516-L523】.
Strategic Reviews & Ongoing Advisory
After the diagnostics and planning steps, we remain at your side for the journey. Our ongoing advisory services include:
- Monthly strategic review meetings: Regular sessions to interpret results, adjust course and keep accountability【879359627783470†L483-L486】.
- Dashboard, KPI & finance automation: Design dashboards and automate processes so you can monitor performance in real time【879359627783470†L528-L532】.
- Forensic & internal control reviews: Identify control weaknesses, irregularities and remediation steps【879359627783470†L535-L540】.
- Specialist services: Access forensic investigations, internal audit, business rescue, cyber and digital analytics, donor‑fund assurance and restructuring support through our network of associates【879359627783470†L534-L541】.
Strategic meetings usually range from R2,500–R10,000 per session【879359627783470†L483-L486】. Specialist engagements are quoted separately【879359627783470†L534-L541】.
Arrange a consultation to discuss your advisory needs.