Is IT due diligence in your business acquisition plan?
Don't overlook IT systems when buying a business
You've found the perfect acquisition and due diligence is underway. But have you factored the company's IT systems into the process? Surprisingly, while being very aware of the importance of commercial due diligence, many otherwise astute entrepreneurs overlook IT due diligence; imagine walking in on day-one to find IT systems running slowly and underperforming; and the hollow feeling as you try to estimate the unplanned time and financial costs lying ahead when you should be concentrating your efforts on growing the business…
The warm glow of reassurance after your IT due diligence check
Now feel the warm glow of reassurance you'll enjoy from knowing you put an independent Arapiki IT health check on your due diligence checklist. How good does it feel to understand every dimension of the business's IT systems and know you've planned and budgeted for any required corrective actions?
And then there's the discount you negotiated on the sale price… All because you had the foresight to commission an Arapiki IT health check covering everything from the secrets of the company's network, desktops, servers, and infrastructure to revealing in-depth interviews with the IT team. When you're buying a business it gives you power and the ability to make informed decisions. (And if you're selling, imagine how a streamlined IT system will support your selling price and reassure your buyer.)
A full report, detailed action plan and convenient fixed-price fee
Arapiki takes the pain out of the data migration when you’re merging IT systems; our professionals handle the IT while you concentrate on developing your acquisition. We can also ensure that Microsoft Best Practices are in place and introduce robust systems and processes to support the new business. And because migrations and mergers typically involve office moves, new buildings, moving or replacing desktop computers and servers, new server rooms and much more, we’ll help with these too.
Merging Businesses?
Bringing the two companies together seamlessly
There is normally more than enough for the IT team to do in their Business as usual day, let alone have the time to fully understand and plan a company merger of data, security and E-mail. Even the best research will not uncover the idiosyncrasies of bringing the two companies data together.
What order does it have to be done in? People may think "Hey let’s do E-mail first". While that is true to represent the company facing the customer, rushing into this project alone, there is a lot which needs to be done beforehand setting the foundation for everything else later on.
Do you want to have co-existence of information and E-mail with the acquired company or a turnkey solution? There are advantages and disadvantages to each and we can go over these choices to determine the best steps to take.
Arapiki is one of the most experienced Independent Consultancies in this area. So much, we have dedicated a full web page to this topic alone. You may have already read it. If not please click here
Disposing of a Business?
How an independent IT health check can help
When selling a business you need to get everything in order. 'Grooming the business' makes it as attractive as possible to potential buyers and is particularly important in today's market where more effort than ever is needed to sell at the price you want.
For business sales, due diligence applies to IT too
Everyone knows you must ensure that the accounts look good and have been professionally audited. But many otherwise astute business people still overlook the importance of grooming IT infrastructure when selling a business.
How do you know your IT is in the best possible condition? Will your potential buyer see energy-wasting CRTs, faded Dilbert cartoons on the walls, and the un-branded tower box labelled 'File Server'? Any of these could affect the outcome of the sale and harm the health of your bank account.
Sell your business with confidence
It doesn't have to be like that. Arapiki has valuable experience of IT health checking for companies ranging from SMEs to multinationals. Regardless of the size of your business, we've got the independent perspective to evaluate and report on your IT systems and present carefully costed and justified proposals for getting them into peak condition. And if you are an accountancy practice or other professional advisor, imagine the profitable value-adding potential if you could offer your clients an Arapiki IT health check.
Arapiki can even make the necessary adjustments, re-run the health check and document the improvements for inclusion in your sales dossier. You can sell your business with confidence, demonstrate the care and attention you've invested in IT, and defend your asking price; your buyer gets reassurance that the system will deliver the Performance, Quality and Reliability to underpin their future business Success.
Tell us about the business you're selling and we'll show you how an IT health check can make it a more profitable, less stressful experience.
Call now on 01223 911 525 or email to arrange your confidential no-obligation consultation.
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