Helping Michigan Manufacturers Diversify and Grow

As viable, established manufacturing companies assess how to diversify and grow, their management team may need assistance from experienced consultants.  Owners committed to diversification and change work with the Manufacturing Assistance Team (MAT) to assist them through the planning process.

MAT offers no-cost consulting to small and medium sized Michigan manufacturers, including expertise in the following:

• Financial analysis
  Analyze historical financial data
  Benchmark against industry medians
  Identify performance opportunities
   
•  Access to capital
  Assist with identifying the most appropriate capital services for your company
  Help you prepare convincing loan proposal
  Populate and maintain lending date and market intelligence
   
• Strategic actioning
  Assist with thinking strategically
  Prioritize resources and develop plan
  Implement growth plan and monitor metrics

 

Finance and Strategy Specialists

In addition to MAT consultants, there are nine finance and strategy specialists to work alongside the Manufacturing Assistance Team (MAT) and the Growth Group (G2) Team.  The specialists have extensive experience in accounting and banking, the specialists will help companies ensure their financial records are accurate and ready for:

• Preparing loan packages for submission to banks
• Comparing their financials to industry benchmarks to identify areas of improvement
• Using  their financials as a tool to manage their business
• Developing “what-if” scenarios for financial impact on the business for new initiatives

Learn more about the finance and strategy specialists.