ABOUT US
SURVIVE IN BUSINESS
Survive in Business has been spawned from more than 30 years' experience in managing, advising and mentoring businesses through financial difficulties and financing issues in a wide variety of industries.
In that time we have learned that, while businesses all look different on the outside, the same rules of success and failure apply to all businesses across all industries and geographies. The principles, practices and process of managing a business through tough times are largely the same, no matter what business you are in, or where you are.
We have also seen the difficulties and stresses that managers experience when managing a business in distress. It is a time when there are multiple competing demands on the limited resources of the business, complex issues with staff to be addressed, and constant pressure from creditors and bankers, all while difficult conversations must be had and critical decisions made. Very few managers have experience in turning around a distressed business.
That's where we come in. Our goal is to contribute to the success of your business turn around by becoming a mentor, confidant and trusted guide to help you navigate through the difficult times.
We aim to provide support to your business with relevant, easy to understand, and affordable guidance. Our services are primarily delivered remotely. This allows us to deliver our services quickly and at a low cost.
Our expanding range of free and inexpensive articles and books can be accessed via our Publications tab. You can also visit our blog page where you will find commentary on current circumstances and events that may assist you. We also offer tailored advice with a free initial consultation. Visit our Advice page for details
WHY "SURVIVE IN BUSINESS"?
In more than 30 years working in and around distressed and failing businesses I have learned that most business failures can be avoided with timely and decisive action. I have also seen that managing a business with financial problems is extremely complex and stressful , and it is often difficult for managers to know what to do or where to turn for help.
Steve Lloyd
That's why I wrote the book and that's why Survive in Business exists...to help you navigate your business through these difficult times, build resilience and set it up for a strong and successful future.
Contact us now for a free initial consultation to see if we are right for you
STEVE'S BACKGROUND
Steve has a degree in Business majoring in accounting and law, and has spent more than 30 years advising, managing, and working with businesses experiencing financial difficulties. His experience with distressed businesses spans Board positions, senior restructuring management roles, mentoring and advisory roles, in a wide range of industries including financial services, multi-store retail, shopping centres, property developers (land subdivision, multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, retirement and aged care), builders, civil contractors, building sub-contractors, manufacturers, trucking businesses, wholesalers, mining services, tourist accommodation (resorts, hotels, motels), multi-restaurant operators, franchisors, retirement villages, management letting rights, professional services, pubs, registered clubs, financial planning, horticulture, viticulture and managed investment schemes. He has worked in senior banking workout roles as well as spending 18 years as an independent consultant..
Steve is the founder and director of Survive in Business Pty Limited, which is dedicated to helping businesses work through difficult times and to helping businesses to succeed by building their skills and resilience.
He is the author of Survive in Business, How to turn your struggling business around which is available for purchase via our Publications page.
What people say about working with Steve
“I recall a long phone conversation between us where I became somewhat frustrated with the delays I was experiencing which were out of my control.
You just listened. When I finished, you cut to the chase and in a couple of sentences you proposed the perfect solution which has now come to its conclusion."
Robert S (Managing director)
“We are on target to meet our “survive revive budget” in fact around a million ahead right now. Jan Feb March will also deliver on budget with current level of sales in WIP. So I’m planning a sigh of relief over Xmas.
This mail was not about work but to yet again thank you for your support and more importantly guidance via your no shit dialogue. One of your very stern comments said it all, forcing a mental review of my outlook on an array of “stuff”. The review proving positive to date. Thanks for the kick in the bum.”
Rod S (CEO)
“I appreciate your frankness and clarity of understanding of the issues”
Barry T (Director)