Lipton Wiseman Altbaum & Partners LLP understands the needs of businesses at all stages of the corporate life cycle.

Priorities change as businesses undergo evolution and growth. Our partners focus on the unique needs of your business today, fashioning strategies to help you conserve cash flow, save taxes, and maximize returns to owners and investors.

The Start-up. Capital may be small, but ambitions large. We can help with your business plan, corporate structure, bookkeeping and accounting services, and in identifying potential sources of financing. Our start-up kit for new businesses is available on request.

The Emerging Business. As business viability is established, needs change. Cash flow management is critical. Lines of credit may need expanding. Computer systems may need upgrading. Accurate financial information becomes more vital to day-to-day operations.

Family Involvement. At this stage, many owner-operators add family members to their organization. A distinct "corporate culture" is developed. Compensation issues; benefit plans, succession and taxation strategies grow in importance.

Aggressive Growth. Successful companies enter a stage of rapid growth, often acquiring competitors and moving into new product lines or offshore markets. Managing growth can test entrepreneurial skills. New financing may be needed for capital investment. Full auditing of statements becomes essential.

Going Public. Growth plans may lead owners to consider going public as a source of new financing, or a way of enjoying the benefits of growth. Initial public offerings require careful coordination between accounting, underwriting and legal advisors.

The Mature Business. After a period, which may include - in turn - growth and recession, a company (like an industry) stabilizes its operations and becomes a mature business. Family enterprises firm up their management structures.

Ownership Succession. Following years of achievement, business owners look at succession - either within or outside the corporate or personal family. Taxation, estate planning and divestment or succession strategies become all-important, requiring sound accounting advice.

Whatever stages your business may have reached, Lipton Wiseman Altbaum & Partners LLP has the knowledge and experience to help you through each phase of growth.