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Starting your business

Whether you're launching a startup or on the fast track to success, KPMG Private Enterprise can support you with the strategic guidance, resources and confidence to help you succeed. From building a solid foundation to navigating rapid growth, KPMG professionals can provide the experience and connections you need.

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From entrepreneurial idea to business reality.

KPMG provides the strength and confidence new businesses and startups need to go from seed to speed to scale.

You had an idea. From that idea grew a company. Whether you’re a startup or on the fast track to success, we work with companies — just like yours — to help get new businesses off the ground.

Now is the time to turn your entrepreneurial ideas into a business reality. Let KPMG Private Enterprise help with the heavy lifting, from establishing your operations and raising capital, to international expansion and complying with regulatory requirements.

What we do

KPMG’s network of Private Enterprise advisers helps founders, executives and private market leaders establish their business with a range of approaches that can address:

Developing a strong business plan is critical to the success of any startup business.  KPMG Private Enterprise works with entrepreneurs to help build robust plans that include detailed strategy around all aspects of their organization:  finance, sales and marketing, operations, supply chain, procurement and engineering.  As part of our business planning process, we look to assess current processes, analyze data for trends and identify the areas of greatest opportunity.

You have a fantastic business plan – now you need the financial support to bring your plan to life. But what financing options are available to entrepreneurs? Are there government programs for startups in your sector? Can your concept attract strategic or angel investors?

KPMG Private Enterprise advisers can help you identify the financing plan that you need to fuel your growth. From helping you identify early-stage financing options to helping you connect with potential investors – we’ll work with you every step of the way to help turn your vision into reality.

As an entrepreneur, you recognize the importance location has on business success. When it comes to research and development (R&D) initiatives, location can have a major impact on your costs due to the availability of R&D incentives and the impact of R&D costs on other tax benefits.

KPMG Private Enterprise business advisers in KPMG firms can help you conduct a review of R&D incentives and tax implications so that you can better evaluate the after-tax cost of performing your R&D in one country, state or province over another. Advisers can also highlight other government grants and incentives that you can tap into. KPMG Private Enterprise advisers will work with you to help determine the best location for your activities – so you can focus on the future.

When it comes to doing business, status quo will not work for long. There’s little doubt you’ll face ongoing threats, whether from new technologies, competition, or industry changes. As an owner-manager, you need to think about the future today so you can build a sustainable model for your business.

KPMG Private Enterprise advisers can work with you to review your business model and help identify strategic initiatives that will support your objectives. We do this through facilitated sessions focused on helping you develop the right strategy for your business – and by helping you execute, monitor and make ongoing adjustments to your strategy.

Technology innovation is shaping the way organizations operate, and getting it right can mean a sustainable advantage over your competition. KPMG Private Enterprise, together with our alliance partners, design, build, and deliver digitally-enabled technology solutions to help you build the right solutions for your business needs. To learn more, visit our Alliances section.

Having an effective corporate tax program means keeping on top of trends and key issues. When tax changes or rulings are announced, timely analysis can help you understand how your business will be affected so you have time to adjust your tax processes accordingly.

KPMG Private Enterprise advisers in KPMG firms work with entrepreneurial businesses like yours to develop comprehensive plans that can manage or reduce your corporate tax burden. From assessing the effectiveness of your business structures to helping you identify tax savings opportunities, KPMG firms can work with you to develop a customized tax program that works for your business.

When it comes to growth, you’re thinking beyond your borders. International expansion presents many opportunities, from expanding your market base to lowering your costs. It also presents unique risks – different regulatory rules and requirements, tax implications, and culture or language barriers.

KPMG Private Enterprise advisers span 156 different countries, providing you with access to the resources and information you need to be confident in your expansion strategy. We’ll leverage our global expertise through local experts to help you understand your risks and how you can mitigate them so you can take your business anywhere you might want to grow.

The need for effective risk management and controls is crucial in an environment of increased scrutiny. It is important to minimize these risks in an entrepreneurial business, not only for the business itself, but also for the family, property holdings and capital. Implementing controls, securing new financing, efficient tax management and optimization can all have a positive impact on the bottom line of your  business.

As the owner-manager of a business or a new entrepreneur, corporate tax shouldn’t be your only concern. To manage your overall tax burden effectively, you need to understand how tax rules and changes may affect both your personal tax situation and that of your family.

The challenge is that personal tax law is complex and rules can change quickly. KPMG Private Enterprise advisers can work with you to assess the tax rules and tax issues that affect, or may affect, your personal and family taxes, so that you can better manage your overall tax burden while remaining compliant with all tax laws.

Taking your company public is an exciting process. It brings with it prestige and higher visibility in the market. At the same time, going public brings new risks, including complex accounting and reporting requirements and the need to manage new stakeholders – like the board and your shareholders.

To get the most reward, you need to be well informed and well prepared. KPMG Private Enterprise advisers can work with you to decide whether going public is the right choice for your business. If you go forward, we can help you manage the IPO process and begin to operate in the public company environment.



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Strengthening your business

KPMG Private Enterprise advisors are committed to helping private companies optimize their operations and take their performance to new heights. KPMG professionals can help to streamline business processes, enhance efficiency and drive sustainable growth to help you get ahead.

Growing your business

Whether your goal is to scale your operations, enter new markets or diversify your portfolio, KPMG Private Enterprise advisors work alongside you to explore opportunities for growth that are not only strategically sound but also reflect your vision and values.

Transitioning your business

KPMG Private Enterprise can help you find and execute the right plan of action for you and your business.

Running a family business

As with your family, your business doesn’t stand still — it evolves.

 


Our people

KPMG’s network of Private Enterprise advisers has the experience, capabilities and insights to help you maximize the success of your private business. Find an Innovative Startup adviser near you.


Conor Moore

Global Head of KPMG Private Enterprise

United States

Francois Chadwick
Francois Chadwick

Global Lead, KPMG Private Enterprise Emerging Giants, Partner, KPMG

United States

Lindsay Hull

Senior Director, KPMG Private Enterprise, Emerging Giants Network

KPMG International


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