In today’s marketplace, manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies must focus on optimizing profits to maintain margins and remain competitive. More than ever before, companies are subject to regulatory scrutiny, global competitive pressures and an ever increasing pace of technological change. Dent, Baker & Company’s industry professionals guide clients through personalized, innovative strategies to increase profitability and maximize their competitive advantage.
A major portion of our practice is devoted to serving clients in manufacturing and distribution - from small start-ups to large corporations - the industry is a core focus. Dent, Baker is uniquely qualified to serve manufacturers, retailers and distributors with seasoned professionals who understand the industry and specific market forces that are driving business decisions.
We serve the consumer, industrial and technology markets. Within these very diverse segments, we deliver an array of financial reporting, tax compliance and business consulting services linked by common supply chain principles.
In addition to our traditional services, our Manufacturing, Retailing & Distribution Services include:
- Overhead Containment and Profitability Studies
- Lease/buy considerations
- Establishing key performance indicators
- Ratio analysis and interpreting business trends
- Real estate issues
- Leasing alternatives
- Business Valuations
- Technology consulting
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial projections and operating budgets
- Cash investment strategies
- Cost segregation studies
- Fixed asset analysis
- Assistance with Financing Relationships
- Asset-based financing
- Long-term financing options
- Employee Benefit Plan Administration
- Management Consulting Services
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Business process improvement
- Analysis of accounting methods
- Inventory control systems and planning
- Executive compensation planning
- Acquisition structuring
- Succession planning
- Retirement planning
- Start-Up Services
- Business plan development
- Entity structure planning
- Tax Services
- Tax planning and advisory services
- Multi-state tax analysis
- Sales tax and property tax planning
- State tax incentives and credits
- Accounting Services
- All accounting and tax reporting requirements
- Quarterly or monthly financial statements
- Statistical comparisons of your operations to those of other distributors