YTF Consultants has undertaken projects at various locations around the world:

Preparing an $86 million electronics company for public listing
This Singapore Enterprise 50 company in the business of electronics assembly, testing, manufacturing and product development appointed YTF Consultants to craft a multipronged strategic plan to help shape its growing business and drive future performance in preparation for public listing. Our consultants developed and implemented short- and long-term initiatives that were aimed at streamlining business processes, including developing cost and profit objectives. Corporate measures included establishing a stringent financial control system that was aimed at improving cash flow and unlocking shareholders' wealth, besides providing monthly reviews of key financial performance indicators.

Restructuring a $12 million manufacturing company
The firm was burdened with declining sales revenues and profit margins, disproportionately high operating costs, low staff morale, an oversized workforce of 500, a negative working capital and only 4.4% EBIT (earnings before interest & tax). YTF Consultants was called in to restore confidence, reinstate transparency and raise efficiencies. We built a team to restructure the operations, empower senior management for change, execute changes, undertake global business development, and put the company on the track to profitability and positive cash flow.

Raising $750,000 (based on a business plan) for a start-up company
A highly talented South Asia businessman, attracted by Singapore's effective legal framework and efficient infrastructure, set up his office headquarter in the island-state with the intention of trading in the commodities marketa highly talented South Asia businessman with a vision to trade in the commodity market set up his office headquarter in the island-state. He. He soon realized that expert help in strategic planning was required to bring about his vision. YTF Consultants was brought in, and its consultants duly holding CEO and CFO positions, to advise on growth plan.

Transforming a $400 million third-generation manufacturing business
This financially sound company, which derived the majority of its sales from overseas markets, had enormous growth potential. Our task was to transform the family-owned business into a professionally managed enterprise and prepare it for public listing. The corporate workout included organizational restructuring, succession planning, enhancing sales and profit structures, installing a management information system, lifting its financial ratings and discharging shareholders' personal guarantees.

Putting a $10 million F&B export business back on track
This once-successful entrepreneurial company was deep in debt owing to negligence and investment mistakes when YTF Consultants came into the picture. Our task was to get it back on track and to negotiate debt restructuring and loan repayment with its stakeholders. In the end, the shareholders avoided personal bankruptcies and were fully discharged from personal guarantees. YTF Consultants also assisted one of the shareholders with his new business. The most challenging task was to keep all parties involved calm in this distressed time while counseling the directors on remedial actions.

Developing regional business opportunities for a European digital ink manufacturer
YTF Consultants helped the company -- a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium inks for the digital graphics industry -- to establish its presence in Australasia, specially in India and China.

Sitting on the board of directors of a $50 million company
This firm appointed Colin Yow, founder and managing director of YTF Consultants, as an independent director to represent shareholders' interests, oversee the company's financial risk management and corporate governance, and to advise on best practices.

Assisting an Oil & Gas company on its globalization efforts
YTF Consultants was asked to advise the company's CEO and business unit directors on key performance indicators and risk management practices.

Facilitating a global software development company's strategic planning
This company was known for its innovative solutions in improving teaching and learning processes for the global education market. Our consultants helped in successfully licensing its solutions to more than 375 schools in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

Designing performance indicators for a $11 million manufacturing company
YTF Consultants was appointed by this highly successful manufacturing company to design and develop key financial performance indicators that allows it to measure its business units, departments and employees.

Restructuring a debt-ridden office supply business
This company was hit by the recent financial risis that lead to a drastic decline in sales, from $1.3 million to $700,000, and an increase in debt. Our consultants successfully restructured loans, raised additional funds, divested non-performing assets and strengthened its balance sheet towards solvency.

Providing coaching and mentoring to a $2 million second-generation lifestyle firm
Aside from mentoring and coaching family members on ways to improve the firm's bottomline, YTF Consultants also restructured the company, increased its sustainability and provided fresh perspectives on the 30-year-old business. The mentoring program helped improve productivity and work efficiency through skills improvement, better financial capabilities and workplace practices.

Raising $200,000 for a start-up company in green technology sector
The lack of funding stalled this promising start-up. YTF Consultants helped in developing a sound financial plan -- based on discounted cash flow and DuPont Analysis -- that resulted in the approval of a new injection of funds.

Providing succession planning advice for a $2 million company
The owners of this company, known for its quality industrial equipment and innovative solutions, were preparing to pass the business to their children. Colin provided independent advice on family business transfer, often a delicate process requiring a firm and steady hand, while ensuring the firm's continued growth based on the solid foundation laid down by the founding members.

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