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Entrepreneurs often find themselves in unfamiliar territory when starting a business, and lack the knowledge and expertise to develop reliable plans, appropriate business models and strategies to grow their business. We support them through every challenge they face in planning and building their businesses through the following services.

business planning

tandem will deliver bespoke business plans that will help identify your opportunity, define objectives, break down the strategy and provide a solid foundation for you to build your business.

market research & analysis


Our in-depth experience, knowledgeable research team and developed network gives our clients access to reliable research and analysis covering markets, industries, competitors, consumers and anything else you can think of.

financial modeling


Whether you require financial projections for your business plan or a valuation for potential investors, tandem can help. We are able to offer you customized financial projections that help validate the viability of your new business, product or services, set achievable targets and optimize your overall strategy. Our extensive valuation experience, as well as our network of industry experts will ensure that we develop valuations that accurately represent your business.

advisory board services


Our experience working with startups and small-to-medium sized businesses, our network of partners and industry experts and our resourceful advisory board, allows us to provide our clients with introductions, mentorship and guidance that will help take you to growth and success.

preparation, support and access to investment


We're here to help you get your business off the ground. Our tandem angels investor network and strong relationships with banks will provide you with many routes to raising capital for the growth of your business. We will support you throughout this process by ensuring that your business plan is thorough, your presentation is of the highest standard and your pitch is well prepared.

startup cfo packages

By relying on tandem's customizable CFO package, you will get help establishing objectives and implementing a robust set of internal controls and operational policies to ensure efficiency. You will also be able to depend on a set of management reports tailored for your business in order to get the ability to monitor your cash flow and get an in-depth understanding of your financial results.

GoSolo startup program

For an affordable, one-time fee, be part of our unique program that takes you through all the elements of starting your business. You will gain access to a tremendous library of knowledge, as well as mentorship and guidance from the tandem team to help you develop your idea and plan for success.
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What we can do for you

  • Do you have an great idea but don't know how to turn into a business?
    tandem can help you with guidance on everything from writing your business plan to how to market and make money from your offering
  • Do you need some help in developing a strategy for your business?
    We can help you derive the optimal strategy for your business, from product commercialization and route to market planning to sales and marketing. We will design a roadmap that will allow you to set short and long term objectives for your business.
  • Do you have difficulty understanding the revenues, costs and investment required for your idea?
    We can break down your business down to detailed numbers and allow you to understand what variables affect the performance of your business, your break-even point in terms of cash flow and profitability, and the total investment required to take your business through to success.
  • Are you unsure about how to evaluate your business idea?
    Some vital areas of your business plan are financial modeling and market research, these happen to be some of our core strengths. We have modeled and researched all kinds of businesses from e-commerce platforms to industrial projects.
  • Does your startup idea need funding?
    tandem can help you access capital through our network of investors. We will also ensure that you are prepared for the pitch to investors.
  • Are you interested in learning about entrepreneurship and what it takes to start a business?
    By signing up for the GoSolo program, you access a wealth of structured and localized information on everything from evaluating a business idea, writing a business plan, raising funds, incorporating a business, marketing on a budget and growing your business. Our curriculum is aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs and caters to all ages.
  • Are you looking for a mentor for your startup business?
    Use our real-world experience in startups, strategic insights and local network for the benefit of your business. We can help you overcome all the challenges you face in starting and growing your business.
  • Is your startup business missing a finance expert?
    tandem can help you launch your business by “taking care of the numbers”. Our financial expertise will allow you to focus on what you do best while we structure the processes and reporting. We will partner with you to make sure you focus on your core strengths.