Services

Business restructuring and turnaround lifecycle

The SFP Group has a service to suit every eventuality in the business restructuring and turnaround lifecycle. Services range from independent business reviews, pre-lend and post-lend audits, forensic accounting, books and records analysis, property receiverships, revenue monitoring and data storage through to the brokering of Factoring, Invoice Discounting and other asset-based finance packages to support cashflow. Take a look at the individual services and divisions and see how working with the experts will benefit you.

Their real focus on our industry makes SFP ideal partners to work with – we have a longstanding and mutually fruitful relationship
Tony Haynes — National Sales Controller
Lloyds TSB ” “

Expert service

SFP provides its customers with an expert service for whatever the turnaround or business restructuring circumstances may be. Each division has a dedicated team of specialists that is on hand throughout the recovery process.

We have a strong relationship with SFP, with both organisations mutually benefiting from excellent service levels. I see SFP as a key partner for Bibby Financial Services, now and in the future.
David Arthur — UK Sales Director
Bibby Group of Factors Ltd. ” “

Authorities in their respective fields

SFP Forensic, SFP Recoveries, SFP Datastore, SFP's Property and SFP’s brokerage - Touch Financial - are authorities in their respective fields and provide an individually tailored approach to each and every restructuring requirement. Take a look at the services provided by SFP and see how working with the experts will benefit you.

We work closely with the SFP Group and have used their wide ranging services on numerous assignments. They understand our position as a leading independent invoice finance provider and the importance of our reputation as part of the Close Brothers Group. We look forward to continued success with them
David Thomson — CEO
Close Invoice Finance ” “

Raising Finance

Raising Finance

The team at Touch Financial are award-winning experts at providing tailored finance solutions for the ABL market. Our team will work with you to find the right finance solution for your business.

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  • Factoring

    Factoring is effectively the process of ‘selling’ unpaid invoices for cash. As soon as the Factor (lender) receives a copy of the invoice, they…

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  • Invoice Discounting

    Invoice Discounting is similar to Factoring in that the lender advances an agreed percentage of the invoice value – typically 80-90% of the total…

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  • Asset Finance

    Asset Finance is the third most common source of finance for businesses, after bank overdrafts and loans. It funds around 25% of all fixed capital…

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  • Commercial Mortgages

    Buying business premises is often a good investment - owning a property may provide stability and the property itself can become a valuable asset. To…

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Property

Property

The use of property as a means of security beyond the sales ledger is a well-established strategy in the ABL community. Ensuring that a lender receives sound professional advice is imperative in…

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  • Receivership

    SFP Property understands that a receivership can be a viable and cost effective alternative (in certain cases) to a full blown insolvency appointment. To…

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  • Pre and post-lend valuations

    At the pre-lend stage, lenders can receive an independent, qualified view on their exposure to confirm the real value of the security they are taking.…

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  • Brokerage

    SFP Property can act as an independent property finder and acquirer for businesses looking to buy, rent or invest in assets. The team will manage every…

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  • Professional Services

    With an expert team and a core understanding of the UK property market, SFP Property is well placed to provide all professional services required for…

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Forensic

Forensic

SFP Forensics is a dedicated division specifically created to apply its scientific skills to a range of recovery options. SFP Forensics can assist at every stage of the restructuring and turnaround…

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  • Independent Business Reviews

    When more detailed investigation work is required, perhaps because there is a specific concern about a business or because that business is looking to…

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  • Pre-Lend Survey

    Knowing one’s customer is the secret of success. SFP Forensic utilises its exhaustive accounting expertise to review and assess financial and accounting…

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  • Post-Lend Audit

    A post-lend audit is designed to monitor a borrower’s performance and may be proposed at any point in the lender/borrower relationship. SFP Forensic…

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  • Post insolvency investigations

    SFP Forensic works closely with other businesses within the SFP Group, especially in restructuring and turnaround scenarios. It adds value by reviewing…

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Recoveries

Recoveries

SFP Recoveries provides an expert resource in maximising the potential of a business sales ledger. It been specifically designed for the Asset Based Lending sector. From monitoring to collecting,…

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  • Instructions

    Through its on-site investigation service, SFP Recoveries can identify positive ways and means in the treatment of  a company's sales ledger. The expert…

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  • Books and Records

    The financial records of a business are of great importance to the recovery and turnaround process, providing vital insight into the inner workings of the…

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  • Monitoring

    The ongoing monitoring of the sales ledger is an essential part of what SFP Recoveries does to maintain a healthy cashflow. It has a dedicated debt…

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  • Collections

    The key focus of the SFP Recoveries operation is to recover and collect the core asset for a lender. To ensure the maximum realisation is achieved, the…

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Datastore

Datastore

Collects, collates and stores all the books and records from Administration appointments and stores all files relating to closed cases.

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  • Collections services

    Through its collection service, SFP Datastore collects from anywhere in the UK and delivers via secure means to ensure it adheres to the restructuring…

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  • Locations

    With three separate storage facilities throughout the UK, Datastore secures all live cases, closed files and those that are awaiting destruction

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  • Working with SFP

    Working closely with its colleagues in SFP Forensic and SFP Recoveries, SFP Datastore collects, collates and stores all physical and computerised…

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  • Storage and Recall

    SFP Datastore follows all statute and regulatory requirements in the removal and storage of both a company's books and records and the files created by…

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