Business restructuring is the process of changing a company's legal, operational, and financial structure to improve its efficiency, profitability, and cash flow. Restructuring can include refinancing, streamlining, and corporate simplification.
Here are some types of restructuring:
- Divestment: Selling off less profitable parts of a company to a third party. The purpose is to focus on the core business and improve financial performance.
- Legal restructuring: Changing a company's legal entity, policies, or procedures.
- Cost restructuring: Consolidating a company to weather an economic downturn. This can include downsizing or automation.
- Turnaround restructuring: Changing a company's strategy or product lines.
Cost-cutting strategies that can vary by business, but typically involve:
- Eliminating redundancies.
- Streamlining processes.
- Finding cost-effective alternatives.
Some cost-cutting measures you can consider:
- Reduce office expenses.
- Save electricity.
- Reduce waste.
- Reduce office supplies and utilities.
- Offer remote working options.
- Consider moving to a less expensive building or area.