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SME Check-Up

Holistic advice for companies – both for business and private matters

The smzh SME Check-Up provides business owners with a comprehensive analysis of their financial and strategic situation – with a focus on the interplay between operational targets and personal life plans.

SME Check-up
smzh SME Check-Up

Holistic approach

We view the corporate and the private world as a unity. Financing, taxes, retirement provision, and insurance solutions are not considered in isolation, but in unison. This enables us to identify dependencies and synergies, create clarity, and develop strategies that enable stability, efficiency, and growth.

The result are structured processes, solutions that are optimized from a tax and a financial point of view, and a sustainable strategy – for your business and for you personally.

Your advantages in partnering with smzh

Holistic & independent

We consider your business and your personal situation as a unit – neutrally, independently, and with a focus on the best solution.

Structured & transparent

Clear overview of existing solutions, contracts, and processes – from corporate financing to private provision.

Efficient & practice-oriented

We identify optimization potential and develop strategies that are effective – in everyday life and in the long run.

Guided sustainably

The SME Check-up is not a one-off exercise. We accompany you continually in the event of operational and private changes.

Single source

One contact person with access to the entire network of smzh experts in the areas of finance, tax, pension, law, and business.

The SME Check-up – a five-step process

1. Initial consultation & determination of requirements
We get to know you and your business and capture targets and priorities.
2. Holistic analysis & evaluation
Assessment of your financial, tax, insurance, and pension situation – with a focus on transparency, costs, and risks.
3. Offer comparison & negotiation
We obtain market offers, compare conditions, and, upon request, take over negotiations with banks, insurers, and partners.
4. Strategy development & implementation
Tailored strategy aligned with your company’s development and your personal financial plan.
5. Monitoring & development
Ongoing review and adjustment of your strategy to reflect changes in the market and in your life circumstances.

Our core areas at a glance

Financing

Analysis of your liquidity, capital structure, and existing financing arrangements. We develop a financing strategy, optimize terms, and ensure transparency regarding interest rates and costs.

Insurance

Analysis of existing policies, identification of coverage gaps, duplicate insurance, and excessive premiums – including provider and price comparisons.

Pension planning

Optimization of your occupational and personal pension solutions (BVG, UVG, KTG, etc.) for both you and your employees.

Taxes

Optimization of the tax situation for companies and owners – focusing on efficient salary and dividend structure as well as long-term planning security.

Who is the SME Check-Up for?

The smzh SME Check-Up is designed for entrepreneurs who want to holistically analyze and further develop both their business and personal situation. It is particularly suitable for:

Company foundation or expansion

Succession, business transfer, or reorganization

Investment or financing decisions

Personal reorientation or strategic positioning

We create transparency, recognize potential, and show you how to best align business and private goals.

St. Gallen Office

smzh for you

  • Independent expertise: As an independent advisor, we are not tied to any particular providers, which enables us to provide objective recommendations.
  • Industry-specific know-how: We have comprehensive experience in various industries and understand the specific risks and requirements.
  • Holistic approach: We seek to understand your business as a whole and develop integrated solutions that take all aspects into consideration.

Further information

KMU-Check-up
The SME Check-Up at a glance
Unternehmensbewertung
Company valuation

(in German)

Finanzierungslösungen
Financing solutions

(in German)

Nachfolgeplanung
Succession planning

(in German)

We handle questions such as these on a daily basis. You needn't deal with them by yourself – we are pleased to advise you competently and personally. The initial consultation of our SME Check-Up is free of charge and non-binding.

Contact us

It is particularly suitable when founding or expanding a company, in succession planning, business transfers, or reorganizations, investment or financing decisions. Furthermore, it is important in case of personal reorientation or strategic positioning.

You gain transparency over your financial situation, both private or business-related, identify optimization potential, and benefit from a clear strategy.

We provide advice in the areas of financing, retirement provision, insurance, and tax, taking into consideration both your private and your business situation. This creates a holistic basis for finding solutions.

It is a five-step process: initial consultation & determination of requirements, holistic analysis & evaluation, offer comparison & negotiation, strategy development & implementation, as well as monitoring & development.

We provide independent expertise, industry know-how, and a holistic approach. This way, we ensure that you get tailor-made, personalized solutions for yourself and your SME.

The initial consultation is free of charge. For any subsequent consultations, we will make you a transparent offer tailored to your requirements.