Executive Summary

A Kochi-based fitness club was struggling with cash flow issues, GST compliance gaps, and lack of structured financial management. Without proper systems, they faced difficulties in tracking membership fees and securing funding for expansion.

APCALLP, through its CFO consulting services, provided end-to-end support—business restructuring, compliance advisory, financial system implementation, and fundraising. The outcome: improved cash flow management, successful ₹50 Lakhs funding, and sustainable business growth with an additional fitness unit launched.

 

Client Overview

  • Business Type: Fitness Club

  • Location: Kochi, Kerala, India

  • Industry: Health & Fitness

  • Size: Small business with growth potential

  • Challenges: Poor financial control, lack of compliance, improper client fee tracking, inability to secure funding.

 

The Challenge: Why CFO Services Were Needed

The fitness club faced multiple roadblocks:

  • No structured cash flow management.

  • No GST registration or compliance system in place.

  • Lack of a financial reporting mechanism.

  • Ineffective fee tracking, leading to revenue leakage.

  • Inability to secure growth funding for expansion.

These gaps made it clear that CFO consulting firms and compliance advisory services were essential to streamline operations.

 

Our CFO Consulting Approach

 

Business Structure Optimization (CFO Services for Startups in India)

We restructured the business into a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) to improve governance, financial clarity, and compliance. This allowed the client to benefit from structured accounting and investor confidence.

 

Compliance Advisory Services (Chartered Accountants & Advisors)

  • Facilitated GST registration.

  • Established regulatory compliance systems.

  • Provided ongoing compliance advisory support to ensure smooth audits and reporting.

 

Financial System Implementation (Virtual CFO Services)

  • Introduced Zoho Books accounting software.

  • Implemented periodic financial reporting and cash flow dashboards.

  • Enabled real-time fee tracking and collections system, preventing revenue losses.

 

Efficient Cash Flow Management (CFO Outsourcing Companies Support)

  • Developed structured client follow-up systems.

  • Improved debt collection efficiency and reduced outstanding dues.

  • Ensured the business had steady working capital.

 

Strategic Fundraising & Expansion (CFO Services in Bangalore & India)

  • Facilitated bank loan financing under CGTMSE scheme.

  • Secured ₹50 Lakhs funding from strategic investors.

  • Guided the client in opening an additional fitness unit, expanding brand presence.

 

Key Results Achieved

  • Improved cash flow management and minimized revenue leakage.

  • Secured ₹50 Lakhs funding for business growth.

  • Opened a new fitness unit and expanded client base.

  • Enhanced financial transparency with periodic reporting.

  • Achieved sustainable operations with structured compliance.

 

Conclusion: Why CFO Consulting Matters

Through structured CFO consulting services, APCALLP transformed the client’s financial ecosystem. By combining compliance advisory services, virtual CFO support, and fundraising expertise, we enabled the fitness club to overcome financial hurdles and achieve sustainable growth.

This case reflects how CFO services for startups in India can make small businesses more structured, compliant, and investor-ready.